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Brew 8-Bit V2vsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $3,000
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its attractive vintage-inspired design and compact 39mm size, with one owner finding the red dial unique and gorgeous. Reviewers and owners note the solar-powered quartz movement, with one owner considering $700 expensive for this specification and another wishing for a thinner case. The SPEEDTIMER is described as a sturdy and reliable everyday watch, though one owner questioned its resale value. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its stylish, compact design and solar functionality, despite some finding the price point and case thickness slightly high.

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42.5mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
Prospex SPEEDTIMER45h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$3,000

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
38mm
42.5mm
Thickness
10.4mm
15.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
3D Pixel Texture
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK64
8R46
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
45h
Jewels
0
34
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$3,000
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