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Brew 8-Bit V2vsCIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVE

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

8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
CRYSTAL LOVE
CIGA DesignCRYSTAL LOVE
MSRP $399

At a glance

24 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
CRYSTAL LOVE
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
CRYSTAL LOVE
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
CRYSTAL LOVE30m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
CRYSTAL LOVE$399

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
3D Pixel Texture
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK64
Miyota Automatic
Type
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
Jewels
0
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

CIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVE

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVE for its striking dial details and significant wrist presence. However, legibility is frequently cited as a challenge, even with generational improvements. Strap options are limited, with the watch being particular about compatible pairings. On balance, owners rate the CIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVE highly for its visually arresting dial and unique aesthetic, despite the legibility and strap limitations.

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