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Hemel HFT20vsMarathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
MSRP
HFT20$450
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$650

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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.

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch owners praise its tritium tubes, Mil-spec designation, and scratch-resistant case finish, with some finding the 36mm size practical for field use. However, some owners criticize its perceived overpriced nature, thick case, and squared-off lugs, while others point to the composite case material, 30m water resistance, and unbranded movement as drawbacks. On balance, owners are divided on the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch, with opinions split on its value and design features.

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