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Metric
The Brew Metric is a 36mm square-case meca-quartz chronograph launched in 2021, drawing on 1970s utilitarian design language with an integrated stainless-steel bracelet, flat sapphire crystal, and a color-coded seconds scale calibrated for the espresso extraction window. Multiple colorways are available at $475.
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Overview
| Brand | Brew |
| Collection | Metric |
| Category | Chronograph |
| Released | 2021 |
| Price guide | Entry-level · Under $600 |
Full specification
Specs
Case & dial
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Lug-to-lug | 41.5 mm |
| Thickness | 10.75 mm |
| Lug width | 20 mm |
| Water resistance | 50 m |
| Crystal | sapphire |
| Case material | stainless steel |
| Bezel | fixed, polished TV-style |
| Case back | solid |
Movement & furniture
| Type | Meca-quartz |
| Caliber | Seiko VK68 → |
| Functions | Chronograph, Small seconds, Chrono minutes, Date |
| Jewels | 0 |
| Lume | Super-LumiNova |
| Strap / bracelet | integrated stainless steel bracelet |
Bottom line
A well-finished entry-level meca-quartz chronograph with genuine retro character that delivers more visual personality per dollar than most peers; best for small-wrist collectors who want a bold, offbeat design statement without paying mechanical prices.
Highlights
- 36mm square case / 41.5mm L2L
- Seiko VK68 meca-quartz with crisp reset
- Espresso-timing color-coded seconds scale
- Integrated tapered steel bracelet
- Flat sapphire crystal
Who it's for
Collectors with small to medium wrists (41.5mm lug-to-lug suits approximately 6.5–7 in / 16.5–18cm wrists comfortably) who want a compact, distinctively styled everyday chronograph at a microbrand price; coffee culture enthusiasts and fans of 1970s industrial-design language will especially appreciate the dial's subtle espresso-timing DNA.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you require a fully mechanical movement, water resistance beyond 50m, a round case, or easy bracelet-to-strap swappability without adapters.
Before you buy
- Lume is absent on the PVD Black variant — confirm the specific model before ordering
- Integrated bracelet has no standard lug gap; strap swaps require brand adapters or compatible quick-release solutions
- Original launch price was ~$395; current price is $475 — check listings for accuracy
- Date window present on Retro Dial and Steel Dial models but may be absent on some colorway variants (e.g. Super Metric)
FAQ
Is the Metric automatic or quartz?
It runs a meca-quartz movement.
What movement does the Metric use?
The Seiko VK68 (Seiko).
Does the Metric have a date?
Yes.
How water resistant is the Metric?
It is rated to 50 m.
How big does the Metric wear?
36 mm wide with a 41.5 mm lug-to-lug.
Does the VK68 feel like a proper chronograph to use?
Yes — the meca-quartz hybrid delivers a crisp, tactile pusher snap and an instant return-to-zero, noticeably more satisfying than a standard quartz chronograph, though it lacks the column-wheel feel of a fully mechanical movement.
Can the bracelet be swapped for a regular strap?
The bracelet is integrated with no standard lug gap, so easy strap swaps require brand-supplied adapters or compatible quick-release options; effortless interchangeability is not a Metric strength.
Is the espresso-timing theme too niche for everyday wear?
In practice it reads as a subtle design accent — most non-coffee-drinkers notice the yellow arc only when it's pointed out, making it a wearable inside reference rather than a novelty that dominates the dial.
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