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Brew RetrographvsStraton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

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Retrograph
BrewRetrograph
MSRP $375
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
StratonVintage Driver Chrono watch
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Retrograph38mm
Vintage Driver Chrono watch44mm
Power Reserve
Retrograph
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
Water Resistance
Retrograph50m
Vintage Driver Chrono watch100m
MSRP
Retrograph$375
Vintage Driver Chrono watch$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
44mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
50mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Cobalt Blue Sunburst

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
VK64
VK63
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$399

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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.

Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

Owners praise the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch for its solid build quality and precise chronograph function, with indicators consistently hitting their indices. On balance, owners rate the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch highly for its solid build and reliable chronograph execution.

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