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Brew 8-Bit V2vsRZE Urbanist

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8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
10.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Grade 5 Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
VK64
Miyota 2035
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
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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