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Brew 8-Bit V2vsMarloe Watch Company Sceptre S2

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8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
Sceptre S2
Marloe Watch CompanySceptre S2
MSRP $507

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
Sceptre S242mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
Sceptre S242h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
Sceptre S2200m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
Sceptre S2$507

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
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
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
3D Pixel Texture
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK64
Miyota 9039
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
$507

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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.

Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2's unique design, with particular admiration for its face, bezel, and distinctive orange chapter ring with "+" hour markers. The bracelet's finish and micro-adjustments are noted as well-executed, contributing to a solid feel and versatility for daily wear. However, some enthusiasts find the 42mm diameter wears large due to the expansive dial and thin bezel. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2 highly for its striking aesthetics and solid build at its price point.

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