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Hemel HFT20vsZelos Nova 37

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
HFT20$450
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
37mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Salmon

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
ETA 7001
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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