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Mechanicals
Hemel
Keeping it simple is Hemel’s forte. Each
stainless steel case has just enough
details to keep it from appearing too ‘off
the shelf’. A coin-edge bezel sits above
the polished bevel around the crystal
while subtle ramparts meet on both
sides of the crown. Hemel’s choice of
engines is the Miyota automatic 9015,
nicely protected in a 10atm-rated 40mm
stainless steel case. A domed sapphire up
front compliments the flat sapphire on the
back allowing a view of the movement.
Small details in the dial layout use Super
Luminova to recall vintage preferences
among various military types, while steel
grommets on the tough-but-stylish nylon
straps reinforce the inspiration as well as
the strap itself. At $399 I’d have to say
Hemel offers a lot of watch for the money.
Check them out at
www.longislandwatch.com
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