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Brew 8-Bit V2vsCWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch

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8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWCG10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $333

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch38mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch50m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch$333

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Thickness
10.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
18.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
3D Pixel Texture
CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
VK64
ETA F06.461
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
$333

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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 G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch for its 36mm size and comfortable, "chunky" wearability, with one owner calling it their "perfect watch." The bead-blasted stainless steel case, fixed spring bars, and acrylic crystal that scratches but buffs out are noted features. Some enthusiasts point out the dial's "T" marking alongside Super-LumiNova as a detail difference from originals, and one owner found the reissue's crystal magnified the dial more. The 50m water resistance is considered sufficient for its field watch purpose. On balance, owners rate the CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch highly for its comfortable wearability and distinct dial at its price point.

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