Which is cheaper, the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition or the Brew Retrograph?

At MSRP the Brew Retrograph is the cheaper of the two at $375, against $1,199 for the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition — a $824 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition or the Brew Retrograph?

The Brew Retrograph wears larger at 38mm versus 37mm for the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition or the Brew Retrograph?

The Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Brew Retrograph.

What movement does the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition run compared to the Brew Retrograph?

The Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Brew Retrograph runs a meca-quartz (VK64).

Side by side

Maen Manhattan 37 IFL EditionvsBrew Retrograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition

manhattan-37-ifl-01

MSRP $1,199

Brew Retrograph

MSRP $375

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Manhattan 37 IFL Edition37mm

Retrograph38mm

Power Reserve

Manhattan 37 IFL Edition40h

Retrograph—

Water Resistance

Manhattan 37 IFL Edition100m

Retrograph50m

MSRP

Manhattan 37 IFL Edition$1,199

Retrograph$375

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

IFL.01

Cobalt Blue Sunburst

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

8 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

VK64

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,199

$375

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition

Maen Manhattan is praised for its value at $1,499, featuring a slim 9.3mm case, 100m water resistance, and a comfortable integrated bracelet. Owners highlight its simple design and automatic movement.

From video reviewers

The hand-painted dial is a standout feature. The lume brightness is not particularly bright. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition at the $1,499 price point.

Fratello

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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