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Brew 8-Bit V2vsCWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch

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8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
What people say

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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.

CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch

Owners and reviewers widely praise the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch for its faithful homage to the original, noting the dial markings and bezel alignment. The polished steel case is a point of discussion, with some finding it incongruous for a military tool watch and others appreciating its utilitarian capabilities. The "faux patina" lume is described as too gold and glossy by one reviewer, while another finds the "QUARTZ" text and new logo "vulgar" compared to classic designs. On balance, owners and reviewers value the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch for its historical accuracy and tool watch aesthetic, despite some reservations about modern design choices and price.

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$1,142

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
300m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
3D Pixel Texture
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
VK64
Ronda 517
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
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