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Brew 8-Bit V2vsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
10.4mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L 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
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
VK64
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
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
$1,450

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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.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its tool-like aesthetic, bright tritium lume, and satisfying bezel action, making it enjoyable to handle and use. One owner finds the 36mm case comfortable after an initial adjustment period, while another reports accuracy within a few seconds of atomic time. On balance, owners rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its superb value and enjoyable tool-watch characteristics.

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