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Brew 8-Bit V2vsGruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

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8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
Field III GMT Date
Gruppo GammaField III GMT Date
MSRP $459

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
Field III GMT Date40mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
Field III GMT Date41h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
Field III GMT Date200m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
Field III GMT Date$459

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
48.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
3D Pixel Texture
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK64
Seiko Instruments NH38A
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$459

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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.

Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

Owners widely praise the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date for its awesome looks, quality, and good value. The watch features a 40mm brushed 316L stainless steel case, box sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance, powered by a Seiko NH34A movement. Some reviewers note the NH34A movement's accuracy can range from -20~+40 seconds per day, though one reviewer reported +5 seconds per day with a regulated movement. The dial's dense layout with Arabic numerals can be overwhelming for some, and one owner found the size unsuitable for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date highly for its impressive finishing and toolish design at its price point.

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