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Hemel HFT20vsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
HFT20$450
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$1,450

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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.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its tool-like aesthetic, bright tritium lume, and satisfying bezel action, making it enjoyable to handle and use. One owner finds the 36mm case comfortable after an initial adjustment period, while another reports accuracy within a few seconds of atomic time. On balance, owners rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its superb value and enjoyable tool-watch characteristics.

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