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Brew RetrographvsMarloe Watch Company Solent Timer

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Retrograph
BrewRetrograph
MSRP $375
Solent Timer
Marloe Watch CompanySolent Timer
MSRP $507

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Retrograph38mm
Solent Timer42mm
Power Reserve
Retrograph
Solent Timer40h
Water Resistance
Retrograph50m
Solent Timer100m
MSRP
Retrograph$375
Solent Timer$507

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Cobalt Blue Sunburst
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Natulite

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK64
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
24
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$507

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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.

Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer for its beautiful design and perceived quality, with excellent packaging noted as a positive. One owner reports the included strap may be too large for wrists under 7 inches. Accuracy varies, with one owner noting their GMT runs a tad fast. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer highly for its aesthetic appeal and quality feel.

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