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NIMA Watches NIMA GMT (NH34)vsBrew Retrograph

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NIMA Watches NIMA GMT (NH34)

Owners widely praise the NIMA Watches NIMA GMT (NH34) for its value, with some finding the fit and finish excellent and the adjustable clasp superior to others. The Seiko NH34 movement is noted for allowing the GMT hand to set without interrupting the seconds hand and for fitting into NH-compatible cases. One owner highlights the strong and long-lasting lume on the hands. However, some owners find the bezel too busy or chunky, and there is a desire for larger sizing options. The use of acrylic crystals on watches priced around $600 is criticized as not premium. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners questioning theirs while others find it great for the money. Overall, owners rate the NIMA Watches NIMA GMT (NH34) highly for its value and functional GMT hand, despite some aesthetic criticisms.

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.

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
NIMA GMT (NH34)39mm
Retrograph38mm
Power Reserve
NIMA GMT (NH34)40h
Retrograph
Water Resistance
NIMA GMT (NH34)200m
Retrograph50m
MSRP
NIMA GMT (NH34)$636
Retrograph$375

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
12.8mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel (Black PVD)
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Anthracite Grey
Cobalt Blue Sunburst
Indices
Applied

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$636
$375
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