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Brew Metric LitevsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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

Metric Lite
BrewMetric Lite
MSRP $375
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Metric Lite30mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Metric Lite
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Metric Lite50m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Metric Lite$375
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Mechanical
Field
Diameter
30mm
40mm
Thickness
10.55mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
34mm
48mm
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

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Applied Index Markers
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
6T27
Type
Automatic
Quartz
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
$329

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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.

Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its robust build, bright C3 SuperLuminova lume, and solar charging capabilities, with one owner preferring its greater water resistance. Some owners report issues with hand alignment and second hand accuracy, though Vaer's customer service is noted for responsiveness with exchanges or refunds. One owner mentioned spring bar holes being close to the edge, a point of QC discussion. On balance, owners appreciate the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its solar charging and robust build, despite occasional reports of minor alignment issues.

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