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Brew 8-Bit V2vsHELM Miyako

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

8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
Miyako
HELMMiyako
MSRP $375

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
Miyako40mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
Miyako42h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
Miyako200m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
Miyako$375

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
13.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
3D Pixel Texture
Gray
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK64
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
42h
Jewels
0
24
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$375

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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.

HELM Miyako

HELM Miyako owners widely praise its exceptional value and quality, with multiple reports highlighting its stunning appearance and dial details. The watch is noted for its excellent accuracy, with figures around +1.5 to +2 seconds per day. One owner found the HELM Miyako to be tough and versatile, fitting well on a 6.6-inch wrist. Overall, owners consider the HELM Miyako an amazing value and a great watch, worth the wait for its availability.

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