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Hemel HFT20vsYema Diver

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
Diver
YemaDiver
MSRP $990

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
Diver39.5mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
Diver40h
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
Diver200m
MSRP
HFT20$450
Diver$990

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Sellita SW200
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$990

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Yema Diver

One owner reported a water ingress issue on their Yema Diver the first time it got wet in a lake, despite rinsing and inspecting the watch and bezel. Another owner notes this manual wind Yema Diver has a cool patina but is unlikely to be waterproof or gain value. Overall, owners view the Yema Diver as a fun second watch rather than an investment.

From video reviewers

The Swiss Sellita movement is a notable feature. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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