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Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)vsHemel HFT20

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Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)
ZelosHammerhead (Tantalum LE)
MSRP $1,499
HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)44mm
HFT2042mm
Power Reserve
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)40h
HFT2040h
Water Resistance
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)300m
HFT20100m
MSRP
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)$1,499
HFT20$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Tantalum LE
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,499
$450

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What people say

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Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) features a forged carbon dial and bezel insert with infused lume. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) highly for its unique material composition and substantial feel.

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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