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Hemel HFT20vsMarloe Watch Company Sceptre

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
Sceptre
Marloe Watch CompanySceptre
MSRP $507

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
Sceptre42mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
Sceptre40h
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
Sceptre200m
MSRP
HFT20$450
Sceptre$507

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
12.65mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Natulite

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$507

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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.

Marloe Watch Company Sceptre

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre for its aesthetic appeal, noting it is more beautiful in person than in photos, and appreciate its solid feel and the complementary nature of the canvas strap against the steel case. One owner highlights the bracelet's good build quality and micro-adjustment capabilities. On balance, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre highly for its attractive design and comfortable wearability.

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