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Brew RetrographvsBoldr The Vogelkop

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Retrograph
BrewRetrograph
MSRP $375
The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Retrograph38mm
The Vogelkop40mm
Power Reserve
Retrograph
The Vogelkop40h
Water Resistance
Retrograph50m
The Vogelkop200m
MSRP
Retrograph$375
The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Tool
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Cobalt Blue Sunburst
Vogelkop Superb
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK64
Seiko NH38A
Type
Quartz
Automatic
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
$449

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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.

Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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