Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFT20 or the Timefactors Caribbean?

At MSRP the Hemel HFT20 is the cheaper of the two at $450, against $517 for the Timefactors Caribbean — a $67 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFT20 or the Timefactors Caribbean?

The Hemel HFT20 wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Timefactors Caribbean — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HFT20 or the Timefactors Caribbean?

The Timefactors Caribbean is rated to 1000m versus 100m for the Hemel HFT20.

What movement does the Hemel HFT20 run compared to the Timefactors Caribbean?

The Hemel HFT20 runs a quartz caliber (Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz)), while the Timefactors Caribbean runs a automatic (Miyota 9015).

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Hemel HFT20vsTimefactors Caribbean

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Hemel HFT20

HF4

MSRP $450

Timefactors Caribbean

smiths-caribbean-1000-prs-55

MSRP $517

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFT2042mm

Caribbean40mm

Power Reserve

HFT2040h

Caribbean—

Water Resistance

HFT20100m

Caribbean1,000m

MSRP

HFT20$450

Caribbean$517

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz)

Miyota 9015

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$450

$517

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