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Brew 8-Bit V2vsCitizen Promaster Air A-T

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

8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
Promaster Air A-T
CitizenPromaster Air A-T
MSRP $581

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
Promaster Air A-T46mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
Promaster Air A-T40h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
Promaster Air A-T200m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
Promaster Air A-T$581

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
38mm
46mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
3D Pixel Texture
Green
Indices
Applied

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK64
E660
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
$581

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Citizen Promaster Air A-T

Owners widely praise the Citizen Promaster Eco-Drive for its value, reliability, and maintenance-free operation. Reviewers note the Citizen Promaster Air Automatic GMT is a large 44.5mm watch with a well-proportioned case and balanced dial, powered by an in-house automatic GMT movement. Concerns are raised about the unframed date window and uninspired case design on the GMT. Some owners find certain models, like the 36mm Eco-Drive, to be very small. The Promaster Air Automatic GMT is priced at $1,125 USD. On balance, owners and reviewers highlight the Promaster's strong value and reliability as its primary strengths.

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