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Brew 8-Bit V2vsTissot Heritage 1938

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8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
Heritage 1938
TissotHeritage 1938
MSRP $925

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
Heritage 193839mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
Heritage 193838h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
Heritage 193850m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
Heritage 1938$925

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
3D Pixel Texture
Anthracite
Indices
Arabic

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK64
11 1/2'''
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
38h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$925

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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.

Tissot Heritage 1938

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1938 for its stunning vintage-inspired design and excellent value, particularly as a COSC-certified automatic under $1000. The dial's ability to catch light and subtly change colors, along with rosy gold numerals, is a frequent highlight. The watch uses a chronometer-certified ETA 2824-2 movement, though its 38-hour power reserve is noted as less than some contemporary offerings. Some owners find the 39mm case size appears larger on the wrist, with a desire for smaller options. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Heritage 1938 highly for its charming retro aesthetics and impressive chronometer movement at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

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