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Brew RetrographvsLongines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE

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Retrograph
BrewRetrograph
MSRP $375
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
MSRP $4,150
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 MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE

Owners widely praise the Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE for its beautiful and legible dial, offering significant complications for its value. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +8 seconds per day and another stating it is their most accurate watch. Some find the chronograph hour hand placement inconvenient, and the date hand can occasionally overlap the hour hand. The watch is noted as being thick, typical of Valjoux-based chronographs, and its 3 bar water resistance limits it to less demanding environments. One owner observed scuffs on the case of their example, and another found the blue on the band and numerals less vibrant than pictured. Overall, owners rate the Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE highly for its impressive complications and aesthetic appeal at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Retrograph38mm
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE40mm
Power Reserve
Retrograph
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
Water Resistance
Retrograph50m
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE30m
MSRP
Retrograph$375
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE$4,150

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
46.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Cobalt Blue Sunburst
Ivory

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
VK64
L687.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$4,150
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