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Hemel HFT20vsVenezianico Nereide Turchese

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
Nereide Turchese
VenezianicoNereide Turchese
MSRP $1,395

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
Nereide Turchese42mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
Nereide Turchese40h
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
Nereide Turchese200m
MSRP
HFT20$450
Nereide Turchese$1,395

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
12.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$1,395

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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.

Venezianico Nereide Turchese

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide's stunning dial, particularly the Avventurina variant, and its good quality finishing and comfortable bracelet, making it suitable for everyday wear. Some owners express a desire for a thinner movement and a smaller diameter option. Overall, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide highly for its striking dial design and overall build quality at the price point.

From video reviewers

The unique natural turquoise dial is a standout feature, with each disc carefully selected from a lump of the mineral, giving the watch an individual character. A weakness of the watch is its relatively limited production run, which the reviewer notes will likely sell out quickly. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer suggesting it may be a case of style over substance due to its $1,000 price point, while another reviewer did not mention the price as a concern.

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