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Hemel HFT20vsSpinnaker Bradner GMT

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
Bradner GMT42mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
Bradner GMT40h
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
Bradner GMT180m
MSRP
HFT20$450
Bradner GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Thickness
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
180m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Brown

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Seiko NH34A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$299

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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.

Spinnaker Bradner GMT

The Spinnaker Bradner GMT is praised for its awesome lume and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting the rubber strap is very comfortable and the beads of rice bracelet fits well on smaller wrists. Some find its 15mm thickness and bold colorway may not appeal to everyone, and one owner views it as more of a casual GMT with tool-watch styling than a diver. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner GMT highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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