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Seiko 5 Sports SNXS seriesvsBrew Super Metric

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Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series for its attractive sunburst dials, vintage aesthetic, and excellent value, with many highlighting its comfortable wearability. Reviewers and owners consistently flag the stock bracelet as a significant weakness, often described as jangly, hair-pulling, and difficult to adjust, with a flimsy clasp. The Hardlex crystal is noted as being prone to scratching, and the caseback is described as thick, contributing to a bulky appearance. Accuracy with the movement is reported to be variable, ranging from +/- 1-2 seconds per day to +/- 20 seconds or more, and the movement itself lacks hacking and hand-winding. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series highly for its stunning dials and value, despite significant criticisms of its bracelet and movement limitations.

From video reviewers

The vintage-inspired design and compact case size are praised. The price increase over the previous generation is a point of contention.

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

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5 Sports SNXS series37.4mm
Super Metric36mm
Power Reserve
5 Sports SNXS series41h
Super Metric
Water Resistance
5 Sports SNXS series100m
Super Metric50m
MSRP
5 Sports SNXS series$415
Super Metric$475

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
37.4mm
36mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.7mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
19.85mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Dial Color
Fine-Texture
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
4R36
VK68
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
0h
Jewels
24
0
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$415
$475
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