Lilienthal Berlin Huxley II – Azure BluevsBrew Retrograph

Lilienthal Berlin Huxley II – Azure Blue owners widely praise the sunburst pattern on its blue and orange dial and the watch's good finishing, noting it offers good value at $146. However, some users observe that the dial colors appear paler than depicted in official product images. Overall, owners rate the Lilienthal Berlin Huxley II – Azure Blue highly for its attractive dial 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.