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Hemel HFT20vsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
HFT20$450
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$428

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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.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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