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Brew RetrographvsSheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)

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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.

Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)

Owners widely praise the Sheffield 1A for its excellent quality and value, with many considering it a no-brainer purchase. The blue dial is a highlight, and the watch is described as feeling more substantial than comparable models. One owner notes good timekeeping at +5-7 seconds per day. Shipping fees are cited as a drawback by one user, and the watch is frequently out of stock. Overall, owners rate the Sheffield 1A highly for its superb quality and amazing price.

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Retrograph38mm
1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)38mm
Power Reserve
Retrograph
1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)
Water Resistance
Retrograph50m
1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)200m
MSRP
Retrograph$375
1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)$223

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
10.4mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz)
NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$223
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