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Brew 8-Bit V2vsFortis Novonaut N-42

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8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
10.4mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
300m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK64
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
60h
Jewels
0
36
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$5,230

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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.

Fortis Novonaut N-42

Owners widely praise the Fortis B-42 Official Cosmonauts for its stunning fit and finish, excellent legibility, and a precise, grippy bezel, with one owner calling its bracelet the nicest they've ever owned. The Fortis Novonaut N-42 is described as a flawless beast with a WERK 17 column-wheel chronograph movement, featuring enhanced shock resistance and COSC adjustment, and is noted as a handsome tool watch with a beautiful dial and nice pusher action. However, the 42mm case of the B-42 wears larger than expected, and the Novonaut's 44mm case and chunky bracelet make it too large and heavy for many. The Fortis Titanium Legacy is a modern pilot's watch with a titanium case and bracelet, featuring a Kenissi WERK 13 movement with a 70-hour power reserve and three time zones. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the Fortis Titanium Legacy for its robust tool watch design and advanced movement technology, despite some concerns about case size and bracelet adjustability.

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