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Brew Retrograph — Cobalt
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Brew Retrograph

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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.

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Case
38mm
Power Reserve
—
Movement
Quartz
Water Resistance
50m
Crystal
Sapphire
01

Case Dimensions

Diameter38mm
Thickness10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug41.5mm
Lug Width22mm
02

Case Build

MaterialStainless Steel 316L
Water Resistance50m
CasebackStainless Steel 316L
03

Crystal & Dial

CrystalSapphire
Dial ColorCobalt
04

Movement

Caliber
Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz)
TypeQuartz
Beat Rate—
Power Reserve—
Jewels—
HackingNo
Hand-WindingNo
ComplicationsChronograph
05

Design Language

Case shapeSquare
Dial styleSunburst
Sub-dials2
BezelFixed
Bracelet / strapLeather strap
HandsBaton
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