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Brew Metric LitevsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Metric Lite
BrewMetric Lite
MSRP $375
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Metric Lite30mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Metric Lite
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Metric Lite50m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Metric Lite$375
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Mechanical
Field
Diameter
30mm
40mm
Thickness
10.55mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
34mm
41mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Applied Index Markers
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
6T27
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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