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Melbourne Watch Company FitzroyvsBrew Metric Lite

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Melbourne Watch Company Fitzroy

Owners widely praise the Melbourne Watch Company Fitzroy's layered dial with applied indices and the bracelet's mixed finishes, finding it offers stunning quality for the price. Some owners note the bezel is not ceramic, and one owner found the watch not as good as expected from a micro-brand. A reviewer points out issues with bezel alignment, the chronograph second hand not resetting perfectly to 12, and a crooked 6 o'clock index on the Chronograph variant. Overall, owners rate the Melbourne Watch Company Fitzroy highly for its attractive dial and bracelet finishing at the price point, despite some noted alignment quirks.

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

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fitzroy44mm
Metric Lite30mm
Power Reserve
Fitzroy40h
Metric Lite
Water Resistance
Fitzroy100m
Metric Lite50m
MSRP
Fitzroy$336
Metric Lite$375

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Mechanical
Diameter
44mm
30mm
Thickness
13mm
10.55mm
Lug-to-Lug
34mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Brown
Applied Index Markers

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Miyota 6T27
Power Reserve
40h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$336
$375
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