Dealt: Brew Retrograph

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Brew Retrograph
Diameter38mm
Lug-to-lug41.5mm
CaliberSeiko VK64
MSRP$375

Draw №001 · Brew Retrograph

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Brew Retrograph, dissected

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  1. Diameter

    Across the case, crown excluded.

    38mm
  2. Lug-to-lug

    The number that actually decides fit.

    41.5mm
  3. Thickness

    How it sits under a cuff.

    10.4mm
  4. Water resistance

    Rated, in metres. Not marketing.

    50m
  5. Movement

    Meca-Quartz

    Seiko VK64
  6. Price

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    $375 MSRP

The dissection, continued · the community consensus

The Brew Retrograph is widely praised for its unique 1970s "TV Dial" aesthetic, thin profile, and comfortable wearability, with owners appreciating its well-finished rectangular case featuring alternating polishing and brushing, and its sunburst dials with contrasting matte subdials. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement for its solid performance, instantaneous chronograph reset with good tactile feel, and quartz accuracy, all at an affordable price point. Some owners note the lack of a running second hand and that the date change is not instant, while one owner found the strap needed improvement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Brew Retrograph highly for its distinctive design and excellent value, particularly praising its comfortable wearability and the satisfying meca-quartz chronograph function.

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Brew Retrograph

Brew

Retrograph

Duckworth Prestex Bolton Classic Quartz Chrono

Duckworth Prestex

Bolton Classic Quartz Chrono

38mmDiameter39mm
10.4mmThickness11mm
41.5mmLug-to-lug46.5mm
50mWater resistance200m
$375Price$569
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Water resistance≥ 200m
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