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Brew Metric Digital BlendvsSheffield 1A

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Metric Digital Blend
BrewMetric Digital Blend
MSRP $422
1A
Sheffield1A
MSRP $223
What people say

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Brew Metric Digital Blend

The Brew Metric is praised for its fun, unique, and retro-inspired design, with reviewers noting its appliance-like execution and well-executed details. The compact 36mm wearability and tapered bracelet are highlighted as positives. However, its 13mm thickness and 50-meter water resistance are flagged as limitations, and the date window placement is a minor compromise due to the mechaquartz movement. Overall, reviewers find the Brew Metric to be a ton of fun at its $425 price point, appreciating its distinctive aesthetic.

Sheffield 1A

Owners widely praise the Sheffield 1A for its superb quality, sturdiness, and value, with many finding its blue dial appealing and its construction more substantial than comparable models. One owner noted expensive shipping fees as a drawback, and another suggested the bezel action could be crisper. Overall, owners consider the Sheffield 1A a no-brainer for its affordability and quality.

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Metric Digital Blend37.5mm
1A40mm
Power Reserve
Metric Digital Blend
1A
Water Resistance
Metric Digital Blend50m
1A200m
MSRP
Metric Digital Blend$422
1A$223

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Quartz
Diver
Diameter
37.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
46mm
Lug Width
19.85mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Gloss Black
White/Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Swiss blue lume

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
NH35
Type
Analog-Digital
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$422
$223
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