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Brew RetrographvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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Retrograph
BrewRetrograph
MSRP $375
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $2,200

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Retrograph38mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42mm
Power Reserve
Retrograph
Prospex SPEEDTIMER40h
Water Resistance
Retrograph50m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
Retrograph$375
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$2,200

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
49.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
Cobalt Blue Sunburst
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
VK64
5X83
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
14
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$2,200

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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

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its unique dial colors and vintage-inspired design, with many appreciating its compact 39mm case size and 100m or 200m water resistance. Reviewers and owners note the V192 solar movement’s power reserve indicator and its reliability, though some owners express a preference for automatic movements. One owner finds the $700 price for a solar quartz model expensive, while another criticizes the €860 price point and desires a thinner case and a bracelet with quick-release or micro-adjustment. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its distinctive aesthetic and versatile wearability, despite some reservations about its price and case thickness.

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