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Brew Metric LitevsGrand Seiko SBGR261

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Metric Lite
BrewMetric Lite
MSRP $375
SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Metric Lite30mm
SBGR26139.5mm
Power Reserve
Metric Lite
SBGR26172h
Water Resistance
Metric Lite50m
SBGR26130m
MSRP
Metric Lite$375
SBGR261$4,900

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Mechanical
Dress
Diameter
30mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.55mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
34mm
46.9mm
Lug Width
18mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Applied Index Markers
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
6T27
9S65
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$4,900

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGR261

Grand Seiko SBGR261 owners praise its perfect 39.5mm dimensions, beautiful cream lacquered dial with a silver date disc, and blued second hand, noting the excellent finishing for its price point and its suitability for formal events. Some find the design too safe and the cream dial with leather strap less appealing, while others flag its over 13mm thickness as too tall for a dress watch. The movement finishing is described as rudimentary, though the 9S65 automatic is considered well-made and a terrific value. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR261 highly for its classic design and excellent finishing at its price.

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