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Hemel HFT20vsStraton Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
StratonStraton Yacht Racer Quartz
MSRP $349

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz42mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz100m
MSRP
HFT20$450
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz$349

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
48mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Miyota 6S21
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$349

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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.

Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

Owners report the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz is in excellent condition with flawless sapphire crystal and lumed bezel, and some find the 42mm case a bit wide. Reviewers praise the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz as a fun, colorful, and quirky chronograph offering exceptional value under $300 with a retro design and a reliable Miyota quartz movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz highly for its exceptional value and retro design.

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