Brew RetrographvsStraton Sportiva and Volante

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.

Owners praise Straton's customer service and the unique horizontal brushed dial on the Volante, with one owner noting the BGW9 lume on thin hands is surprisingly good. The 38mm size is recommended for wrists smaller than 7 1/4 inches. Some owners report the meca-quartz movement is not very precise, and one owner experienced a band that was too short with no response from customer service. Overall, owners appreciate the Straton Sportiva and Volante for its distinctive dial and comfortable bracelet, despite some reservations about the meca-quartz movement's precision.