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Hemel HFT20vsSpinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)
SpinnakerHull California (Olive Oyl Red)
MSRP $375

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)42mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)40h
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)100m
MSRP
HFT20$450
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)$375

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Olive Oyl Red

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$375

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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.

Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)'s polished case finish and textured dial, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. Some find the 24-hour subdial functionally illogical and visually unappealing, while others prefer a smoother dial texture over the current finish. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) for its striking dial and high-quality bracelet at its price point.

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