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Brew RetrographvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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Retrograph
BrewRetrograph
MSRP $375
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Retrograph38mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Retrograph
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Retrograph50m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
Retrograph$375
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
10.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
41mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK64
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$1,799

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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.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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