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Brew 8-Bit V2vsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK64
Miyota 9075
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
$935

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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.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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