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Brew 8-Bit V2vsStraton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
StratonVintage Driver Chrono watch
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
Vintage Driver Chrono watch44mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
Vintage Driver Chrono watch100m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
Vintage Driver Chrono watch$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
44mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
50mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
3D Pixel Texture

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
VK64
VK63
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$399

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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 Vintage Driver Chrono watch

Owners praise the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch for its solid build quality and precise chronograph function, with indicators consistently hitting their indices. On balance, owners rate the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch highly for its solid build and reliable chronograph execution.

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