Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0003Q QuartzvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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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 SP0003Q Quartz at true scale

Specht & Söhne SP0003Q Quartz

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER at true scale

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

51mm

49.6mm

lowest

Thickness

11mm

lowest

12.9mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$158

lowest

$2,200

Movement

Seiko VK68

Seiko 5X83

Case

3 specs
Thickness
11mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
49.6mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
n/a
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
Yes
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK68
Seiko 5X83
Type
Meca-Quartz
Quartz
Jewels
0
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$158
$2,200
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Reviews

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Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0003Q Quartz

Owners widely praise the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0003Q Quartz for its thinness and well-made feel, noting acceptable finishing for the price point. It is recognized as a popular homage model, with one owner describing the quartz chronograph as "baller" and appreciating the lack of sharp edges. While one owner found the quartz acceptable for its price and style satisfaction, another source reported a negative customer service experience unrelated to the watch's quality. Overall, owners rate the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0003Q Quartz highly for its substantial feel and value in a popular design.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's unique dial colors, with one highlighting a red dial and another a cream and purple-gray panda. Some owners find the 39mm variants sturdy, reliable, and versatile for everyday wear. A few owners express a preference for automatic movements over the quartz caliber. One reviewer notes a price of €860/£730 for a Speedtimer variant. On balance, owners appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's distinctive design and everyday wearability, though some find the quartz movement and price points to be drawbacks.

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