Brew Metric Digital BlendvsRZE Resolute Type A
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Measurements
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Metric Digital Blend
Resolute Type A
Diameter
37.5mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
lowest
46mm
Thickness
13mm
11.5mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
200m
highest
MSRP
$425
lowest
$499
Movement
Analog-Digital
Miyota 9039
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Brew Metric Digital Blend is praised for its fun, out-there design and appliance-like execution, with reviewers highlighting its great look and feel. One owner notes the price is fair, estimating it's overpriced by no more than $50. The 50-meter water resistance is flagged as a limitation, and the date window placement is a minor compromise due to the mechaquartz movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Brew Metric Digital Blend highly for its unique design and enjoyable execution at its price point.
The RZE Resolute Type A is praised for its bead-blasted titanium case with UltraHex coating and crisp, legible dial featuring luminous Arabic numerals and an entire minute track. Reviewers note its impressive build quality and finishing for its $499 price point. However, the Miyota 82S0 movement is described by one reviewer as feeling grainy when operating the crown. On balance, reviewers highlight the RZE Resolute Type A as a modern, well-built pilot's watch with excellent legibility and finishing at its price.
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