Side by side

CIGA Design BLUE PLANETvsBrew Super Metric

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

BLUE PLANET
CIGA DesignBLUE PLANET
MSRP $999
Super Metric
BrewSuper Metric
MSRP $475

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BLUE PLANET
Super Metric36mm
Power Reserve
BLUE PLANET
Super Metric
Water Resistance
BLUE PLANET30m
Super Metric50m
MSRP
BLUE PLANET$999
Super Metric$475

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
Thickness
10.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
Lug Width
19.85mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Fine-Texture
Indices
Applied

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$999
$475

Follow this matchup

Get a note when CIGA Design BLUE PLANET vs Brew Super Metric gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

CIGA Design BLUE PLANET

The CIGA Design BLUE PLANET is widely praised for its unique visual impact and aesthetic, particularly its 3D rotating globe dial with raised topography. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight the high aesthetics and unique time-telling mechanism. However, legibility is a recurring concern, with multiple sources noting difficulty distinguishing familiar continents and small, unclear markers. The 46mm case, while lugless and surprisingly wearable for some due to its short lug-to-lug distance, is described as top-heavy and having substantial heft, especially in stainless steel. The automatic movement offers a 40-hour power reserve and an accuracy range of +30/-15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the CIGA Design BLUE PLANET for its striking, unique dial design and aesthetic appeal, despite significant legibility challenges.

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.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.