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Brew 8-Bit V2vsBoldr Field Medic

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8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
Field Medic
BoldrField Medic
MSRP $299

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
Field Medic38mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
Field Medic40h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
Field Medic200m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
Field Medic$299

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Tool
Thickness
10.4mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
3D Pixel Texture
I
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
VK64
Seiko 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
$299

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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.

Boldr Field Medic

Owners widely praise the Boldr Field Medic for its lightweight titanium case, robust build, and functional pulsometer, often highlighting its value and suitability for medical professionals. The watch is described as a solid tool watch with a crisp finish, 200m water resistance, and sapphire crystal, with some owners finding it a versatile and well-built piece that rivals more established brands. The lume is noted as visually striking but not long-lasting, and the pulsometer is seen by some as a unique decorative element or occasionally handy tool. Some owners find the watch wears small, and a few prefer a continuously running seconds hand over the pulsometer's timer function. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Field Medic highly for its practical design and robust construction at its price point.

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