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Brew Metric LitevsSeiko King Turtle

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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.

Seiko King Turtle

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, robust build, and superior lume, with many appreciating its faithful recreation of classic designs and proven movements like the 4R36 and 6R15. Reviewers highlight impressive case finishing and durability, noting that even larger models wear smaller than expected due to thoughtful case design. Some owners find the solar quartz models a great entry point, appreciating their design and solar functionality. However, specific variants receive critiques: the bracelet clasp on the Samurai is described as underwhelming, and the Sumo's bracelet width and clasp are seen as too narrow and rudimentary, respectively. The SPB183 is considered expensive for a Japanese watch, and its lume is noted as not quite matching older Seiko Monster models. The GMT function on the SPB519 is deemed less practical for serious travel, and its bezel clicks are described as quieter and mushier.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Metric Lite30mm
King Turtle45mm
Power Reserve
Metric Lite
King Turtle41h
Water Resistance
Metric Lite50m
King Turtle200m
MSRP
Metric Lite$375
King Turtle$650

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Mechanical
Diver
Diameter
30mm
45mm
Thickness
10.55mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
34mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Applied Index Markers
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6T27
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$650
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