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Hemel HFT20vsZelos Great White 43

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
HFT20$450
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$599

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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.

Zelos Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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