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Boldr Odyssey OriginalvsHemel HFT20

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Odyssey Original
BoldrOdyssey Original
MSRP $799
HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Odyssey Original45.5mm
HFT2042mm
Power Reserve
Odyssey Original42h
HFT2040h
Water Resistance
Odyssey Original500m
HFT20100m
MSRP
Odyssey Original$799
HFT20$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
45.5mm
42mm
Thickness
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
500m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$450

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What people say

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Boldr Odyssey Original

Owners widely praise the Boldr Odyssey Original's value, with one noting the blue dial and bronze case develop an amazing patina and another highlighting the personalized purchase experience. The watch is available for $350 and comes in its original dive case. One owner observed that the 12 o'clock markers on a bronze variant were not straight. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Odyssey Original highly for its developing patina and strong value proposition.

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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