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Bremont Supermarine ChronovsBrew Retrograph

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Supermarine Chrono
BremontSupermarine Chrono
MSRP $6,850
Retrograph
BrewRetrograph
MSRP $375

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Supermarine Chrono43mm
Retrograph38mm
Power Reserve
Supermarine Chrono40h
Retrograph
Water Resistance
Supermarine Chrono300m
Retrograph50m
MSRP
Supermarine Chrono$6,850
Retrograph$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
15.87mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Cobalt Blue Sunburst
Indices
Applied

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,850
$375

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What people say

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Bremont Supermarine Chrono

The Bremont Supermarine Chrono's black dial and understated bezel markings allow it to transition effectively from rugged use to evening events. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Bremont Supermarine Chrono to be a handsome and functional watch, with its versatile dial design being a key strength.

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.

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