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CIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVEvsHemel HFT20

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CRYSTAL LOVE
CIGA DesignCRYSTAL LOVE
MSRP $399
HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
CRYSTAL LOVE
HFT2042mm
Power Reserve
CRYSTAL LOVE
HFT2040h
Water Resistance
CRYSTAL LOVE30m
HFT20100m
MSRP
CRYSTAL LOVE$399
HFT20$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota Automatic
Seiko VK64
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$450

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What people say

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CIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVE

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVE for its striking dial details and significant wrist presence. However, legibility is frequently cited as a challenge, even with generational improvements. Strap options are limited, with the watch being particular about compatible pairings. On balance, owners rate the CIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVE highly for its visually arresting dial and unique aesthetic, despite the legibility and strap limitations.

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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