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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2vsHemel HFT20

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Bull Shark V2
Borealis Watch Co.Bull Shark V2
MSRP $495
HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bull Shark V238mm
HFT2042mm
Power Reserve
Bull Shark V240h
HFT2040h
Water Resistance
Bull Shark V2300m
HFT20100m
MSRP
Bull Shark V2$495
HFT20$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.60mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$450

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What people say

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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2

The red bezel is a standout feature. The watch wears small, which is a concern for larger wrists.

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.

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