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Brew RetrographvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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Retrograph
BrewRetrograph
MSRP $375
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $3,000
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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its attractive vintage-inspired design and compact 39mm size, with one owner finding the red dial unique and gorgeous. Reviewers and owners note the solar-powered quartz movement, with one owner considering $700 expensive for this specification and another wishing for a thinner case. The SPEEDTIMER is described as a sturdy and reliable everyday watch, though one owner questioned its resale value. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its stylish, compact design and solar functionality, despite some finding the price point and case thickness slightly high.

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Retrograph38mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42.5mm
Power Reserve
Retrograph
Prospex SPEEDTIMER45h
Water Resistance
Retrograph50m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
Retrograph$375
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$3,000

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
38mm
42.5mm
Thickness
10.4mm
15.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
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
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Cobalt Blue Sunburst
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK64
8R46
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
45h
Jewels
0
34
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$3,000
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