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Brew Metric Digital BlendvsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Metric Digital Blend
BrewMetric Digital Blend
MSRP $422
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $240
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its attractive, Grand Seiko-inspired case design and comfortable, lightweight wearability. Some owners highlight its value, noting an attractive grey market price around $170. Concerns have been raised regarding timekeeping accuracy, and one owner suggested the stock Hardlex crystal could be improved with sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) highly for its attractive design and comfortable wearability at an affordable price.

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Metric Digital Blend37.5mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)29.8mm
Power Reserve
Metric Digital Blend
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
Metric Digital Blend50m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
Metric Digital Blend$422
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$240

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Quartz
Dress
Diameter
37.5mm
29.8mm
Thickness
13mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
37mm
Lug Width
19.85mm
14mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Gloss Black
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
6N22
Type
Analog-Digital
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$422
$240
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