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Brew 8-Bit V2vsFortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC

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

8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
Marinemaster M-44 DLC
FortisMarinemaster M-44 DLC
MSRP $5,450

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
Marinemaster M-44 DLC44mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
Marinemaster M-44 DLC38h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
Marinemaster M-44 DLC300m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
Marinemaster M-44 DLC$5,450

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
44mm
Thickness
10.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel (DLC)
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
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK64
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
38h
Jewels
0
26
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$5,450

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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.

Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC is widely praised for its robust COSC-certified Kenissi Werk 11 movement, offering a 70-hour power reserve, and its stealthy, scratch-resistant Dianoir DLC coating. Owners find it comfortable to wear despite its 44mm size, with one owner considering it a standout piece. Some reviewers note a subtle difference in the color tone of the DLC coating on the crown and bezel lock between variants. Overall, owners and reviewers regard the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC highly for its durable construction and reliable, high-spec movement.

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