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Brew RetrographvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Retrograph
BrewRetrograph
MSRP $375
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Retrograph38mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Retrograph
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Retrograph50m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Retrograph$375
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Cobalt Blue Sunburst
White
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
VK64
9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
42h
Jewels
0
24
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$665

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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