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Brew 8-Bit V2vsCWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date

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8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
300m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
3D Pixel Texture
CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black (SF300 QS120-DD)
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
VK64
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
$624

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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.

CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date

The CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date is widely praised for its exceptional legibility, particularly its dial design and thickly applied Super-LumiNova that remains readable all night. Owners appreciate its robust, toolish, bombproof design and comfortable wearability, with one noting its 11mm thickness and smaller wear size. The PVD finish withstands significant abuse. The Ronda movement is considered to have consistent second-hand movement. Some find its £700 price steep, especially compared to less expensive quartz divers, and fixed spring bars are noted as a drawback. Customer service is also flagged as potentially lacking by some. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date highly for its military aesthetics, legibility, and robust, comfortable tool-watch build.

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