Brew RetrographvsSpecht & Sohne Söhne SP0009Q Quartz

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Brew Retrograph at true scale

Retrograph

Specht & Sohne Söhne SP0009Q Quartz at true scale

Söhne SP0009Q Quartz

Diameter

38mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

41.5mm

n/a

Thickness

10.4mm

lowest

15mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$375

$226

lowest

Movement

Seiko VK64

Seiko VK64

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
n/a

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Cobalt Blue Sunburst
n/a
Lume
None
Dial and Hands

Movement

1 specs
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$226
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Reviews

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Brew Retrograph

The Brew Retrograph is widely praised for its unique design and comfortable wearability, with owners highlighting its well-finished rectangular case featuring alternating polishing and brushing, and its sunburst dials. The Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement is considered solid and appropriate for the price, offering an instantaneous chronograph reset and quartz accuracy, though the date change is not instant and some units may have a misaligned chronograph hand. Owners note the 38mm case size is versatile and comfortable, suitable for formal occasions and daily wear, and appreciate the sapphire crystal. However, some sources mention poor lume and the strap could benefit from design and material improvements. Overall, owners rate the Brew Retrograph highly for its distinctive aesthetic and comfortable 38mm wearability at an accessible price point.

Specht & Sohne Söhne SP0009Q Quartz

Owners widely praise the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0009Q Quartz for its "baller" feel and well-made construction, noting no sharp edges and acceptable finishing for the price, satisfying a desire for its style. One owner finds it acceptable for its price. However, one owner cautions to expect poor quality from Specht & Sohne. Overall, owners rate the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0009Q Quartz highly for its weighty feel and good construction at its price point.

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