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Boldr Globetrotter GMTvsHemel HFT20

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Globetrotter GMT
BoldrGlobetrotter GMT
MSRP $469
HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Globetrotter GMT40mm
HFT2042mm
Power Reserve
Globetrotter GMT40h
HFT2040h
Water Resistance
Globetrotter GMT200m
HFT20100m
MSRP
Globetrotter GMT$469
HFT20$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
GMT Banff
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34 GMT
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$469
$450

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What people say

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Boldr Globetrotter GMT

The Boldr Globetrotter GMT is praised for its legibility and finishing, featuring applied Super-LumiNova indices and sword hands on a matte black or sunburst blue dial. Reviewers highlight the ceramic bezel's sharp city markings and tight, smooth ratcheting action. The 44mm 316L stainless steel case exhibits a non-traditional design with radial and vertical brushing.

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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