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Brew 8-Bit V2vsVaer Design Navy Solar

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8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
3D Pixel Texture
Navy
Indices
Applied

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
$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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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