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

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Specht & Sohne Söhne SP0033Q Quartz at true scale

Söhne SP0033Q Quartz

Vario Eclipse Sweeping Quartz (Seiko VH31) at true scale

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 specs
Thickness
8.9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
40.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
23mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$122
$218
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Specht & Sohne Söhne SP0033Q Quartz

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.

Vario Eclipse Sweeping Quartz (Seiko VH31)

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.