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Hemel HFT20vsOak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
The Humboldt GMT
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt GMT
MSRP $2,175

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
The Humboldt GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
The Humboldt GMT56 hoursh
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
The Humboldt GMT200m
MSRP
HFT20$450
The Humboldt GMT$2,175

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46.8mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Sellita SW330
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
56 hoursh

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$2,175

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What people say

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT owners widely praise its exceptional accuracy, often running at or near 0 seconds per day, and its comfortable wearability with subtle design details. The construction quality for the price point, sandwich lume, and anti-magnetic properties are also highlighted. Some owners find the bracelet sizing adjustment slightly awkward, and one noted the lume could be brighter. Overall, owners rate the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT highly for its accuracy and comfortable wearability.

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