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Brew RetrographvsYema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz

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Retrograph
BrewRetrograph
MSRP $375
Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz
YemaYachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz
MSRP $420

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Retrograph38mm
Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz38.5mm
Power Reserve
Retrograph
Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Retrograph50m
Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz50m
MSRP
Retrograph$375
Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz$420

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
38.5mm
Thickness
10.4mm
10.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
VK64
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
$420

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz

Owners praise the Yema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz for its attractive design, historical significance, and comfortable 38.5mm size, with some appreciating its meca-quartz movement. The watch features a hesalite crystal and Seiko VK63 movement, measuring 10.3mm thin and 46mm lug to lug. Some owners note sharp edges on the case and a strap that feels cheap, though others find the strap acceptable and consider it a great summer watch. Opinions are split on the necessity of the 24-hour subdial, and concerns have been raised about the price and customer support. On balance, owners rate the Yema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz highly for its appealing vintage-inspired look and accessible price point.

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