
Finding alternatives to
Brew Retrograph
12 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Case
38mm
Movement
Meca-Quartz
Category
Quartz
MSRP
$375
ComplicationsChronograph
Microbrand picks· 5
Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Brew
8-Bit V2
38mm · Meca-Quartz$395
Shared caliber (VK64) · Playful dial

Brew
Metric
36mm · Meca-Quartz$475
Playful dial · Shared: Chronograph

Brew
Super Metric
36mm · Meca-Quartz$475
Playful dial · Shared: Chronograph
Looser matchChristopher Ward
C63 Valour
40mm · Quartz$1,105
Shared: Chronograph · Similar size
Looser matchMagrette
Track Day
42mm · Hybrid0
Shared caliber (VK64) · Sapphire
Most similar· 5
The closest match overall — same case size, similar movement family, comparable price. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Orient
Stretto Chronograph
40mm · Solar$350
Common cross-shop · Shared: Chronograph

Orient
Bambino Solar Quartz
38.4mm · Solar$265
Common cross-shop · Same size
Looser matchOrient
Stretto Date Solar
32.1mm · Solar$285
Common cross-shop · Sapphire
Looser matchSmith & Bradley
SANS-13 Silverback
42mm · Quartz$295
Sapphire
Looser matchSmith & Bradley
SANS-13 Tactical
42mm · Quartz$295
Sapphire
Cheaper alternatives· 2
If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

