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Brew Metric LitevsPraesidus DD-45

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Metric Lite
BrewMetric Lite
MSRP $375
DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Metric Lite30mm
DD-4540mm
Power Reserve
Metric Lite
DD-4540h
Water Resistance
Metric Lite50m
DD-45100m
MSRP
Metric Lite$375
DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Mechanical
Field
Diameter
30mm
40mm
Thickness
10.55mm
Lug-to-Lug
34mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Applied Index Markers
OG
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
6T27
Ameriquartz USA
Type
Automatic
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
$375
$299

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What people say

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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.

Praesidus DD-45

The Praesidus DD-45 is lauded for its detailed vintage-inspired design and solid finishing, with reviewers highlighting the impressive aged indices and hands on the "Patina" version and a well-finished 38mm steel case. Its 100-meter water resistance exceeds that of the original military watches, and the included leather strap is praised for its quality and vintage character, despite initial stiffness. One reviewer notes the Landeron movement exhibits jerky hand-winding. Overall, reviewers rate the Praesidus DD-45 highly for its faithful vintage aesthetic and robust build at its $900 price point.

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