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Brew Metric LitevsStraton Straton Classic Driver MKII

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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.

Straton Classic Driver MKII

The Straton attracts owners for its vintage-inflected dial design and 40mm proportions; one appreciates the panda dial, sapphire crystal with anti-AR coating, and retro font. Owners note the finish quality matches the sub-$300 price point, though one flags the bracelet's end link fit as subpar and prefers a strap alternative instead. The 40mm case wears slightly larger than other 40mm watches. On balance, the Straton finds favor among owners seeking accessible vintage-style chronographs, though bracelet fit and mecha-quartz pricing merit consideration.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Metric Lite30mm
Straton Classic Driver MKII40mm
Power Reserve
Metric Lite
Straton Classic Driver MKII
Water Resistance
Metric Lite50m
Straton Classic Driver MKII200m
MSRP
Metric Lite$375
Straton Classic Driver MKII$299

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Mechanical
Chronograph
Diameter
30mm
40mm
Thickness
10.55mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
34mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Applied Index Markers

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6T27
Miyota 6S21
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$299
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