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Brew RetrographvsRZE Urbanist

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Retrograph
BrewRetrograph
MSRP $375
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Retrograph38mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Retrograph
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Retrograph50m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Retrograph$375
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
10.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Grade 5 Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Cobalt Blue Sunburst
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
VK64
Miyota 2035
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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