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Brew RetrographvsTissot Heritage 1973

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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.

Tissot Heritage 1973

The Tissot Heritage 1973 is widely praised for its faithful vintage aesthetic, featuring a tonneau or cushion case with contrasting finishes and a panda dial with orange accents. Owners and reviewers alike appreciate its compelling remake of a 1970s racing watch, with some specifically noting the attractive dial and case curves. The watch is powered by the ETA 7753 automatic chronograph movement, offering a 60-hour power reserve. However, some find its 43mm or 44mm diameter to be large-wearing, and one owner reported difficulty setting the date and a chronograph reset that is consistently one second off. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner noting 10-15 seconds per day. The radial brushed case finish, while visually appealing, is noted as being prone to scratches that are difficult to polish out. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Heritage 1973 highly for its tempting value and credible vintage racing style.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Retrograph38mm
Heritage 197343mm
Power Reserve
Retrograph
Heritage 197360h
Water Resistance
Retrograph50m
Heritage 1973100m
MSRP
Retrograph$375
Heritage 1973$2,575

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
43mm
Thickness
10.4mm
14.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
46.6mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Cobalt Blue Sunburst
Silver
Indices
Indexes
Lume
None
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Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz)
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
60h
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$2,575
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