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Brew 8-Bit V2vsTissot Carson Premium

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

8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
Carson Premium
TissotCarson Premium
MSRP $450
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.

Tissot Carson Premium

Owners widely praise the Tissot Carson Premium for its classy, jewelry-like appearance and versatile wearability, with many noting its refined materials and finishing. The watch is considered worth its price premium due to features like a date complication and a 20mm lug width for easier strap changes. Its sapphire crystal is noted to hold up well, and the dial is described as having a nice silvery finish with a framed date detail. One owner highlights the attractive moonphase complication and high value for money. However, one owner reported their automatic Tissot Carson gained about a minute per day, which they found excessive for a Swiss-made watch. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Carson Premium highly for its attractive aesthetics and value, despite isolated reports of timekeeping issues.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
Carson Premium30mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
Carson Premium40h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
Carson Premium50m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
Carson Premium$450

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
30mm
Thickness
10.4mm
6.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
30mm
Lug Width
22mm
15mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
3D Pixel Texture
Silver
Indices
Roman

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
VK64
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
$450
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