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Citizen The Fantastic 4: First StepsvsHemel HFT20

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The Fantastic 4: First Steps
CitizenThe Fantastic 4: First Steps
MSRP $469
HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Fantastic 4: First Steps39mm
HFT2042mm
Power Reserve
The Fantastic 4: First Steps40h
HFT2040h
Water Resistance
The Fantastic 4: First Steps100m
HFT20100m
MSRP
The Fantastic 4: First Steps$469
HFT20$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J800
Seiko VK64
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$469
$450

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What people say

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Citizen The Fantastic 4: First Steps

Citizen The Fantastic 4: First Steps is praised for its robust 100m water-resistant Super Titanium case and well-finished integrated design. Reviewers highlight the attractive day-date dial and the hassle-free, accurate Eco-Drive J800 movement, noting a +/-15 seconds per month accuracy and an eight-month power reserve. The 39mm case size is considered to fit tastefully on wrists around 6.5-8 inches. Some find the dial's themed indices and minutes scale challenge at-a-glance legibility. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Citizen The Fantastic 4: First Steps highly for its value and wearability, driven by its durable Super Titanium construction and reliable Eco-Drive movement.

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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