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Brew Metric LitevsSeiko 5 Sports SNXS 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 5 Sports SNXS series

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series for its attractive sunburst dials, vintage aesthetic, and excellent value, with many highlighting its comfortable wearability. Reviewers and owners consistently flag the stock bracelet as a significant weakness, often described as jangly, hair-pulling, and difficult to adjust, with a flimsy clasp. The Hardlex crystal is noted as being prone to scratching, and the caseback is described as thick, contributing to a bulky appearance. Accuracy with the movement is reported to be variable, ranging from +/- 1-2 seconds per day to +/- 20 seconds or more, and the movement itself lacks hacking and hand-winding. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series highly for its stunning dials and value, despite significant criticisms of its bracelet and movement limitations.

From video reviewers

The vintage-inspired design and compact case size are praised. The price increase over the previous generation is a point of contention.

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Metric Lite30mm
5 Sports SNXS series37.4mm
Power Reserve
Metric Lite
5 Sports SNXS series41h
Water Resistance
Metric Lite50m
5 Sports SNXS series100m
MSRP
Metric Lite$375
5 Sports SNXS series$415

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Mechanical
Sport
Diameter
30mm
37.4mm
Thickness
10.55mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
34mm
44.7mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Applied Index Markers
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
6T27
4R36
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$415
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