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Ferro Race Master ChronographvsBrew Retrograph

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Race Master Chronograph
FerroRace Master Chronograph
MSRP $485
Retrograph
BrewRetrograph
MSRP $375

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Race Master Chronograph45.2mm
Retrograph38mm
Power Reserve
Race Master Chronograph40h
Retrograph
Water Resistance
Race Master Chronograph50m
Retrograph50m
MSRP
Race Master Chronograph$485
Retrograph$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
45.2mm
38mm
Thickness
13.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.2mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
VK64
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
$485
$375

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What people say

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Ferro Race Master Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Ferro Race Master Chronograph for its comfortable 39mm brushed steel case and jubilee bracelet, noting strong lume and a beautifully engraved caseback. One owner specifically appreciates the brand's clear movement descriptions and finds the watch a great value for the price. However, one user questioned its value, initially mistaking the movement for a less expensive option, and a pre-production buyer reported communication issues regarding delays. On balance, owners rate the Ferro Race Master Chronograph highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

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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