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Brew 8-Bit V2vsMakydo Mystic Blue

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8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
Mystic Blue
MakydoMystic Blue

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
Mystic Blue38mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
Mystic Blue
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
Mystic Blue50m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
Mystic Blue

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Thickness
10.4mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
27mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK64
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395

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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.

Makydo Mystic Blue

Owners widely praise the Makydo Mystic Blue for its aesthetic appeal, impeccable finishing on the case and bracelet, and its sunburst dial. The 38mm size is noted to wear comfortably, closer to 39mm. Some owners report the clasp takes time to get used to for smooth operation.

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