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Brew 8-Bit V2vsHorage Lensman 2 Global

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8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
Lensman 2 Global
HorageLensman 2 Global
MSRP $6,100

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
Lensman 2 Global39mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
Lensman 2 Global72h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
Lensman 2 Global50m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
Lensman 2 Global$6,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
9.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
No
Dial Color
3D Pixel Texture
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK64
Horage K2
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$6,100

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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.

Horage Lensman 2 Global

The Horage Lensman 2 Global is praised for its novel camera exposure calculator on the bidirectional bezel and its COSC-certified K2 micro-rotor GMT movement. Reviewers highlight its 39mm hybrid titanium and aluminum case, unique camera-themed dials, and excellent value for its specifications. The movement offers a 72-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers rate the Horage Lensman 2 Global highly for its innovative functionality and unique aesthetic at its price point.

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