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Orient Star Modern SkeletonvsBrew Super Metric

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Orient Star Modern Skeleton

The Orient Star Modern Skeleton's 70-hour power reserve and silicon escape wheel are highlighted as key strengths. No shared weaknesses were identified across the reviews.

Brew Super Metric

Owners widely praise the Brew Super Metric's unique, asymmetrical, and colorful 70s-inspired design, with many appreciating its finishing and dial details for the price. Some owners find the integrated bracelet can be a hair-puller, and the watch wears larger than its 36mm dimensions due to the square case and bracelet. The lume is noted as weak, and some find the dial graphics busy, though others love the colorful, essence-keeping 2.0 design. On balance, owners rate the Brew Super Metric highly for its distinctive style and value, with many finding it a fun and comfortable daily wearer.

From video reviewers

The Brew Super Metric's Meca-Quartz Chrono functionality is one of the best the reviewer has seen. The watch's unique design is a key part of its charm. The Seiko meca-quartz caliber contributes to its value for the price. The lume could be improved, as it's not as bright as some other watches in its class. The price may not be the cheapest option in its class.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Modern Skeleton41mm
Super Metric36mm
Power Reserve
Modern Skeleton50h
Super Metric
Water Resistance
Modern Skeleton100m
Super Metric50m
MSRP
Modern Skeleton$600
Super Metric$475

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Mechanical
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
10.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
21mm
19.85mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
White
Fine-Texture

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Orient F6F44
Seiko VK68
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
50h
0h
Jewels
24
0
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$475
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