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Dryden PathfindervsHemel HFT20

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Pathfinder
DrydenPathfinder
MSRP $650
HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pathfinder41mm
HFT2042mm
Power Reserve
Pathfinder40h
HFT2040h
Water Resistance
Pathfinder201m
HFT20100m
MSRP
Pathfinder$650
HFT20$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49mm
Water Resistance
201m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$450

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What people say

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Dryden Pathfinder

The Dryden Steel 12 Hour 41mm is widely praised for its excellent case finishing and comfortable wearability, with a sleek 11.75mm height. Owners note generous BGW9 lume and excellent end link fitment on the bracelet, though the crown is described as small and slippery, and the clasp disappointing. The dial's design is considered generic by some, and one owner desires a more unique aesthetic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Dryden Steel 12 Hour 41mm highly for its case finishing and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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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