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Brew Metric Digital BlendvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

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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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical is praised for its visually appealing design and comfortable wearability, with owners frequently using its chronograph function for daily tasks. Reviewers note its clean dial layout and LumiBrite treated hands and markers, and one source highlights the 72-hour power reserve of the 6R55 movement. However, some owners criticize its chronograph functionality and the 24-hour subdial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical highly for its daily usability and refined aesthetics.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Metric Digital Blend37.5mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical39.5mm
Power Reserve
Metric Digital Blend
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical72h
Water Resistance
Metric Digital Blend50m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical200m
MSRP
Metric Digital Blend$422
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Quartz
Chronograph
Diameter
37.5mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
19.85mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Gloss Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R55
Type
Analog-Digital
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$422
$995
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