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Brew RetrographvsLongines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH

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Retrograph
BrewRetrograph
MSRP $375
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH
MSRP $3,650

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Retrograph38mm
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH40mm
Power Reserve
Retrograph
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH
Water Resistance
Retrograph50m
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH30m
MSRP
Retrograph$375
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH$3,650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
14.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Cobalt Blue Sunburst
Ivory

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
VK64
L688.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$3,650

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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.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH

Owners widely praise the Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH for its excellent fit and finish and classically styled, vintage theme. The 40mm model's dial is described as mesmerizing and legible, balancing class and complexity. One owner highlights the column-wheel chronograph and crown-set moonphase as exceptional for its price point, which was noted around $1700 USD. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +8 seconds per day, while another found the case finishing somewhat homogenous. The watch features a triple date complication and has a water resistance of 3 bar. On balance, owners rate the Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH highly for its value and refined aesthetics, particularly the chronograph and moonphase complications.

From video reviewers

The watch's elegant design, featuring an anthracite dial with gold Roman numerals and complications like the moonphase and chronograph, is a shared strength. The brown leather strap is noted as a matter of personal preference.

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