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Brew 8-Bit V2vsZelos Thresher 44

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8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
Thresher 44
ZelosThresher 44
MSRP $549

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
Thresher 4444mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
Thresher 4440h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
Thresher 44500m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
Thresher 44$549

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
44mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
44mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
500m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK64
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic
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
$549

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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.

Zelos Thresher 44

Owners widely praise the Zelos Thresher 44, with one owner noting its finish has proven remarkably scratch-resistant. However, one owner found the finishing on their hammered grey variant not as well done as expected. The Zelos Thresher 44 with an agate dial sold out in 90 seconds, with one owner receiving theirs and noting the bracelet was fully wrapped. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Thresher 44 highly for its desirability and scratch-resistant finish.

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