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Hemel HFT20vsMaen Mahjong 36

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
Mahjong 36
MaenMahjong 36
MSRP $899

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
Mahjong 3636mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
Mahjong 3640h
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
Mahjong 3650m
MSRP
HFT20$450
Mahjong 36$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
MHV.03

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Miyota 9122
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$899

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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.

Maen Mahjong 36

Owners widely appreciate the Maen Mahjong 36 for its quality and wearability, with some finding the green sunburst dial a subtle and fitting homage to its theme and the price reasonable. However, a segment of the community finds the design too understated for its thematic inspiration, preferring a more pronounced lacquered dial. On balance, owners rate the Maen Mahjong 36 highly for its impressive quality and wearability at its price point.

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