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Brew 8-Bit V2vsPhoibos Argo Bronze

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8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
Argo Bronze40h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
Argo Bronze200m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
Argo Bronze$499

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Bronze
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
3D Pixel Texture
Green
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK64
Miyota 9015
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
$499

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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.

Phoibos Argo Bronze

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo Bronze for its appealing design, natural patina development, and the smooth sweep of its Miyota 9015 movement. One owner highlights the watch as a "wearable piece of art," appreciating its color combinations and overall feel. The included band is noted as a good fit for narrow wrists. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Argo Bronze highly for its aesthetic appeal and the quality of its movement.

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