Retronaut Automatic Wandering Hour Matte Steel White
$1,2993,180
38 mm50 m WRMineral
The Sensei's take
The Xeric Retronaut Automatic is a curious piece that will appeal to fans of unconventional time-telling, thanks to its unique wandering hour complication and striking matte steel finish. Priced at $1,299, it’s a solid choice for watch enthusiasts who appreciate artistry and originality, but potential buyers should weigh the design against the relatively pedestrian stainless steel case. If you're looking for something that stands out on the wrist and invites conversation, this watch is worth considering—but be prepared to embrace its quirks.
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Discover the Retronaut Automatic—a bold evolution in our acclaimed line of wandering hour watches. Built for both form and function, this compact 38mm timepiece features a uniquely sculpted case that highlights a sweeping hour hand powered by a customized Miyota 9-series movement. The illuminated Super-LumiNova minute dial ensures visibility even in the dark, offering a mesmerizing and accessible way to read time. Crafted for durability and comfort, the Retronaut Automatic comes with a stainless steel case and a bracelet equipped with a two-pusher butterfly clasp and built-in expansion links for the perfect fit. Its beadblasted finish, anti-fingerprint coating, and ultra-hard curved mineral crystal provide superior resistance to daily wear and tear. With only 250 individually numbered piec…
6.5
SolidSensei Score — Solid
A dependable choice; know the trade-offs going in.
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
Pulled straight from the spec sheet, framed for the buyer. The editorial verdict is the Sensei's take above.
Strengths
- Versatile 38mm case
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Mineral crystal — scratches more easily than sapphire
- Priced above what the spec suggests
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 38 mm it lands in the modern sweet spot, a short 43 mm lug-to-lug keeps it friendly on smaller wrists.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Reference
- RET-1111-01B
- Released
- 2025
- Production
- Limited edition
- Case diameter
- 38 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 43 mm
- Thickness
- 13 mm
- Lug width
- 22 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- Stainless Steel
- Water resistance
- 50 m
- Crystal
- Mineral · anti-fingerprint
- Bezel
- None
- Caseback
- Closed
- Dial colour
- white
- Dial finish
- Matte
- Indices
- none
- Lume
- Yes — Super-LumiNova
- Strap / bracelet
- bracelet
- Clasp
- butterfly
- Functions
- Hours, Minutes
- Fit
- Unisex
The maker
Xeric Watches
The brand aims to push the boundaries of watch design, creating unexpected and distinctive timepieces that stand out in a saturated market. Xeric believes that uniqueness and affordability can coexist, allowing more watch enthusiasts to enjoy unique horological designs.
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