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Brew Metric LitevsGrand Seiko SLGB003

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Metric Lite
BrewMetric Lite
MSRP $375
SLGB003
Grand SeikoSLGB003
MSRP $11,400

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Metric Lite30mm
SLGB00337mm
Power Reserve
Metric Lite
SLGB00372h
Water Resistance
Metric Lite50m
SLGB003100m
MSRP
Metric Lite$375
SLGB003$11,400

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Mechanical
Dress
Diameter
30mm
37mm
Thickness
10.55mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
34mm
44.3mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Applied Index Markers
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
6T27
9RB2
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$11,400

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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.

Grand Seiko SLGB003

Grand Seiko SLGB003 owners widely praise its lightness and comfort, with a dial that offers a shifting character in different lighting conditions. Reviewers note its compact case size enhances wearability and versatility across wrist sizes. However, one owner found the dial underwhelming, and another reported a date disc issue with lower numbers not changing correctly. Some question the value proposition at around $10,000, citing the bracelet and dial as potential drawbacks, while others highlight the movement and smaller dimensions as significant positives. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SLGB003 highly for its movement and compact dimensions, despite some reservations about the dial and bracelet.

From video reviewers

The watch's exceptional accuracy is a notable strength, with both reviewers highlighting its precise timekeeping. A weakness is the relatively high price point compared to other Grand Seiko models. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with one reviewer noting it's relatively small at 37mm, while the other doesn't mention case size as a concern.

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