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Brew 8-Bit V2vsFears Date Boutique Edition

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8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
Date Boutique Edition
FearsDate Boutique Edition
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
Date Boutique Edition39.5mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
Date Boutique Edition40h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
Date Boutique Edition15m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
Date Boutique Edition$2,458

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.4mm
20mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
46.95mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
15m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
3D Pixel Texture
Date Boutique Edition
Indices
Applied

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK64
La Joux-Perret G101
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
$2,458

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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.

Fears Date Boutique Edition

Owners widely praise the Fears Date Boutique Edition for its comfortable wearability, noting its thin profile and short lugs contribute to classy proportions. The brand's classic design, finishing, and customer service also receive commendation. Some find the mallard green dial color less vibrant in person than depicted in photos, and one owner found the $3500 price steep. On balance, owners rate the Fears Date Boutique Edition highly for its comfortable wearability and classic design.

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