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Hemel HFT20vsSpinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie
SpinnakerFleuss Pearl Diver Nessie
MSRP $425

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie43mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie40h
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie150m
MSRP
HFT20$450
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie$425

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
SII NH35A
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 Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

Owners widely report a split on the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie's build quality, with some finding it disappointing due to issues like misaligned bezels or indices, while others praise its robust construction. The watch features a blue mother-of-pearl dial with a hidden Nessie silhouette, powered by a Miyota 8245 movement and priced at $425. One owner noted the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie felt a bit large. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie offers good value with unique design elements that celebrate its theme without being overly cartoonish.

From video reviewers

The blue Mother-of-Pearl dial with "Nessie" easter eggs is a distinctive design element. The 43mm case size may be substantial for smaller wrists.

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