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Brew RetrographvsSpinnaker Dumas GMT

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Retrograph
BrewRetrograph
MSRP $375
Dumas GMT
SpinnakerDumas GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Retrograph38mm
Dumas GMT44mm
Power Reserve
Retrograph
Dumas GMT40h
Water Resistance
Retrograph50m
Dumas GMT300m
MSRP
Retrograph$375
Dumas GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
38mm
44mm
Thickness
10.4mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
300m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK64
Seiko NH34A
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$399

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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.

Spinnaker Dumas GMT

Owners praise the Spinnaker Dumas GMT's satisfying lume, including on the crown, and good finishing, with one owner finding it wears well on a 17cm wrist. The watch features a Seiko NH34A GMT movement and a blue gradient dial. Reviewers note its 44mm diameter and 209g weight on the bracelet make it unsuitable for smaller wrists.

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