Lilienthal Berlin Huxley II - Canary YellowvsBrew Retrograph

Owners appreciate the Lilienthal Berlin Huxley II - Canary Yellow's blue and orange sunburst dial and good finishing, considering it a strong value at $146. Some users note the dial colors appear paler in photos than official images suggest, though this may be due to lighting. Overall, owners rate the Lilienthal Berlin Huxley II - Canary Yellow highly for its striking dial design and finishing at its 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.