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Brew 8-Bit V2vsSternglas Naos XL

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8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
Naos XL
SternglasNaos XL
MSRP $237

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
Naos XL42mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
Naos XL
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
Naos XL50m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
Naos XL$237

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
10.4mm
6.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
VK64
Miyota 9U15
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
Jewels
0
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$237

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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.

Sternglas Naos XL

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XL for its versatile Bauhaus design, domed sapphire crystal, and value, with some finding its larger size comfortable and refined for its price. However, opinions are split on its aesthetic appeal, with one owner finding the hands and face underwhelming, while others appreciate the minimalistic dial. The date font is noted as too small to be useful by one owner, and the stock strap is generally considered basic or prone to wear. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting a Miyota movement running fast and another noting +13 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XL highly for its Bauhaus aesthetics and affordability, despite some reservations about the movement and strap.

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