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Brew Metric LitevsSwatch Sistem Meche

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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.

Swatch Sistem Meche

Owners widely report the Swatch Sistem Meche's automatic movement is durable, with one owner using theirs roughly for four years without issue. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner noting gains of 1-2 seconds daily when worn, but over 12 seconds when stationary, while another reports -2 seconds/day accuracy, praising it as remarkable for the price. The watch features a 90-hour power reserve, and its transparent case back is admired. However, the Swatch Sistem Meche's sealed, non-serviceable construction is a point of concern for some, who note that Swatch typically replaces rather than services these watches, and that the plastic case can scratch easily. The automatic movement does not hack, and some users report the minute hand takes time to adjust after setting. Overall, owners rate the Swatch Sistem Meche highly for its impressive power reserve and accuracy at its price point, despite concerns about its non-serviceable design.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Metric Lite30mm
Sistem Meche42mm
Power Reserve
Metric Lite
Sistem Meche
Water Resistance
Metric Lite50m
Sistem Meche30m
MSRP
Metric Lite$375
Sistem Meche$250

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
30mm
42mm
Thickness
10.55mm
13.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
34mm
50.6mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial Color
Applied Index Markers

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6T27
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$250
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