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Brew RetrographvsVario NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)

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Retrograph
BrewRetrograph
MSRP $375
NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)
VarioNAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)
MSRP $596

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Retrograph38mm
NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)38mm
Power Reserve
Retrograph
NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)40h
Water Resistance
Retrograph50m
NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)100m
MSRP
Retrograph$375
NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)$596

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Thickness
10.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Cobalt Blue Sunburst
Red
Indices
Applied

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK64
Miyota 82s5
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
$596

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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.

Vario NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)

Owners widely praise the Vario NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition) for its unique single-hand time display, captivating dial featuring a wave pattern and red tiger eye stone with subtle striations, and Art Deco numerals. The 38mm stainless steel case, double-domed sapphire crystal, and German leather strap contribute to a comfortable and elegant build, with the watch weighing 74g. Some users find the varied font sizes on the dial distracting, while others appreciate the cool style and dial colors. One owner suggests reworking the sub-dial's seconds hand and track for a less sporty look, and another felt the English text and font balance were not ideal. Overall, owners rate the Vario NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition) highly for its unique dial and comfortable wear at an affordable price.

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