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Brew 8-Bit V2vsSeestern S446 GMT

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8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
S446 GMT
SeesternS446 GMT
MSRP $299
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Seestern S446 GMT

Owners widely praise the Seestern S446 GMT for its stunning finishing and extreme value, with a sapphire crystal and adjustable clasp. The winding action is noted as buttery smooth, and the 39.5mm case size is considered very wearable. Some owners, however, flag the lume as a weak point and one owner found the bracelet clasp lacked sufficient micro-adjustment. The Seestern S446 GMT is considered an extreme value for the dollar. Overall, owners rate the Seestern S446 GMT highly for its exceptional finishing and value proposition at its price point.

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
S446 GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
S446 GMT41hh
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
S446 GMT100m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
S446 GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK64
Seiko NH34A GMT
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
0h
41hh
Jewels
0
24
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$299
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