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Hemel HFT20vsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft Mid-Size Skeleton
MSRP $425

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m
MSRP
HFT20$450
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Dollar Diver

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
SII NH38A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$425

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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 Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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