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Brew Super MetricvsVaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

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Super Metric
BrewSuper Metric
MSRP $475
G2 Apocalypse GMT
VaerG2 Apocalypse GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Super Metric36mm
G2 Apocalypse GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Super Metric
G2 Apocalypse GMT40h
Water Resistance
Super Metric50m
G2 Apocalypse GMT150m
MSRP
Super Metric$475
G2 Apocalypse GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
10.75mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
19.85mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
VK68
Ronda 515 GMT
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$475
$399

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What people say

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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.

Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

Owners praise the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT's well-executed proportions and smooth GMT bezel action. One owner reports quality control issues such as misaligned hands and dust under the crystal, attributing these to the sub-$500 price point. The watch features a caller-style quartz movement for quick-set date adjustment and its lume is functional, though noted as a step below other models. Overall, owners find the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT offers good value for its price, despite potential quality control concerns.

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