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Brew 8-Bit V2vsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

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The bottom line

The 26mm FLAGSHIP CLASSIC wears 12mm narrower than the 38mm 8-Bit V2 — that's a meaningful jump on most wrists.

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.

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners widely praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC for its vintage-inspired design, impressive finishing for the price, and classic 38.5mm size, with many highlighting its slim and accurate movement. Some owners appreciate the rice grain bracelet and versatility for daily wear, while others single out the elegant hands and small seconds subdial. A few reviewers note the 3-bar water resistance and closed case back as potential drawbacks, and one owner finds the 12.4mm thickness and flat caseback make it wear tall. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its exceptional value and classic aesthetic.

Where to get them

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Brew 8-Bit V2
Brew 8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $1,800
8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $1,800

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC26mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC45h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$1,800

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
26mm
Thickness
10.4mm
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
32.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
12mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
3D Pixel Texture
Silver
Indices
Applied indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
VK64
L592.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
45h
Complications
Chronograph
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$1,800

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