Brew RetrographvsYema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

The Brew Retrograph is widely praised for its unique design and comfortable wearability, with owners highlighting its well-finished rectangular case featuring alternating polishing and brushing, and its sunburst dials. The Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement is considered solid and appropriate for the price, offering an instantaneous chronograph reset and quartz accuracy, though the date change is not instant and some units may have a misaligned chronograph hand. Owners note the 38mm case size is versatile and comfortable, suitable for formal occasions and daily wear, and appreciate the sapphire crystal. However, some sources mention poor lume and the strap could benefit from design and material improvements. Overall, owners rate the Brew Retrograph highly for its distinctive aesthetic and comfortable 38mm wearability at an accessible price point.

Owners widely praise the Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II for its cool retro 70s vibe and car dashboard styling, with its faithful reissue of a small, thin vintage design and tactile pushers noted as strengths, especially considering its price point. The Milanese strap is described as top-notch, and the watch has a substantial, weighty feel that wears smaller than expected, with well-aligned indices and no play in the movement when setting the time. However, some find the meca-quartz ticking not very smooth, the left subdial a "useless" 24h indicator, and the watch overpriced compared to similar models. Owners are split on Yema's quality control, with some reporting no issues and others experiencing or hearing about crooked indices, dial rotation when pushers are depressed or time is set, and a fixed strap loop that limits adjustment. Yema's customer service and communication regarding shipping and strap availability are also criticized by some owners.