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Brew 8-Bit V2vsSpinnaker Bradner GMT

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8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
Bradner GMT42mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
Bradner GMT40h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
Bradner GMT180m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
Bradner GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
10.4mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
50mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
180m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
3D Pixel Texture
Brown
Indices
Applied

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK64
Seiko NH34A
Type
Quartz
Automatic
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

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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.

Spinnaker Bradner GMT

The Spinnaker Bradner GMT is praised for its awesome lume and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting the rubber strap is very comfortable and the beads of rice bracelet fits well on smaller wrists. Some find its 15mm thickness and bold colorway may not appeal to everyone, and one owner views it as more of a casual GMT with tool-watch styling than a diver. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner GMT highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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