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Brew Metric LitevsPraesidus Service Watch

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Metric Lite
BrewMetric Lite
MSRP $375
Service Watch
PraesidusService Watch
MSRP $259

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Metric Lite30mm
Service Watch42mm
Power Reserve
Metric Lite
Service Watch40h
Water Resistance
Metric Lite50m
Service Watch100m
MSRP
Metric Lite$375
Service Watch$259

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Mechanical
Field
Diameter
30mm
42mm
Thickness
10.55mm
Lug-to-Lug
34mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Applied Index Markers
Green
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
6T27
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$259

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What people say

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Brew Metric Lite

The Brew Metric Lite is praised for its comfortable wear and attractive dial. Owners note the Miyota 6T27 automatic movement, which offers a 40-hour power reserve and features a signed rotor. It includes applied indices with polished "mountain-top" details and lume pips. Some owners, however, express a desire for a larger case and crown. Overall, owners appreciate the Brew Metric Lite for its comfortable wear and beautiful dial.

Praesidus Service Watch

Owners widely praise the Praesidus Service Watch for its 38mm size and solid build quality, with the domed crystal providing vintage distortion and the unbranded dial appealing to history enthusiasts. However, owners report jumpy hand sensitivity when setting the time. One owner experienced a scratchy crown and a noisy rotor on their DD-45, which persisted after warranty service and eventually led to the crown locking mid-way. Concerns about slow customer service and a negative reputation for Praesidus's support are also noted by owners. On balance, owners appreciate the vintage aesthetic and wearability of the Praesidus Service Watch, though persistent customer service issues temper enthusiasm.

From video reviewers

The 38mm case size is a strength for those preferring smaller watches. The dial may show slight discoloration or unevenness in finish.

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