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Hemel HFT20vsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

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

HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
HFT20$450
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
UltraHex Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Yellow

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$499

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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.

VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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