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Hemel HFT20vsVaer Design Navy Solar

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
HFT20$450
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
43mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Navy

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64

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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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