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Hemel HFT20vsOak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
The Olmsted ExP-01
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted ExP-01
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
The Olmsted ExP-0138mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
The Olmsted ExP-0142h
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
The Olmsted ExP-01100m
MSRP
HFT20$450
The Olmsted ExP-01$1,775

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
44.9mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L Heat-treated Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Sellita SW300
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$1,775

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

Owners widely praise Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 for its exceptional finishing, comfortable bracelet, and smooth movement. The dial designs are a frequent point of admiration, with specific appreciation for the white, navy, and gray variants, as well as the orange seconds hand. The watch is considered fairly priced at around $1.5k and is noted for its versatility and "soul." On balance, owners rate Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 highly for its overall quality, design, and the brand's customer service.

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