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Brew RetrographvsTissot Heritage 1938

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Retrograph
BrewRetrograph
MSRP $375
Heritage 1938
TissotHeritage 1938
MSRP $925

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Retrograph38mm
Heritage 193839mm
Power Reserve
Retrograph
Heritage 193838h
Water Resistance
Retrograph50m
Heritage 193850m
MSRP
Retrograph$375
Heritage 1938$925

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Cobalt Blue Sunburst
Anthracite
Indices
Arabic

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK64
11 1/2'''
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
38h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$925

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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.

Tissot Heritage 1938

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1938 for its stunning vintage-inspired design and excellent value, particularly as a COSC-certified automatic under $1000. The dial's ability to catch light and subtly change colors, along with rosy gold numerals, is a frequent highlight. The watch uses a chronometer-certified ETA 2824-2 movement, though its 38-hour power reserve is noted as less than some contemporary offerings. Some owners find the 39mm case size appears larger on the wrist, with a desire for smaller options. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Heritage 1938 highly for its charming retro aesthetics and impressive chronometer movement at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The most attainable Swiss chronometer is a key strength. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.

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