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Brew RetrographvsSeiko Essentials Tank Dress (Ladies)

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Retrograph
BrewRetrograph
MSRP $375
Essentials Tank Dress (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Tank Dress (Ladies)
MSRP $315

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Retrograph38mm
Essentials Tank Dress (Ladies)22.2mm
Power Reserve
Retrograph
Essentials Tank Dress (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
Retrograph50m
Essentials Tank Dress (Ladies)50m
MSRP
Retrograph$375
Essentials Tank Dress (Ladies)$315

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
22.2mm
Thickness
10.4mm
7.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
33.1mm
Lug Width
22mm
16mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Cobalt Blue Sunburst
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
VK64
4N30
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$315

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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 Essentials Tank Dress (Ladies)

Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Tank Dress (Ladies) for its clean, simple design and versatile wearability with casual outfits, not just formal wear. One owner specifically recommends swapping the bracelet for leather straps to enhance the classic tank watch aesthetic. The Seiko Essentials Tank Dress (Ladies) is noted to appear larger than some classic tank watches. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Tank Dress (Ladies) highly for its appealing design and versatility at its price point.

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