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Hemel HFT20vsIslander Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
IslanderIslander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
MSRP $329

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26334mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26350m
MSRP
HFT20$450
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263$329

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
34mm
Thickness
37mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$329

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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.

Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263

Owners widely praise the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 for its exceptional value at $329, with many highlighting the striking pale blue dial and its suitability for semi-formal wear. Specific points of appreciation include the attractive case shape, the dial's texture, and the visibility of the blue hands. On balance, owners rate the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 highly for its aesthetic appeal and strong value proposition.

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