Side by side

Brew 8-Bit V2vsChristopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
MSRP $1,695

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC46.68mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC38h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC200m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC$1,695

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
46.68mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
46.68mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Bronze
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Display

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
3D Pixel Texture
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
SLN X1 BL Old Radium

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK64
SW200
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
0h
38h
Jewels
0
26
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$1,695

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Brew 8-Bit V2 vs Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Brew 8-Bit V2

The Brew 8-Bit V2 is praised for its casually elegant, versatile rectangular design that subtly balances 8-bit gaming and coffee themes, with solid build quality and finishing. Owners note the left subdial tracks 60 minutes and the right indicates day/night, with the chronograph's second hand only moving when activated. Criticisms include the lack of a seconds subdial, no lume, minor movement quirks like the chronograph minute hand jumping upon reset, and a slightly off-center yellow part on the hour hand. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Brew 8-Bit V2 highly for its unique design and solid build quality at its price point.

Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC for its comfortable wearability, durable case and bezel, and smooth winding action, with one owner finding its case superior to a Tudor's. However, accuracy is a significant concern, with one owner reporting +17 seconds per day. The rubber strap is also noted as lacking refinement, and some suggest design tweaks for greater brand uniqueness. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC highly for its wearability and case finishing, despite accuracy concerns with the Sellita SW330-2 movement.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.