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Brew 8-Bit V2vsStraton Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

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8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
StratonStraton Yacht Racer Quartz
MSRP $349

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz42mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz100m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz$349

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
3D Pixel Texture

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
VK64
Miyota 6S21
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$349

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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.

Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

Owners report the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz is in excellent condition with flawless sapphire crystal and lumed bezel, and some find the 42mm case a bit wide. Reviewers praise the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz as a fun, colorful, and quirky chronograph offering exceptional value under $300 with a retro design and a reliable Miyota quartz movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz highly for its exceptional value and retro design.

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