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Brew RetrographvsTimefactors Royal Navy Diver PRS-82

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Retrograph
BrewRetrograph
MSRP $375
Royal Navy Diver PRS-82
TimefactorsRoyal Navy Diver PRS-82
MSRP $664
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.

Timefactors Royal Navy Diver PRS-82

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Royal Navy Diver PRS-82 for its exceptional case finishing at its price point and substantial bezel clicks. The 40mm sizing, sapphire crystal, and dateless design are frequently highlighted, with many appreciating its comfortable wearability on smaller wrists due to its short lug-to-lug distance and asymmetric case. Some owners note the lume is decent and legible overnight but fades faster than some other brands, and one owner found the hands' lume pip color clashed with the dial lume. The movement's seconds hand exhibits a characteristic "stutter" as observed by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors Royal Navy Diver PRS-82 highly for its authentic reissue appeal and excellent value.

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Retrograph38mm
Royal Navy Diver PRS-8240mm
Power Reserve
Retrograph
Royal Navy Diver PRS-82
Water Resistance
Retrograph50m
Royal Navy Diver PRS-82300m
MSRP
Retrograph$375
Royal Navy Diver PRS-82$664

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
300m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Cobalt Blue Sunburst
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz)
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$664
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