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Geckota GT Racing ChronographvsHemel HFT20

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GT Racing Chronograph
GeckotaGT Racing Chronograph
MSRP $399
HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GT Racing Chronograph40mm
HFT2042mm
Power Reserve
GT Racing Chronograph40h
HFT2040h
Water Resistance
GT Racing Chronograph50m
HFT20100m
MSRP
GT Racing Chronograph$399
HFT20$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$450

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What people say

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Geckota GT Racing Chronograph

The Geckota GT Racing strap is praised for its quality leather, crisp stitching, and beautiful patina, offering excellent value at less than half the price of similar vintage straps. Some owners find the 125/80mm length longer than ideal, and the keeper potentially smaller. On balance, owners rate the Geckota GT Racing strap highly for its quality and value, despite minor concerns about its length and keeper size.

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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