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Brew RetrographvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

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What people say

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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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical is praised for its visually appealing design and comfortable wearability, with owners frequently using its chronograph function for daily tasks. Reviewers note its clean dial layout and LumiBrite treated hands and markers, and one source highlights the 72-hour power reserve of the 6R55 movement. However, some owners criticize its chronograph functionality and the 24-hour subdial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical highly for its daily usability and refined aesthetics.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Retrograph38mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical39.5mm
Power Reserve
Retrograph
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical72h
Water Resistance
Retrograph50m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical200m
MSRP
Retrograph$375
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Cobalt Blue Sunburst
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz)
6R55
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
24
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$995
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