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Brew Super MetricvsLongines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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Super Metric
BrewSuper Metric
MSRP $475
SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesSPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $3,550

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Super Metric36mm
SPIRIT ZULU TIME42mm
Power Reserve
Super Metric
SPIRIT ZULU TIME72h
Water Resistance
Super Metric50m
SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
Super Metric$475
SPIRIT ZULU TIME$3,550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
10.75mm
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
49.4mm
Lug Width
19.85mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Ceramic
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Both sides
Dial Color
Fine-Texture
Black
Indices
Applied Arabic numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
VK68
L844.4
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Complications
Chronograph
Hours, minutes, seconds and date, 24 hours hand with time zone mechanism

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$475
$3,550

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What people say

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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.

Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME for its refined finishing, attractive dial with gilt elements, and smooth winding action. Reviewers highlight its handsome and versatile design, with some noting the 39mm variant offers comfortable wearability. The L844.4 movement provides a 72-hour power reserve and COSC certification. Some owners find the bracelet lacks sufficient micro-adjustment and prefer a weightier feel, while others note the 41mm or 42mm case sizes may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME highly for its excellent finishing and appealing design at its price point.

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