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Hemel HFT20vsPhoibos Voyager

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
Voyager
PhoibosVoyager
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
Voyager39mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
Voyager40h
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
Voyager200m
MSRP
HFT20$450
Voyager$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
45mm
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
SII NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$299

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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.

Phoibos Voyager

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Voyager for its attractive MOP dial and good overall finishing, along with its fun octopus logo. However, reviewers and owners alike note that the red lettering on the red date wheel is illegible, and one owner reports the 13.5mm thick case can be prone to accidental knocks. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Voyager highly for its attractive dial and finishing at the price point.

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