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Brew Metric LitevsZelos Helica

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Metric Lite
BrewMetric Lite
MSRP $375
Helica
ZelosHelica
MSRP $499

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Metric Lite30mm
Helica39mm
Power Reserve
Metric Lite
Helica40h
Water Resistance
Metric Lite50m
Helica100m
MSRP
Metric Lite$375
Helica$499

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Mechanical
Diver
Diameter
30mm
39mm
Thickness
10.55mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
34mm
39mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Applied Index Markers
39 - Wave MOP
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
6T27
Miyota 9015
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
$499

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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.

Zelos Helica

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica for its stunning, often color-shifting dials, with specific mentions of the MoP, slate grey, 'Steel Blue', and red opal variants being particularly captivating and artful. The 39mm case size is noted as fitting well on smaller wrists, and the overall build quality and finishing for the price are frequently highlighted as impressive, with one owner calling it "a lot of watch for the price." Some owners appreciate the novel bracelet designs and full lume dials, while others find the bracelet and clasp edges sharp or the clasp lacking on-the-fly adjustment. Opinions on the date window are mixed, with one owner disliking it. The Zelos Helica Moonphase was considered cluttered by one owner, and its $1K USD price point was felt to be steep by another, though popular variants sold out rapidly. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Helica highly for its striking dial designs and impressive value proposition.

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