[Brad]

Well, the X6HR is new technology, much easier to use, smaller, lighter (but not significant). They now both use the same strap, so no difference there.
I was never a fan of the leather strap for an athletic watch, doesn't make sense to me, and Suunto still does not offer an alternative.
The X6HR is a bit more $$ but much better as far as I'm concearned, but if you like a real big watch, the Metron is 1/3 bigger.

Hope that helps,

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