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Brew 8-Bit V2vsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

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8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Casual
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
3D Pixel Texture
40mm
Indices
Applied

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK64
Type
Quartz
Automatic
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
$750

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical is widely praised for its creative and original design, making it a fun conversation starter and a well-made watch for its price point. Owners appreciate the vibrant colors and quality packaging, with one reviewer noting the 40mm case dimensions and elegant lugs. The Swiss STP1-11 movement is reported to have acceptable accuracy. Some owners, however, find the Milanese bracelet too shiny, while the nylon strap may be small in diameter for some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical highly for its unique design and good value.

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