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Vaer SwissvsBrew Super Metric

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Vaer Swiss

Vaer Swiss owners widely praise its exceptional case finishing, featuring alternating polished and brushed chamfered edges and lugs that curve to hug the wrist. Reviewers note the attractive design with twisted lugs, a double-domed sapphire crystal with internal AR coating, and a visually appealing Swiss movement. Some owners report the date changes slightly before midnight, the packaging is basic, and a canvas strap was of poor quality, with customer service response being slow. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer Swiss highly for its attractive design and case finishing at the price.

Brew Super Metric

Owners widely praise the Brew Super Metric's unique, asymmetrical, and colorful 70s-inspired design, with many appreciating its finishing and dial details for the price. Some owners find the integrated bracelet can be a hair-puller, and the watch wears larger than its 36mm dimensions due to the square case and bracelet. The lume is noted as weak, and some find the dial graphics busy, though others love the colorful, essence-keeping 2.0 design. On balance, owners rate the Brew Super Metric highly for its distinctive style and value, with many finding it a fun and comfortable daily wearer.

From video reviewers

The Brew Super Metric's Meca-Quartz Chrono functionality is one of the best the reviewer has seen. The watch's unique design is a key part of its charm. The Seiko meca-quartz caliber contributes to its value for the price. The lume could be improved, as it's not as bright as some other watches in its class. The price may not be the cheapest option in its class.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Swiss36mm
Super Metric36mm
Power Reserve
Swiss
Super Metric
Water Resistance
Swiss100m
Super Metric50m
MSRP
Swiss$1,099
Super Metric$475

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Thickness
9.4mm
10.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
19.85mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Swiss
Fine-Texture

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
VK68
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$475
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