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Hemel HFT20vsVaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
VaerDS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
MSRP $349

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker38mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker40h
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker200m
MSRP
HFT20$450
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker$349

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Type
Quartz
Solar

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.

Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

The Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker is praised for its 38mm size and the inclusion of three Topo-designed straps and an accessory case. It utilizes a solar-powered Epson quartz movement, noted as a solid workhorse. Overall, owners appreciate the practical inclusions and the compact sizing of the Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker.

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