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Brew RetrographvsLongines LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES

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Retrograph
BrewRetrograph
MSRP $375
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
LonginesLA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
MSRP $1,400

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Retrograph38mm
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES24mm
Power Reserve
Retrograph
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES40h
Water Resistance
Retrograph50m
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES30m
MSRP
Retrograph$375
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES$1,400

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
24mm
Thickness
10.4mm
4.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
29.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
13mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Yellow PVD coating
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Cobalt Blue Sunburst
White
Indices
Painted Roman numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
VK64
L209.2
Beat Rate
0 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Complications
Chronograph
Hours and minutes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$1,400

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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.

Longines LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES

Owners widely praise LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES for its slim, elegant, and gorgeous design, with many finding the bracelets comfortable for daily wear. The quartz models are highlighted for grab-and-go convenience and reliability, while the automatic versions are noted as finely finished dress pieces. The watch is considered a good value, with automatic models available grey market for under $1000. Some owners mention the styling might not appeal to everyone, and one owner's partner's burgundy model has held up well over two years. Overall, owners rate LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES highly for its elegant styling and value proposition.

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