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Hemel HFT20vsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
HFT20$450
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
38mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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