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Hemel HFT20vsFarer GMT

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
GMT
FarerGMT
MSRP $1,375

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
GMT36mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
GMT56h
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
GMT100m
MSRP
HFT20$450
GMT$1,375

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
41.2mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Sellita SW330-2
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$1,375

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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.

Farer GMT

The Farer GMT Automatic is praised for its vibrant, legible sea-green sunburst dial and well-proportioned 39.5mm, 10mm thin case. The Top Grade ETA 2893-2 movement offers hacking seconds and a 42-hour power reserve. Reviewers note the bronze crown, intended to develop patina, as a potentially unpopular design choice. Overall, reviewers consider the Farer GMT Automatic good value at its price point, highlighting the dial and case proportions as key strengths.

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