Hemel Navigator — 40mm No-Lug Quartz GMT Field Watch (Seiko VH31)
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The watch
Hemel Navigator: a high-contrast-dial everyday watch in a 40mm stainless steel case, driven by a quartz movement. Expect 100m water resistance and a sapphire crystal. On the ChronoSeasons dial it sits at Hour IX — Everyday, part of the Downtime season — and suits daily wear from morning to evening.
Utility, distilled. The Navigator's high-contrast dial and second-time-zone bezel make it a practical everyday companion, wrapped in Hemel's flat-sitting no-lug "puck" case for effortless unisex wear. The Seiko VH31 quartz delivers a smooth sweeping seconds hand; BGW9 lume keeps it readable after dark.
40mm brushed-and-polished 316L steel, flat AR sapphire, 100m water resistance, signed crown, leather strap. New, boxed and warrantied — free US shipping.
Good to know
It runs a high-accuracy Japanese quartz caliber, the Seiko VH31, with a smooth sweeping seconds hand and a GMT function for tracking a second time zone.
With 100m of water resistance it handles rain, hand-washing and swimming with ease. We suggest avoiding hot showers, saunas and diving.
The case measures 40mm — a versatile size that suits most wrists (roughly 15.5-19 cm / 6.1-7.5 in). Our watch size guide (/pages/watch-size-guide) explains how to measure your wrist.
It has a high-contrast dial, under a sapphire crystal.
Its GMT 24-hour hand lets you read a second time zone at a glance - ideal for travelers - on a high-contrast dial protected by AR-coated flat sapphire.
On the ChronoSeasons dial it sits at Hour IX — Everyday, part of the Downtime season, and suits daily wear from morning to evening.
Yes. This Hemel is sourced through Shopify Collective and Hemel's verified channel, so it ships brand-new, boxed and backed by a 2-year limited warranty. US orders include free insured shipping.
From the journal
Owners say
Bought the Navigator for my son's 30th birthday. He likes vintage military gear and got a kick out of the wire-free no-lug case design where the leather strap tucks straight under the 40mm steel body. He wears it to work every day.
Smooth VH31 sweep seconds and clean 40mm no-lug case. Great grab-and-go watch for flying.
Put a waterproof NATO on this Navigator for weekend sailing on Long Island Sound. The high-contrast dial is readable at a quick glance, the 100m rating handles spray with zero issues, and the Seiko VH31 meca-quartz ticks four times a second like an automatic.
Working around boats and docks, I like that this 40mm wire-lugless case has no protruding lugs to catch on lines. The 100m water resistance, flat sapphire crystal, and stark black-and-white dial legibility make it a great outdoor beater.
Took the Navigator up to the Boundary Waters for a four-day canoe trip. The 100m water resistance, high-contrast dial, and no-lug 40mm steel case meant it never snagged on gear or paddle straps, and the VH31 sweep seconds hand is neat to watch around camp.
The 40mm lugless case sits super clean on my wrist. Love the sweep seconds.
