Lilienthal Berlin Huxley II – Azure BluevsBrew Retrograph

Lilienthal Berlin Huxley II – Azure Blue owners praise its appealing blue and orange sunburst dial and good finishing. The watch is considered a good value at $146, and the blue leather strap is noted positively. Some owners observed the dial colors appearing paler than official images, though this was attributed to lighting conditions. Overall, owners rate the Lilienthal Berlin Huxley II – Azure Blue highly for its attractive 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.