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Phoibos Depth Hunter DlcvsBrew Retrograph

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Depth Hunter Dlc
PhoibosDepth Hunter Dlc
MSRP $500
What people say

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Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc for its surprisingly slim 300m diver profile and unique, summery aesthetic. Some owners note a mismatch between the case and dial, find the hands resemble popsicles, and consider the lume disappointing. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc highly for its slim case and fresh, summery design at the price.

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

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Depth Hunter Dlc40mm
Retrograph38mm
Power Reserve
Depth Hunter Dlc40h
Retrograph
Water Resistance
Depth Hunter Dlc300m
Retrograph50m
MSRP
Depth Hunter Dlc$500
Retrograph$375

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
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
$500
$375
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