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Brew RetrographvsYema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

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Retrograph
BrewRetrograph
MSRP $375
Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
YemaWristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
MSRP $2,249

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Retrograph38mm
Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.2939mm
Power Reserve
Retrograph
Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.2940h
Water Resistance
Retrograph50m
Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29100m
MSRP
Retrograph$375
Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29$2,249

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
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

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

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK64
Yema CMM.29
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
$2,249

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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.

Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

Owners widely praise the Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29 for its slim 9.5mm case, unique nature-inspired dial, and brushed steel finish. The micro-rotor movement is noted for its 4Hz beat rate and 42-hour power reserve, regulated to -/+ 10 seconds per day. Some owners report concerns regarding the movement and warranty process, while a reviewer questioned the value proposition at its price point and noted minor finishing inconsistencies on a prototype. On balance, the Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29 is highly regarded by owners for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability.

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