Specht & Söhne SP0013 Automatic Watch — Seiko NH35A, 38mm, AR Sapphire, Integrated Bracelet

Specht & Söhne SP0013 Automatic Watch — Seiko NH35A, 38mm, AR Sapphire, Integrated Bracelet

The Specht & Söhne SP0013 is a 38mm Seiko NH35A automatic watch with an integrated stainless steel bracelet — brushed and polished surfaces throughout, sunburst dial with applied baton markers, date display at 3 o’clock, dual anti-reflective coated sapphire crystal, screw-down crown, exhibition caseback and 50m water resistance. Six dial variants: military green, treasure blue, racing blue, salmon, Tiffany blue and silvery white.

Key Specifications

Variants — Six Dial Configurations

Military green: A muted, desaturated green — closer to olive or khaki than a pure bright green. The military green sunburst creates a field watch-influenced character within the sports-luxury bracelet format.

Treasure blue: A deep, rich blue with sunburst depth — the sunburst effect shifts the blue between navy and brighter tones as the viewing angle changes.

Racing blue: A brighter, more saturated blue than treasure blue — the most vivid of the three blue-family options and the most contemporary in character.

Salmon: A warm pink-orange tone. Salmon on an integrated-bracelet NH35 watch is uncommon and specifically distinctive. For buyers who want a watch that stands out without being loud, the salmon sunburst on brushed steel reads as refined and unusual.

Tiffany blue: A pale, light blue-green — the distinctive pale blue associated with the Tiffany & Co. colour. On a sunburst dial the pale tone creates subtle directional shimmer. The most fashion-forward and colour-specific of the six variants.

Silvery white: A clean silver or white sunburst — the most formally neutral and most legible. Maximum contrast between dial field and the applied baton markers.

Dual Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal

The SP0013’s sapphire crystal has dual anti-reflective (AR) coating applied to both the inner and outer surfaces. Standard sapphire crystals without AR coating produce visible reflections that can obscure the dial in certain lighting. A single-sided AR coating (inner only) is most common in affordable watches. Dual-sided AR coating — inner and outer — reduces glare from both directions, maximising dial visibility in bright outdoor or overhead lighting.

This is a meaningful upgrade over the SP0007 and SP0017 product descriptions which do not specify AR coating. For buyers who specifically prioritise dial legibility in bright conditions, the dual AR coating is the SP0013’s clearest specification advantage within the S&S range.

Seiko NH35A vs NH35

The NH35A is the current production designation for the Seiko NH35 caliber — the A suffix denotes an updated revision. For practical purposes the NH35 and NH35A are the same movement: 21,600 vph, hacking, hand-winding, ~41-hour power reserve. Service parts and watchmaker familiarity are identical.

Screw-Down Crown

The SP0013’s screw-down crown requires the same operation as the SP0007 — rotate counterclockwise to unscrew before pulling to time-setting position, re-screw after adjustments. The screw-down adds water resistance integrity confidence beyond the 50m rating’s standard and reduces accidental crown displacement.

SP0013 vs SP0007 vs SP0017

All three are S&S NH35 integrated-bracelet automatics at 38mm. Key differences:

Choose SP0013 for dual AR sapphire and sunburst dial simplicity. Choose SP0007 for the waffle-texture dial and rubber strap options. Choose SP0017 for the widest colour range including rose gold and coppery.

Who Is the Specht & Söhne SP0013 For?

The SP0013 is built for:

• Dual AR sapphire buyers who want maximum dial legibility in bright light on an integrated-bracelet NH35 watch
• Tiffany blue or salmon dial buyers who want the most distinctive colour options in the S&S integrated bracelet range
• Clean sunburst dial preference buyers who want the simpler dial architecture vs the SP0007’s waffle texture
• Buyers who want all three of screw-down crown, exhibition caseback and dual AR sapphire in a single 38mm NH35 watch

How It Compares

vs. S&S SP0007 — SP0007 has waffle texture dial, barrel case, rubber strap options. SP0013 has sunburst dial, dual AR sapphire. See table above.

vs. S&S SP0017 — SP0017 has eight colours including rose gold, push-pull crown. SP0013 has dual AR sapphire, screw-down crown, six colours. See table above.

vs. Farasute Square Ultrathin — Miyota 9019 at 8.9mm square case. The SP0013 is NH35A at 11mm round. Both integrated bracelet automatics — choose Farasute for thinner profile; choose SP0013 for NH35A and dual AR sapphire.

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