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Hemel HFT20vsVaer Atlas

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
Atlas100m
MSRP
HFT20$450
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
45mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Cream

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$699

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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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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