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Brew Super MetricvsLongines SPIRIT ZULU TIME 1925

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Super Metric
BrewSuper Metric
MSRP $475
SPIRIT ZULU TIME 1925
LonginesSPIRIT ZULU TIME 1925
MSRP $4,700

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Super Metric36mm
SPIRIT ZULU TIME 192539mm
Power Reserve
Super Metric
SPIRIT ZULU TIME 192572h
Water Resistance
Super Metric50m
SPIRIT ZULU TIME 1925100m
MSRP
Super Metric$475
SPIRIT ZULU TIME 1925$4,700

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
10.75mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
19.85mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Gold
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Both sides
Dial Color
Fine-Texture
Black
Indices
Applied Arabic numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
VK68
L844.4
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Complications
Chronograph
Hours, minutes, seconds and date, 24 hours hand with time zone mechanism

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$475
$4,700

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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.

Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME 1925

The Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME 1925 is widely praised for its handsome, vintage-inspired two-tone aesthetic, featuring a rose-gold capped bezel and dial accents, and is noted for its segment-leading finishing and solid feel. Owners and reviewers highlight the pleasing combination of precious metal with a rugged character. The watch is powered by the ETA-produced L844.4 automatic GMT movement, which is COSC chronometer certified and offers a 72-hour power reserve, visible through a sapphire caseback. Some reviewers flag the 13.5mm thickness as substantial, and the male endlinks may affect wearability on smaller wrists. The Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME 1925 is priced at approximately $4,350 and includes a bracelet and an additional NATO strap. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME 1925 highly for its refined vintage-inspired design and excellent finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Spirit Zulu Time 1925 features excellent finishing and a true GMT function. Reviewers questioned the value proposition due to the rose gold being a cap rather than solid.

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