Specht & Sohne Söhne SP2646Q 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 SP2646Q Quartz at true scale

Söhne SP2646Q Quartz

Vario Eclipse Sweeping Quartz (Seiko VH31) at true scale

Eclipse Sweeping Quartz (Seiko VH31)

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

n/a

Thickness

9mm

lowest

10mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$144

lowest

$218

Movement

Seiko VH31

Seiko VH31

Case

3 specs
Thickness
9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Lug Width
24mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Lume
Dial and Hands
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$144
$218
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Reviews

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

Specht & Sohne Söhne SP2646Q Quartz

Owners praise the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP2646Q Quartz for its thin 38mm case and solid construction with no sharp edges, noting acceptable finishing for the price. One owner describes the quartz chronograph as "baller" and appreciates the weighty feel and the brand's use of non-generic components. On balance, owners rate the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP2646Q Quartz highly for its value and satisfying build quality at its 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.