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Brew MetricvsBoldr Venture Wayfarer

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Metric
BrewMetric
MSRP $475
Venture Wayfarer
BoldrVenture Wayfarer
MSRP $339

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Metric36mm
Venture Wayfarer38mm
Power Reserve
Metric
Venture Wayfarer40h
Water Resistance
Metric50m
Venture Wayfarer200m
MSRP
Metric$475
Venture Wayfarer$339

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Tool
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
10.75mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
44mm
Lug Width
19.85mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Un-Dark Lt Ed
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK68
Miyota 8217
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$475
$339

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Brew Metric

The Brew Metric is widely praised for its 1970s-inspired retro design, with reviewers and owners specifically highlighting its unique dial aesthetics, compact 36mm case size, and comfortable wearability on various wrist sizes. The watch's finishing is frequently lauded, with particular appreciation for its contrasting brushed and polished surfaces and well-executed gold treatment. Owners also note the pleasing feel of the pushers and crown, the accuracy of the VK68 meca-quartz movement, and the sapphire crystal. However, some owners report quality control issues, including dial defects and missing lume, and a few find the bezel dents easily. The bracelet is a point of contention, with some finding it uncomfortable and prone to pulling arm hairs, while others praise its dramatic taper. The watch's 50-meter water resistance is considered cautious by one reviewer, and the lug width of 19.85mm limits strap options.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique design and compact dimensions are praised. The bracelet is noted as stiff and lacking flexibility. Reviewers were divided on whether the Seiko NH35A movement or the meca-quartz movement offered better value at the price point.

Boldr Venture Wayfarer

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture Wayfarer for its distinctive, angular titanium case, lightweight 38mm size, and comfortable wearability, especially on smaller wrists, with particular appreciation for its bright, long-lasting lume and legible dial featuring syringe hands and an orange second hand accent. Some owners note the finishing is only "ok," while others describe it as excellent, and accuracy figures range from acceptable to an average of +12 seconds per day. A few find the case design too utilitarian and the dial flat, with one owner mentioning less-than-smooth screw-down crown threads. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture Wayfarer highly for its unique design and comfortable titanium build at the price.

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