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Brew 8-Bit V2vsBoldr Odyssey Original

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

8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
Odyssey Original
BoldrOdyssey Original
MSRP $799

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
Odyssey Original45.5mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
Odyssey Original42h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
Odyssey Original500m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
Odyssey Original$799

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
45.5mm
Thickness
10.4mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
52mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
500m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK64
SW200-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
42h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$799

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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.

Boldr Odyssey Original

Owners widely praise the Boldr Odyssey Original's value, with one noting the blue dial and bronze case develop an amazing patina and another highlighting the personalized purchase experience. The watch is available for $350 and comes in its original dive case. One owner observed that the 12 o'clock markers on a bronze variant were not straight. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Odyssey Original highly for its developing patina and strong value proposition.

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