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Brew 8-Bit V2vsFarer GMT BEZEL

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8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
GMT BEZEL
FarerGMT BEZEL
MSRP $1,325

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
GMT BEZEL40mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
GMT BEZEL56h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
GMT BEZEL200m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
GMT BEZEL$1,325

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
44.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L marine-grade 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
Red
Indices
Applied

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK64
Sellita SW330-2
Type
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
56h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$1,325

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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.

Farer GMT BEZEL

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Farer GMT BEZEL for its exceptional value, unique design language, and wearable dimensions, with one owner noting its fit, finish, and quality rivaling higher-end brands. Specific strengths highlighted include enthusiastic color combinations, a vintage charm from the bubble crystal, and comfortable wearability due to its 12.5mm thickness and short lug-to-lug. The watch features a Sellita SW330-2 top-grade movement and 200m water resistance, with pricing around US$1,550 / €1,575. Some owners find the aluminum bezel less durable, and legibility on the white dial was initially a concern, though hand changes have been made. Opinions on Farer's market positioning vary, with some placing it at a luxury level and others at a more accessible tier. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer GMT BEZEL highly for its compelling blend of design, wearability, and utility at its price point.

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