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Hemel HFT20vsStraton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
StratonVintage Driver Chrono watch
MSRP $399

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
Vintage Driver Chrono watch44mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
Vintage Driver Chrono watch100m
MSRP
HFT20$450
Vintage Driver Chrono watch$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
VK63
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$399

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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.

Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

Owners praise the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch for its solid build quality and precise chronograph function, with indicators consistently hitting their indices. On balance, owners rate the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch highly for its solid build and reliable chronograph execution.

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