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Brew 8-Bit V2vsDan Henry 1962

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8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
1962
Dan Henry1962
MSRP $280

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
196239mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
196240h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
1962
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
1962$280

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
45.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
VK64
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
$280

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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.

Dan Henry 1962

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1962 for its legibility and attractive panda dial, noting its value under $300. However, some find its quartz chronograph functionality limited. One owner reports strap fitting difficulties due to tight tolerances and poor lume that fades quickly, with glowing sub-dial hands hindering legibility. Another owner describes black hands on black sub-dials as an issue for visibility. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1962 highly for its attractive panda dial and value, despite some concerns about its quartz chronograph functionality and legibility.

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