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Brew 8-Bit V2vsHamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz

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8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz
HamiltonAmerican Classic PSR Digital Quartz
MSRP $1,225

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz41mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz40h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz100m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz$1,225

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
10.4mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
VK64
H-10e
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
$1,225

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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.

Hamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz for its cool retro-futuristic design and historical reissue status, with many finding it comfortable for all-day wear on its tapering bracelet. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its exceptional accuracy, with figures ranging from +/- zero seconds per day to -0.5 to +0.7 seconds per day. The watch features a hybrid dual display with LCD and OLED technology, a sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance, with battery life estimated at three to five years. Some owners note sharp edges on the clasp buttons and a lack of micro-adjustments on the butterfly clasp, while others find the red LCD dim outdoors and the display activation delayed, requiring a button press to see the time in the dark. The price is considered accessible by some for its unique character and heritage, though others find it expensive for a quartz digital watch.

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