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Seiko AlpinistvsBrew 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.

Seiko Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its durability, accuracy, and value, with many appreciating its versatile style and useful day-date complication. Some owners highlight the 70-hour power reserve and 20 bar water resistance as significant benefits. However, opinions are divided on its size and thickness, with some finding it too large and heavy for a field watch, while others consider it a perfect or comfortable fit, especially at 38mm. There is also disagreement regarding the crystal type, with some criticizing the Hardlex while others appreciate the sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its robust performance and good value, despite differing views on its dimensions.

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
Alpinist39.5mm
Super Metric36mm
Power Reserve
Alpinist70h
Super Metric
Water Resistance
Alpinist200m
Super Metric50m
MSRP
Alpinist$750
Super Metric$475

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
36mm
Thickness
13.2mm
10.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
19.85mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Fine-Texture
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
6R35
VK68
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
70h
0h
Jewels
24
0
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$475
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