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Brew RetrographvsSeestern S446 GMT

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Retrograph
BrewRetrograph
MSRP $375
S446 GMT
SeesternS446 GMT
MSRP $299
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Seestern S446 GMT

Owners widely praise the Seestern S446 GMT for its stunning finishing and extreme value, with a sapphire crystal and adjustable clasp. The winding action is noted as buttery smooth, and the 39.5mm case size is considered very wearable. Some owners, however, flag the lume as a weak point and one owner found the bracelet clasp lacked sufficient micro-adjustment. The Seestern S446 GMT is considered an extreme value for the dollar. Overall, owners rate the Seestern S446 GMT highly for its exceptional finishing and value proposition at its price point.

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Retrograph38mm
S446 GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Retrograph
S446 GMT41hh
Water Resistance
Retrograph50m
S446 GMT100m
MSRP
Retrograph$375
S446 GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Cobalt Blue Sunburst
Cream
Indices
Applied

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK64
Seiko NH34A GMT
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
0h
41hh
Jewels
0
24
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$299
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