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Brew 8-Bit V2vsGrand Seiko SBGP015

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8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
SBGP015
Grand SeikoSBGP015
MSRP $3,800

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
SBGP01540mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
SBGP01540h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
SBGP015200m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
SBGP015$3,800

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
47.1mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
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
9F85
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
$3,800

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGP015

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGP015 for its stupendous, substantial, and classy versatility, with reviewers noting the dial print is exceptionally sharp, casting shadows under light. The Grand Seiko 9F85 quartz movement is lauded for its excellent timekeeping, with one owner purchasing it as a grab-and-go option. The watch is listed for £1900. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP015 highly for its sharp dial print and the accuracy of its 9F85 quartz movement.

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