Specht and Sohne SP0007 Full Review

[@dunderhay9169]

Thanks for reviewing. If Tissot did a 37mm PRX I would probably buy the quartz. It is a shame Specht and Sohne didn't pay a bit more attention to the details on this, but the cheap looking dial is a definite deal breaker and the dodgy machining by the crown should never have left the factory!

[@rxmar23]

Thanks for the review. Sometimes you show us a watch with surprising quality for the price, sometimes you take one for the team. For the price, it may be worth it to some, but at least no one’s going into it blind.

[@EscapeWheel]

Yup, and I'm happy to do so.

[@RobLewis3]

Yeah definitely goldilocks sizing for me. I got a 37mm Seiko SNK 393 and it fits well. I'm liking that the industry in general is starting to go smaller.

[@MrPINKFL0YD]

Thank you for your review. You have confirmed my own suspicions about it. I skip Pagani and this at the moment and will continue to do so. Something is only a bargain if it's used and this is the type I'd buy and end up not wearing...

[@mr.habibbi3158]

what suspicion

[@Mister_Phafanapolis]

@@mr.habibbi3158Suspicion that cheap watches are cheap and “you get what you pay for.” Cannot expect heaven and earth for less than $100.

[@thetattedpharmacist3215]

I’m waiting on the ice blue of this 37mm model, I went with the 37 as I recently got their auto 37mm VC 222 homage and really liked the size for my 7.5” wrist. Hopefully I like this one. I have the PD 40mm PRX chronograph homage and find at 40mm it’s a bit large for me. Which I find funny because my 40mm Tsuyosa I think fits great🤷‍♂️

[@TomasWatchReviews]

well, at least on the video this dial and color looks very nice.. Nice review.

[@EscapeWheel]

I like the color but was hoping for the rendered color.

[@slimwrist1143]

Me and my friends have a drinking game where we take a shot for every time you say "pretty good". Now he is dead of alcohol poisoning. Thanks for nothing Escape Wheel! 🤣 Seriously though I really appreciate all the variety of watch reviews you put up on your channel.

[@mitchhills1244]

The 35mm gold prx powermatic 80 is $1200 AUD so I’ll still go the $140 specht 😂

[@drazenprahin7754]

I have the same watch..it is flawed.. Apart from those mentioned in the review, the second hand counterbalance resembles the hour hand at first glance making reading the time hard at times.. Also, you can not remove the halflinks for sizing the bracelet because the full links do not fit on the clasp..it's not visible by eye, but sadly is a fact. I was lucky to get a great fit anyway. The best part is the case size..it is great for most wrists and makes you wonder why Tissot is not making it..I guess 41 and 35mm versions sales would drop hard if they would..

[@EscapeWheel]

Interesting, I never needed to remove the half links, but that's a pretty big flaw for sure. Agree on the size...just perfect. They already got the money from the 41 and 35, release the 37 and profit! (Again)

[@sivanstar]

Thank you for this review, very enlightening. I ordered the ice blue 37mm nh35, for my 17 year old nephew, a week ago. His mother didnt allow me to get him a Tsuyosa🤦‍♂ I will size the bracelet, soften those sharp edges and maybe glue those screw pins at the end links. I will also take a good look at the hands and if needed, regulate the movement. I think that as a first mechanical watch and a beater, its alright.. Maybe for his 18th ill get him a Prx or a Tsuyosa or maybe ill just get him the best of all, the Certina Ds7..

[@EscapeWheel]

Probably a great beginner watch indeed. Doing those things will alleviate a lot of the issues...I hope he enjoys and gets "the bug"

[@sivanstar]

@@EscapeWheel He got it for sure. His older siblings got it as well. Just one more left tongo.. Lmao

[@The_Coffee_Rabbit_Hole]

What will you do to smooth out the edges ?

[@sivanstar]

@@The_Coffee_Rabbit_Hole i will use a 2000 sand paper and if necessary will polish or brush the edges

[@EscapeWheel]

@@The_Coffee_Rabbit_Hole I've heard Emory cloth is good for this...still need to be careful, but it'll at least take the super sharp edge off. Nail files work as well.

[@SalvatoreDiazManrique]

Me gusta la versión de cuarzo... Esta en 37 mm y 41mm no se cual escoger.... Tienes reseña?

[@133774c05]

I've had like 4 prx homages so far, Pagani, Specht, Wwoor and Skmei. And if Skmei made it with a steel case it'd be the winner. Best looking dial most comfortable bracelet, good SII movement. It even had a good looking crystal. The worst (Value wise) is the Specht, while it looked the best it had so many little flaws that i find hard to recommend it too. Wwoor and Pagani are pretty close value wise.

[@mr.habibbi3158]

what flaws

[@133774c05]

@@mr.habibbi3158 the clasp didn't stay in place, the pin of the end link liked to slither out of its place, the half link is the only link compatible with the clasp, the counter balance of the seconds hand is almost the size of the hours hand. I don't know whether these are design flaws or QC issues.

[@rezkhan3366]

Was expecting a negative review but seems like there are a lot of positives for a watch at this price point.

[@EscapeWheel]

Definitely a lot of positives, but the negatives make it tough to recommend. I couldn't wear this thing for a full day due to the sharp bracelet.

[@mvm006]

Just don´t buy the sp0017. I have it, never ever worn it since new, because the fixed bezel es not aligned!! And since it is a special shape, it does look pretty ugly.

[@EscapeWheel]

@@mvm006 I saw someone on Reddit post theirs...not good at all.

[@rezkhan3366]

I just received the 41mm Rose Gold version. It's absolutely flawless.

[@higgledypiggledycubledy8899]

I've seen so many disappointing PRX homages, I'm beginning to consider spending the 400 euros on the Tissot 😀 Won't do the same for the 222 though 😆

[@andrewd7586]

I bought the quartz version 12 months ago. To me that was worth it.👍🏼

[@EscapeWheel]

Check out the SH branded one...dial is Chr. Ward, but case is PRX...and it looks really nice actually

[@BosunM8James]

This was a great review and I think, for the price, this is a really great watch even considering some of the manufacture flaws. The PRX design was pushed a little too much in 2023 but like you said it was the watch of the year. For that reason, this style of watch just wasn't for me and I'm also not really a dress watch sort of guy which is kind of what this is in my mind. A sporty dress watch. Again, excellent review and over all this is a nice watch for the money.

[@M123OCT]

I fancied their Santos homage, but any video I saw, the finishing looked rough as f*ck. And that one looks the same to me. I'd have to say I disagree that it's equivalent to Pagani Design - PD are way ahead on finishing. I know they're cheap, but S&S really have to up their game with quality control.

[@drazenprahin7754]

I agree..I have the Pagani prx chrono and the finishing is better..especially the bracelet

[@SalvatoreDiazManrique]

I like the quartz version... It's in 37 mm and 41mm, I don't know which one to choose... Do you have a review?

[@EscapeWheel]

@@SalvatoreDiazManrique not of the 41 no.

[@SalvatoreDiazManrique]

​@@EscapeWheel I didn't understand, I use Google translator. What do you mean?

[@maxmixer]

Is the dial inside 28.5mm ?

[@rafaelalbarracin9278]

Me gusta el reloj pero tiene un defecto. La aguja de las horas las horas tendría que ser mas corta para que haya un espacio con las marcas de las horas debido a que confunde en la lectura de la hora como por ejemplo las nueve o doce menos cuarto, saludos 👍

[@MrClassy1991]

If I want to buy straps for this style of watch what should I be looking for? Because normal straps don't have that shape to attach the watch.

[@EscapeWheel]

@@MrClassy1991 maybe straps designed for the PRX 35mm would work but I'm not sure...it's the problem with (cheap) integrated bracelet watches...you never want to wear the bracelet, but it's nearly impossible to find replacement straps...usually you have to cut standard straps to fit

[@MrClassy1991]

@@EscapeWheel great idea, never thought of cutting a used strap to make it fit 👍 thanks

[@jasonbostock408]

great review but overall an average watch,that finishing near the crown is poor, always great content keeping me entertained in sunny Manchester uk))

[@zingerxroads]

What do you think the dial size of this watch is? If it’s a standard 28.5mm, at least a modder can swap to a better looking dial which might help with the watch.

[@amierudin1422]

Same question from me, what size of the dial?

[@florianbender2372]

Its 30mm its hard to swap

[@johnmonachelli5256]

You definitely got lucky with the accuracy

[@lioneljard783]

Hello, Thank you for your very informative video. I was very tempted by their homage to the Santos de Cartier, but if I understand correctly you advise against this manufacturer? Thank you in advance for your response.

[@EscapeWheel]

I wasn't impressed with it at all. Others seem to be so maybe I went in expecting too much, maybe it's just this model 🤷

[@lehitimonghampaslupa]

How to remove links with the tool?

[@jaer.6540]

I just hope Tissot actually makes this size

[@EscapeWheel]

Same

[@stavros_katsopr]

The thumbnail prepaired me for something harder, meaning some sanding on the under side of the bracelet and (possibly) another color dial make this kind of a burgain, right? Size/specs are right, price is right, looks are fine (for what it copies...) so why the hard hit before the review? Anyways, i'm still not sure i want a PRX copy (or any other integrated bracelet in fact), but if i decide to go for one, this could be it. Would get the quartz (easy peasy for me), but the flat dial and the weird texting make me more confused. Thanks for the review Steve, be well mate.

[@EscapeWheel]

It's the sharp edges everywhere, the cheap (and completely misleading) dial/color, and the "major" QC issue of the hands hitting each other stopping the movement.

[@stavros_katsopr]

@@EscapeWheel That last one is a no-no indeed. Rest was (still is?) common place untill a year or two from Ali, no? Do we get spoiled? At least here price is low, when everyone else is starting flying high. You know, just for the fun of it, when the price is right. Just my thoughts mate, not trying to fight you or something. Cheers.

[@EscapeWheel]

@@stavros_katsopr indeed, the price and specs help a lot here to alleviate some of my issues...I've just heard and seen from others that S&S were a force...just a bit disappointed is all.

[@DekkerExpat]

Maybe it would work for some people but I wouldn't buy a cheap homage of an affordable very recognisable watch.

[@a0r0a7]

You mean a cheap homage of a overpriced Swiss watch in both quartz and mechanical versions.

[@SalvatoreDiazManrique]

I wish it was in 39mm

[@gundamfiloz586]

nice

[@springbay1]

When I see a video about their watches, I always wonder how the heck they came up with the brand name 😅

[@EscapeWheel]

Same with many other brands.....giggidigi? Tactical frog?, mysterious code?

[@Avarage.Joe-David]

It’s kind of „german“ Specht & Sohne -> Specht und Söhne Specht and sons, sould sound like a german brand, like the Pagani Design what is basically Porsche Design even the Logo 😅

[@mitchellsmith1593]

It's $50! Really?😂😂