Which is cheaper, the Brew Metric Lite or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

At MSRP the Brew Metric Lite is the cheaper of the two at $375, against $665 for the Traska Seafarer Charcoal — a $290 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Brew Metric Lite or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal wears larger at 40mm versus 30mm for the Brew Metric Lite — a 10mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Brew Metric Lite or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal is rated to 150m versus 50m for the Brew Metric Lite.

What movement does the Brew Metric Lite run compared to the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Brew Metric Lite uses the 6T27 and the Traska Seafarer Charcoal uses the 9039.

Side by side

Brew Metric LitevsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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

Brew Metric Lite

MSRP $375

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

SEA-BLK-V3

MSRP $665

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Metric Lite30mm

Seafarer Charcoal40mm

Power Reserve

Metric Lite—

Seafarer Charcoal42h

Water Resistance

Metric Lite50m

Seafarer Charcoal150m

MSRP

Metric Lite$375

Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Underside

Dial Color

Applied Index Markers

White

Indices

—

Applied

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

6T27

9039

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

42h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$375

$665

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

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.

Hodinkee

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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