Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0043 AutomaticvsSeiko Presage Style60's

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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 Specht & Söhne SP0043 Automatic at true scale

Specht & Söhne SP0043 Automatic

Seiko Presage Style60's at true scale

Presage Style60's

Diameter

37mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

lowest

46.2mm

Thickness

11mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

41h

MSRP

$248

lowest

$595

Movement

Miyota 8215

Seiko 4R35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
37mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
n/a
Box
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
Yes
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$248
$595
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Reviews

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

Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0043 Automatic

The Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0043 Automatic is noted for its "bling" aesthetic, which some enthusiasts find appealing. It includes a zippered case and a link removal tool. Owners report a significant delay in shipping and issues with customer service email deliverability when ordering directly from the website. The automatic version was purchased, with the quartz version priced around $74 USD. The watch is described as an Oris homage rather than a Tank watch. Overall, owners rate the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0043 Automatic positively for its distinctive aesthetic and included accessories, despite shipping and customer service concerns.

Seiko Presage Style60's

The Seiko Presage Style60's is praised for its charming retro aesthetic, featuring a box-shaped crystal, faceted indexes, and applied markers, all within a comfortable 39.5mm case. Reviewers note its affordable price point of €490-€540 and a pleasing bracelet. However, the automatic 4R35 movement's accuracy tolerance of +45/-35 seconds per day is flagged as a potential drawback. On balance, reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Style60's highly for its attractive vintage design and wearability at its price point, despite concerns regarding movement accuracy.

From video reviewers

The retro-inspired design is a key strength. Reviewers question if the features justify the price point.