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Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38vsBrew Retrograph

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Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38

Owners praise the Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38 for its unique 38mm size, beautiful dial, and highly polished case and bracelet. One owner notes a 42-hour power reserve and a caution against setting the time backward between 8 AM and 3 PM. Another owner experienced accuracy and power reserve issues requiring service. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38 highly for its distinctive size and finishing, despite some reports of timekeeping inconsistencies.

Brew Retrograph

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.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Super Chronomat Automatic 3838mm
Retrograph38mm
Power Reserve
Super Chronomat Automatic 3838h
Retrograph
Water Resistance
Super Chronomat Automatic 38100m
Retrograph50m
MSRP
Super Chronomat Automatic 38$24,900
Retrograph$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Thickness
11.88mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
18kt Pink Gold
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Cobalt Blue Sunburst

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$24,900
$375
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