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Brew 8-Bit V2vsIslander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63

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8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63
IslanderIslander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63
MSRP $429

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-6338mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63200m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63$429

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
10.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Engraved screw-in back

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Double Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
3D Pixel Texture

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
VK64
Seiko NH36
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$429

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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.

Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63

The Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63 is praised for its screw pins, milled scissor clasp, and embossed ceramic bezel, offering excellent specifications for its price. Owners note its better alignment compared to some alternatives and appreciate its design inspiration. Overall, owners rate the Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63 highly for its build features and value.

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