Which is cheaper, the Draken Tugela or the Brew Retrograph?

At MSRP the Brew Retrograph is the cheaper of the two at $375, against $453 for the Draken Tugela — a $78 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Draken Tugela or the Brew Retrograph?

The Draken Tugela wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Brew Retrograph — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Draken Tugela or the Brew Retrograph?

The Draken Tugela is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Brew Retrograph.

What movement does the Draken Tugela run compared to the Brew Retrograph?

The Draken Tugela runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the Brew Retrograph runs a meca-quartz (Seiko VK64).

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Draken TugelavsBrew Retrograph

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MSRP $453

MSRP $375

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Tugela42mm

Retrograph38mm

Power Reserve

Tugela—

Retrograph—

Water Resistance

Tugela300m

Retrograph50m

MSRP

Tugela$453

Retrograph$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Cobalt Blue Sunburst

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Seiko VK64

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Complications

None

Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$453

$375

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