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Brew 8-Bit V2vsLongines LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION

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The bottom line

Movement is the cleanest split: the 8-Bit V2 runs a meca-quartz caliber (VK64), the LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION a automatic (L893.5).

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION

Owners widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its attractive designs, heritage feel, and value, with specific models highlighted for their legibility and manageable sizes. One owner finds the 40mm moonphase chronograph complete calendar mesmerizing and versatile at around $1700, while another appreciates the 38mm World Timer's looks and blue hands. A drawback noted across different models is limited water resistance, with one owner selling their watch due to this, and the World Timer disc requiring manual adjustment for daylight saving time in some areas. On balance, owners rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition, despite some limitations in water resistance and functionality.

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Brew 8-Bit V2
Brew 8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION
LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION
MSRP $2,850
8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395
LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION
LonginesLONGINES MASTER COLLECTION
MSRP $2,850

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
8-Bit V238mm
LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION38.5mm
Power Reserve
8-Bit V2
LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION72h
Water Resistance
8-Bit V250m
LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION30m
MSRP
8-Bit V2$395
LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION$2,850

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
38.5mm
Thickness
10.4mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
44.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
3D Pixel Texture
Ivory
Indices
Applied

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VK64
L893.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$2,850

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