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Hemel HFT20vsOrient Bambino Solar Quartz

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
Bambino Solar Quartz
OrientBambino Solar Quartz
MSRP $265

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
Bambino Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
MSRP
HFT20$450
Bambino Solar Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38.4mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
43.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
VS213
Type
Quartz
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$265

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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.

Orient Bambino Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz for its nice finishing and value, with one owner noting it was worth the $220 spent. However, reviewers consistently flag the mineral crystal as a significant drawback, prone to scratches and abrasions. One owner reports the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz wears thinner due to its lighter movement and less robust construction. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz highly for its finishing and value, despite the mineral crystal's susceptibility to scratches.

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