Specht & Sohne Söhne SP0033Q QuartzvsVario Eclipse Sweeping Quartz (Seiko VH31)

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Measurements
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Söhne SP0033Q Quartz

Eclipse Sweeping Quartz (Seiko VH31)
Diameter
38mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
40.5mm
n/a
Thickness
8.9mm
lowest
10mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
MSRP
$122
lowest
$218
Movement
Seiko VH31
Seiko VH31
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0033Q Quartz for its weighty, well-made feel and acceptable finishing for the price, noting its thin profile due to the quartz movement. One owner describes the quartz chronograph as "baller" and appreciates the lack of sharp edges. On balance, owners rate the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0033Q Quartz highly for its satisfying build quality and value, fulfilling a desire for a specific aesthetic at an accessible price point.
Owners widely appreciate the Vario Eclipse Sweeping Quartz (Seiko VH31) for its Seiko VH31 movement, which provides a sweeping second hand that ticks four times per second, mimicking a mechanical watch's motion. This movement is noted for its accuracy, with one owner reporting a loss of only 20 seconds over eight months, and is favored for its low maintenance compared to automatic movements. The sweeping quartz is seen as a rare and interesting feature that distinguishes it from typical quartz watches. Overall, owners rate the Vario Eclipse Sweeping Quartz (Seiko VH31) highly for its unique sweeping quartz movement and impressive accuracy at the price point.
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