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Brew 8-Bit V2vsFarer WORLD TIMER

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8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
WORLD TIMER
FarerWORLD TIMER
MSRP $1,575

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
WORLD TIMER39mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
WORLD TIMER56h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
WORLD TIMER100m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
WORLD TIMER$1,575

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
World Timer
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L marine-grade stainless steel with gold PVD coating
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK64
Sellita SW331-2
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
$1,575

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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 WORLD TIMER

Owners widely praise the Farer WORLD TIMER for its detailed dial work, including bronze inlay patina and shiny minute markers, as well as its powerful lume and gorgeous case finishing. The 39mm sizing is considered perfect by some reviewers, offering a blend of function and elegance that punches above its price point, while others find the matching blue dial hinders legibility. One owner noted the bracelet lacked microadjusts. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer WORLD TIMER highly for its detailed dial work and versatile case finishing at its price.

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