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Traska Commuter Carbon BlackvsBrew Metric Lite

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What people say

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

Traska Commuter Carbon Black

The Traska Commuter Carbon Black is widely praised for its excellent fit and finish, with owners noting its build quality rivals significantly more expensive watches. Its proprietary hardening coating offers notable scratch resistance, and the slim 10.5mm case and comfortable bracelet with toolless micro-adjustment contribute to its wearability. The Miyota 9039 movement powers the watch, and one reviewer noted its accuracy at -10/+20 seconds per day. Some owners find the bracelet potentially too large for wrists under 6.5 inches, and one griped about coarse brushing on the hands and initial stiffness in the crown threading. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Commuter Carbon Black highly for its exceptional value and robust finishing.

From video reviewers

The watch's slim case and comfortable dimensions are praised. Reviewers found the $700 price point to be expensive.

Brew Metric Lite

The Brew Metric Lite is praised for its comfortable wear and attractive dial. Owners note the Miyota 6T27 automatic movement, which offers a 40-hour power reserve and features a signed rotor. It includes applied indices with polished "mountain-top" details and lume pips. Some owners, however, express a desire for a larger case and crown. Overall, owners appreciate the Brew Metric Lite for its comfortable wear and beautiful dial.

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Commuter Carbon Black40mm
Metric Lite30mm
Power Reserve
Commuter Carbon Black42h
Metric Lite
Water Resistance
Commuter Carbon Black100m
Metric Lite50m
MSRP
Commuter Carbon Black$700
Metric Lite$375

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Mechanical
Diameter
40mm
30mm
Thickness
12mm
10.55mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
34mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Salmon
Applied Index Markers
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
6T27
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
24
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$700
$375
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