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Brew Retrograph
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Alternatives to the Brew Retrograph

44 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
38mm
Movement
Meca-Quartz
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$375
ComplicationsChronograph
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Brew Retrograph is the Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz ($610) — common cross-shop and Shared caliber (Seiko VK64). If price is the constraint, the Casio EFB-730D at $165 (vs $375 for the Retrograph) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Straton Sportiva and Volante is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Shared caliber (Seiko VK64). Stepping up, the TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph ($8,500) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

ColourwayPick a colourway to match a specific dial
44 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Straton Straton Sportiva and Volante
Stratonmicro
SportivaStraton

Straton Sportiva and Volante

28 variants
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$599MSRP
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Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0009Q Quartz
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP0009Q

Specht & Söhne SP0009Q Quartz

12 variants · Ref. SP0009Q1
39mm·Quartz
$189MSRP
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Brew 8-Bit V2
Brewmicro

8-Bit V2

 
38mm·Quartz
$395MSRP
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Duckworth Prestex Bolton Classic Quartz Chrono
Duckworth Prestexmicro

Bolton Classic Quartz Chrono

3 variants
39mm·Quartz·200m WR
$569MSRP
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Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP009Q4 Quartz
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP009Q4

Specht & Söhne SP009Q4 Quartz

3 variants
39mm·Quartz
$176MSRP
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Straton Straton Cuffbuster Sprint
Stratonmicro
CuffbusterStraton

Straton Cuffbuster Sprint

6 variants
37.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$499MSRP
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Briston Streamliner Kennedy - Chrono - Acier - Bleu
Bristonmicro

Streamliner Kennedy - Chrono - Acier - Bleu

 
38.5mm·Quartz
$660MSRP
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Spinnaker Hull Chronograph
Spinnakermicro

Hull Chronograph

10 variants · Hull
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$149MSRP
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Furlan Marri Mechaquartz
Furlan Marrimicro

Mechaquartz

5 variants
38mm·Quartz
$661MSRP
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Dan Henry 1972
Dan Henrymicro

1972

4 variants · Ref. DH72-41M-A3
41mm·Quartz
$370MSRP
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Straton Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
Stratonmicro
SpecialeStraton

Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch

15 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$599MSRP
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Brew Metric
Brewmicro

Metric

9 variants
36mm·Quartz
$475MSRP
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Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz
Nivada Grenchen

Chronoking Mecaquartz

 
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$610MSRP
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Nivada Grenchen F77 Chrono Mecaquartz
Nivada Grenchen

F77 Chrono Mecaquartz

 
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$740MSRP
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Orient Stretto Chronograph
Orient

Stretto Chronograph

3 variants · Stretto
40mm·Solar
$350MSRP
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Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

2 variants · Rallygraf
39mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
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Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

3 variants · Rallygraf
40mm·Quartz
$450MSRP
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Yema Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series
Yema

Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series

3 variants · Rallygraf
39mm·Quartz
$449MSRP
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Seiko Essentials Chronograph
Seiko

Essentials Chronograph

6 variants · Essentials
38.7/40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$415MSRP
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Tissot T-Race
Tissot

T-Race

7 variants
38/45mm·Quartz·100m WR
$650MSRP
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Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
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Tissot PRX
Tissot

PRX

13 variants
25/35/40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$450MSRP
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Seiko Recraft Series
Seiko

Recraft Series

4 variants · Recraft
39.6/43.5mm·Automatic
$265MSRP
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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition

3 variants · Prospex SPEEDTIMER
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$700MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 8

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Casio EFB-730D
Casio
Edifice

EFB-730D

3 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$165MSRP
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Casio GA-2100
Casio
G-Shock

GA-2100

8 variants · G-Shock
45.4mm·Quartz·200m WR
$110MSRP
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Timex Waterbury Classic Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Waterbury Classic Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$119MSRP
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Casio W-800H
Casio

W-800H

4 variants
36.8mm·Quartz·100m WR
$40MSRP
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Timex Easy Reader 38mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Easy Reader 38mm Leather Strap Watch

 
38mm·Quartz·200m WR
$77MSRP
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Timex Easy Reader 38mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2P75900
Timex

Easy Reader 38mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2P75900

 
38mm·Quartz
$77MSRP
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Swatch Kaicco
Swatch

Kaicco

Ref. SUSB406
42mm·Quartz
$135MSRP
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Mondaine Classic, 36 mm, Stainless Steel Green Watch
Mondaine

Classic, 36 mm, Stainless Steel Green Watch

 
36mm·Quartz
$170MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph
TAG Heuer

Monaco Chronograph

6 variants · Monaco
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$8,500MSRP
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TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf
TAG Heuer

Monaco Gulf

Ref. CBL2115.FC6494
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$8,500MSRP
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Bell & Ross BR-05  Chrono Patrouille de France
Bell & Ross

BR-05 Chrono Patrouille de France

5 variants · BR 05
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$8,100MSRP
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TAG Heuer Monaco
TAG Heuer

Monaco

7 variants · Ref. CBL2113.BA0644
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,950MSRP
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Nivada Grenchen The Panda / Reverse Panda
Nivada Grenchen

The Panda / Reverse Panda

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$4,900MSRP
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Bell & Ross BR-S black matte
Bell & Ross
Other

BR-S black matte

Ref. 10762998513931
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,916MSRP
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Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & Ross

BR-X3 Blue Steel

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,992MSRP
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Fears X James Porter & Son LE
Fears
Brunswick

X James Porter & Son LE

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$3,292MSRP
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Hamilton Ventura Chrono Quartz
Hamilton

Ventura Chrono Quartz

2 variants
32mm·Quartz
$1,245MSRP
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Fears Brunswick
Fears

Brunswick

3 variants
38mm·Manual
$3,125MSRP
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Breitling Top Time B01 Racing
Breitling

Top Time B01 Racing

3 variants · Top Time
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$8,050MSRP
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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)
Fears

Brunswick 40 (Black)

17 variants · Brunswick
40mm·Automatic·150m WR
$3,545MSRP
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