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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsHemel HFT20

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
HFT2042mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
HFT2040h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
HFT20100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
HFT20$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Thickness
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$450

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What people say

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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

Hemel HFT20

The Hemel HFT20 Chronograph is praised for its legible matte black dial, sapphire crystal, and the satisfying sweep of its chronograph hand, powered by the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement. Reviewers note its convenient wearability, with a 42mm case that wears well due to its 49mm lug-to-lug measurement, and a comfortable, well-made leather strap. However, its 16mm thickness is considered slightly more than ideal for the movement, and the chronograph minutes sub-dial does not precisely jump. Overall, reviewers find the Hemel HFT20 to be an accessible and modern interpretation of vintage designs, offering good value at $449.

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