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Citizen Tsuki-yomi A-TvsBrew Retrograph

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Tsuki-yomi A-T
CitizenTsuki-yomi A-T
MSRP $656
Retrograph
BrewRetrograph
MSRP $375

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tsuki-yomi A-T43mm
Retrograph38mm
Power Reserve
Tsuki-yomi A-T40h
Retrograph
Water Resistance
Tsuki-yomi A-T100m
Retrograph50m
MSRP
Tsuki-yomi A-T$656
Retrograph$375

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41.5mm
Material
Super Titanium
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
H874
VK64
Type
Solar
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$656
$375

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What people say

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Citizen Tsuki-yomi A-T

The Citizen Tsuki-yomi A-T is widely praised for its gorgeous, detailed moonphase complication, available in gray, blue, or red, and its visually light Super Titanium case. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the comfortable wearability offered by the 43mm case, which is 11mm thick with short lugs and features a mix of brushed and polished finishes. The radio-controlled atomic timekeeping and Eco-Drive movement are noted as key features, along with a world time zone guide on the case back. Some users find the pushers and crown for setting time zones and hemisphere settings, along with the chapter ring functions, to be unintuitive. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Tsuki-yomi A-T highly for its striking moonphase display and comfortable, lightweight titanium construction at a great price.

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.

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