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Brew Metric LitevsHELM Vanuatu

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Metric Lite
BrewMetric Lite
MSRP $375
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Metric Lite30mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Metric Lite
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Metric Lite50m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Metric Lite$375
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Mechanical
Diver
Diameter
30mm
42mm
Thickness
10.55mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
34mm
50mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
300m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Applied Index Markers
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
6T27
Seiko Instruments NH35
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
24
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$285

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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