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Brew 8-Bit V2vsBrew Super Metric

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
Super Metric
BrewSuper Metric
MSRP $475

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
Super Metric36mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
Super Metric
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
Super Metric50m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
Super Metric$475

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
10.4mm
10.75mm
Lug Width
22mm
19.85mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
3D Pixel Texture
Fine-Texture

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
VK64
VK68

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$475

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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.

Brew Super Metric

Owners widely praise the Brew Super Metric's unique, asymmetrical, and colorful 70s-inspired design, with many appreciating its finishing and dial details for the price. Some owners find the integrated bracelet can be a hair-puller, and the watch wears larger than its 36mm dimensions due to the square case and bracelet. The lume is noted as weak, and some find the dial graphics busy, though others love the colorful, essence-keeping 2.0 design. On balance, owners rate the Brew Super Metric highly for its distinctive style and value, with many finding it a fun and comfortable daily wearer.

From video reviewers

The Brew Super Metric's Meca-Quartz Chrono functionality is one of the best the reviewer has seen. The watch's unique design is a key part of its charm. The Seiko meca-quartz caliber contributes to its value for the price. The lume could be improved, as it's not as bright as some other watches in its class. The price may not be the cheapest option in its class.

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