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My TIMEMORE 激流 / Crystal Eye VECTOR: a first brew and bare-metal look

Reviewed: TIMEMORE Crystal Eye VECTOR Dripper, TIMEMORE x Matt WintonRegional reference: TIMEMORE x Matt Winton Crystal Eye VECTOR Dripper (United States)

I removed the black sleeve and base for a cleaner look, then brewed 15 g in three pours over 1:50; the flow and flavor seemed ordinary.

The owner holds the exposed metal core of a TIMEMORE Crystal Eye VECTOR coffee dripper with its black sleeve removed.
A close-up shows the stepped metal ribs and contact points inside the VECTOR coffee dripper.
A top view of the VECTOR dripper shows the ribbed brewing cone and engraved 304 stainless steel and TIMEMORE x Matt Winton markings. It sits over a dark textured cup.
The metal VECTOR brewing cone sits inside its black sleeve over a dark cup.
A close-up shows the VECTOR dripper’s toothed drain opening and surrounding black support.
An angled close-up shows the VECTOR dripper’s metal rim and internal raised ribs.
The VECTOR dripper, fitted with its black sleeve and base, sits on a dark textured cup beside a kettle.
Coffee slurry sits in a paper filter inside the VECTOR dripper over a scale; the rim is marked for a 10–18 g dose.

My TIMEMORE x Matt Winton Crystal Eye VECTOR dripper arrived today. The dripper feels solid and has a strong industrial look, like a turbocharger. I don’t like the black sleeve or plastic base; they make it less attractive, so I’m using it without them now. Just be careful not to burn your hand on the handle.

I tried one brew: 15 g of coffee, three pours, and 1 minute 50 seconds. The flow was about average, and the flavor didn’t stand out. But it’s inexpensive!

Source: ktke · Xiaohongshu · Edited February 27 (year not shown) · 泰摩xMatt联名激流V型滤杯. Search this Chinese title in Xiaohongshu to find the original post.

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Models in your region

The owner’s 激流V型 corresponds to the TIMEMORE x Matt Winton Crystal Eye VECTOR Dripper sold in the United States.

Model in this review Related regional model What to know
TIMEMORE x Matt Winton Crystal Eye VECTOR Dripper TIMEMORE x Matt Winton Crystal Eye VECTOR Dripper (United States) The US listing specifies a 304 stainless-steel brewer core, an insulating ABS sleeve, standard 01 paper filters and a 10–18 g dose range. These are manufacturer specifications; the owner tried one 15 g brew.
Model in this review
TIMEMORE x Matt Winton Crystal Eye VECTOR Dripper
Related regional model
TIMEMORE x Matt Winton Crystal Eye VECTOR Dripper (United States)
What to know
The US listing specifies a 304 stainless-steel brewer core, an insulating ABS sleeve, standard 01 paper filters and a 10–18 g dose range. These are manufacturer specifications; the owner tried one 15 g brew.

The sleeve changes the handling trade-off

Removing the black parts gave the owner the exposed-metal look they preferred. TIMEMORE describes the ABS sleeve as insulation and a cool grip, so that appearance choice also removes a feature designed for handling hot brews. The source warns about the handle but reports no temperature measurement or burn.

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