Lilienthal Berlin Huxley – Blue OrangevsBrew Retrograph

Lilienthal Berlin Huxley – Blue Orange owners widely praise the blue and orange sunburst dial for its good finishing and unique color combination, with some making an exception for its quartz movement. The watch is considered good value at $146, especially when acquired during a sale, and comes with a nice blue leather strap. One owner noted the dial colors appeared paler than official images, though this may be due to lighting. Overall, owners rate the Lilienthal Berlin Huxley – Blue Orange highly for its attractive dial and finishing at the price point.

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.