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Brew 8-Bit V2vsKUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

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8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
SOMBRERO 90-011$980

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
10.4mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
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
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
3D Pixel Texture
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK64
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
42h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$980

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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.

KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

Owners widely praise the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 for its stunning dials, blued hands, and quality finishing, with many highlighting its great value and vintage-inspired aesthetic. The comfortable jubilee bracelet and excellent lume are frequently mentioned positives. One owner notes the watch is "pretty thick in regards to height," and another points out minor criticism regarding the handset finish and crown edges, with indices and handset sharing a similar color that can obscure visibility. The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 utilizes a Miyota 9039 movement, with reported accuracy ranging from -10 to +30 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 highly for its attractive design and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011's vintage-inspired dial and hands are a strong point, with reviewers noting their aesthetic appeal. The watch's design is also praised for its uniqueness, with one reviewer calling it "design perfection." However, the relatively short 40-hour power reserve of the MIYOTA Cal.9039 automatic movement is a notable weakness.

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