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Brew 8-Bit V2vsanOrdain Fabrik

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

8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
Fabrik
anOrdainFabrik
MSRP $1,810

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
Fabrik38mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
Fabrik68h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
Fabrik50m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
Fabrik$1,810

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Thickness
10.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
3D Pixel Texture
Fabrik
Indices
Applied

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK64
La Joux-Perret G101
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
68h
Jewels
0
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$1,810

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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.

anOrdain Fabrik

Owners are divided on the anOrdain Fabrik, with some appreciating its value and German-made dial, while others feel it deviates from the brand's core identity. One owner praises the purple lacquer dial as a unique conversation starter. Some commenters find the 38mm size small for larger wrists, preferring a larger option. Overall, owners are split on the anOrdain Fabrik, with its value and dial design being points of appreciation and contention.

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