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Hemel HFT20vsIslander Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316
IslanderIslander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316
MSRP $379

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-31640mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316200m
MSRP
HFT20$450
Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316$379

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
48mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Seiko NH34
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$379

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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.

Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316

Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316 offers excellent value at $329 MSRP, featuring a handsome anthracite dial with applied indices, a sapphire crystal, and a quality 120-click unidirectional bezel. Owners highlight the NH34 movement and well-proportioned 40x48x20mm case. Overall, owners rate the Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316 highly for its value and feature set at the price point.

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