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Brew 8-Bit V2vsPagani Design PD-1644 Rainbow

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8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
PD-1644 Rainbow
Pagani DesignPD-1644 Rainbow
MSRP $128

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
PD-1644 Rainbow40mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
PD-1644 Rainbow40h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
PD-1644 Rainbow100m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
PD-1644 Rainbow$128

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
VK64
VK63
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
$128

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1644 Rainbow

Pagani Design PD-1644 Rainbow owners widely praise its "wow factor" and "super fun" aesthetic, with one owner calling its bracelet "one of the best I have," and many agree it feels and looks more expensive than its $50 price. Some owners find the dial difficult to read due to reflections, and a few dislike the "fake meteorite" dial. One owner notes sharp clasp edges and difficult micro-adjustments on the Jubilee bracelet, though it is otherwise comfortable. The PD-1644 features a shield logo on the case back and a less rounded case shape compared to other models. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1644 Rainbow highly for its impressive aesthetic and value at the price point.

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