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Hemel HFT20vsNodus Obscura II - DLC

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
Obscura II - DLC
NodusObscura II - DLC
MSRP $725

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
Obscura II - DLC38mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
Obscura II - DLC41h
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
Obscura II - DLC100m
MSRP
HFT20$450
Obscura II - DLC$725

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
TMI NH38
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$725

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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.

Nodus Obscura II - DLC

Owners widely praise the Nodus Obscura II - DLC for its high quality and value, with one owner calling it their first tactical watch that lives up to the hype. Reviewers highlight the novel "Exposure Gauge Complication" bezel, designed for photographers using the Sunny 16 rule, as a well-executed feature. The TMI NH38 movement is considered basic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Obscura II - DLC highly for its unique bezel complication and strong value proposition at $650.

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