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Brew 8-Bit V2vsCitizen Mickey Astronaut

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8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
Mickey Astronaut
CitizenMickey Astronaut
MSRP $319
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.

Citizen Mickey Astronaut

The Citizen Mickey Astronaut is praised for its highly detailed dial art with luminous Mickey and stars, and offers 100 meters of water resistance. Some owners question its legibility due to the dial design and note its large 42mm case diameter, with one measuring it closer to 45.8mm. The crown placement at 4 o'clock is found difficult to wind by one owner, though they still value the watch. Overall, owners appreciate the Citizen Mickey Astronaut for its unique dial art and robust water resistance, despite some concerns about case size and crown ergonomics.

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
Mickey Astronaut42mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
Mickey Astronaut40h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
Mickey Astronaut100m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
Mickey Astronaut$319

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Casual
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK64
J810
Type
Quartz
Solar
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
$319
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