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Brew Metric LitevsSeiko Prospex Sea The Black Series

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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 Prospex Sea The Black Series

The Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series is widely praised for its impressive value and compelling design elements. Reviewers highlight the SLA073's cave-diving-inspired dial, high-quality bracelet, and the robust 8L35 movement, calling it a standout release. The SRPE33 and SRPE39 models are noted for their attractive price, manta ray decorated dials, and excellent LumiBrite lume, though bezel alignment can be inconsistent. The SNJ029 is celebrated for its dynamic, colorful aesthetic, solar charging, and comfortable strap, making it ideal for outdoor adventures. Overall, the consensus is that Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series models offer excellent value, with specific models lauded for their unique dials, quality finishing, and practical features like solar charging.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Metric Lite30mm
Prospex Sea The Black Series45mm
Power Reserve
Metric Lite
Prospex Sea The Black Series41h
Water Resistance
Metric Lite50m
Prospex Sea The Black Series200m
MSRP
Metric Lite$375
Prospex Sea The Black Series$765

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, index(es) and bezel

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$765
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