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Brew Metric LitevsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-007

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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.

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007

Owners widely praise the KUOE OLD SMITH for its distinctive vintage aesthetic, with specific admiration for the blue hands that pop in sunlight and the satisfying chunky numerals. The watch is considered a discreet dress or office option, with one owner cherishing it despite an initial defective crown. The 38mm size is noted as a perfect fit by one owner, while another finds the 35mm size and 12mm thickness can be problematic on smaller wrists. The $635 price is considered high for the NH38 movement and standard specifications, though some believe the premium is justified by Kuoe's unique design language and microbrand status. Accuracy is reported at -5 seconds per day, but the Super-LumiNova is weak. Overall, owners rate the KUOE OLD SMITH highly for its unique design and cherished vintage aesthetic at the price.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Metric Lite30mm
OLD SMITH 90-00735mm
Power Reserve
Metric Lite
OLD SMITH 90-00742h
Water Resistance
Metric Lite50m
OLD SMITH 90-00750m
MSRP
Metric Lite$375
OLD SMITH 90-007$640

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Mechanical
Dress
Diameter
30mm
35mm
Thickness
10.55mm
12.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
34mm
42.3mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Applied Index Markers
Ivory

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6T27
Miyota 82S5
Power Reserve
0h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$640
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