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Brew 8-Bit V2vsFarer Portobello - Nearly New

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8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
Portobello - Nearly New
FarerPortobello - Nearly New
MSRP $1,155

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
Portobello - Nearly New38.5mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
Portobello - Nearly New63h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
Portobello - Nearly New100m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
Portobello - Nearly New$1,155

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
38mm
38.5mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L marine grade 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
Indices
Applied

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK64
Sellita SW510M
Type
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
63h
Jewels
0
23
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$1,155

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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.

Farer Portobello - Nearly New

Farer Portobello - Nearly New is widely praised for its striking good looks and build quality, exceeding expectations from website photos. Owners appreciate its unique design and the value it offers, with one noting the manual movement and another highlighting the "pop" of its color combinations. The 38.5mm size is considered acceptable on a 7.5-inch wrist. One owner reported a small white spec on the sapphire crystal, suggesting it was likely internal and not a factory defect. Overall, owners rate the Farer Portobello - Nearly New highly for its visually striking design and perceived value.

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