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Hemel HFT20vsMr Jones Watches Daydreamer

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
Daydreamer
Mr Jones WatchesDaydreamer
MSRP $225

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
Daydreamer
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
Daydreamer40h
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
Daydreamer
MSRP
HFT20$450
Daydreamer$225

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Casual
Diameter
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Limited edition (300 pieces)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$225

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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.

Mr Jones Watches Daydreamer

Owners widely praise the Mr Jones Watches Daydreamer for its super colorful, whimsical, and fun design, with one owner finding it a lighthearted and retro addition to their collection. However, multiple owners have noted that the central seconds indicator sometimes stops ticking, with one owner confirming this as a defect and expressing hope for warranty service. On balance, owners appreciate the unique aesthetic of the Mr Jones Watches Daydreamer, despite some concerns regarding the reliability of its central seconds indicator.

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