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Boldr Odyssey BronzevsBrew Retrograph

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

Odyssey Bronze
BoldrOdyssey Bronze
MSRP $649
Retrograph
BrewRetrograph
MSRP $375

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Odyssey Bronze45.5mm
Retrograph38mm
Power Reserve
Odyssey Bronze40h
Retrograph
Water Resistance
Odyssey Bronze500m
Retrograph50m
MSRP
Odyssey Bronze$649
Retrograph$375

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
45.5mm
38mm
Thickness
16.8mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
41.5mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
500m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Auburn
Cobalt Blue Sunburst
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
VK64
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
$649
$375

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Boldr Odyssey Bronze

The Boldr Odyssey Bronze is widely praised for its robust, ship-like aesthetic and substantial feel, with its meteorite dial and OEM Horween strap highlighted as unique features. Owners feel the style, fit, finish, and specifications compensate for criticisms regarding the movements used at its price point. On balance, owners rate the Boldr Odyssey Bronze highly for its distinctive aesthetic and quality finishing.

From video reviewers

The 500m water resistance and Lumicast lume are standout features. The 45mm+ case size is a drawback for some wrists.

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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