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Hemel HFT20vsMarloe Watch Company Solent Timer

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
Solent Timer
Marloe Watch CompanySolent Timer
MSRP $507

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
Solent Timer42mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
Solent Timer40h
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
Solent Timer100m
MSRP
HFT20$450
Solent Timer$507

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Natulite

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$507

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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.

Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer for its beautiful design and perceived quality, with excellent packaging noted as a positive. One owner reports the included strap may be too large for wrists under 7 inches. Accuracy varies, with one owner noting their GMT runs a tad fast. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer highly for its aesthetic appeal and quality feel.

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