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Brew 8-Bit V2vsStraton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

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8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
10.4mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
47.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Stamped Design with Wheel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
3D Pixel Texture

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
VK64
NE86
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$1,099

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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.

Straton Curve Chrono MKII

The watch offers a retro motorsport aesthetic with a quality finish and well-chosen movements at an affordable price. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

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