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Fears BrunswickvsHemel HFT20

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Brunswick
FearsBrunswick
MSRP $3,125
HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick38mm
HFT2042mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick40h
HFT2040h
Water Resistance
Brunswick10m
HFT20100m
MSRP
Brunswick$3,125
HFT20$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
49mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
10m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Brown
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
Seiko VK64
Type
Manual
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,125
$450

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What people say

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Fears Brunswick

Fears Brunswick owners and reviewers widely praise its elegant, vintage-inspired design, beautiful cushion case shape, and textured dials, with specific commendations for hand-polished German dials and hand-applied numerals. Some reviewers would prefer a screw-down crown despite the 100m water resistance, and one owner notes the price point is steep for a microbrand with an off-the-shelf movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Brunswick highly for its charming design and dial finishing.

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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