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Solid 40mm Gilt Automatic
Fits my wrist well. Textured black gilt dial and jubilee bracelet feel rock solid.
Hemel Valiant — 40mm Automatic Explorer Field Watch, Gilt Dial (Seiko YN55A)
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$399.99
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Hemel Valiant — 40mm Automatic Explorer Field Watch, Gilt Dial (Seiko YN55A)
$399.99
Sale price
$399.99
Regular price
4.69 reviewsHemel · view all
- Automatic
- 40mm case
- 200m water resistant
- Domed sapphire, AR-coated crystal
- Only 1 left in stock
- Free US shipping · faster options at checkout
- 30-day returns · free US return label
100% AuthenticSourced through verified partners - new & boxed with documentation.
Warranty includedFull warranty on every timepiece we ship.
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About this watch
Built around a vintage gilt dial, the Hemel Valiant pairs a 40mm case with an automatic movement. Expect 200m water resistance and a sapphire crystal. It belongs to Hour VI, Field & Adventure, in our Expedition season: a natural choice for frequent flyers and outdoor weekends.
An ode to the world explorers of yesteryear. The Valiant's textured dial and gilt details carry a vintage warmth, with proportions that move easily from weekday duties to weekend adventures. Automatic-and-hand-wind Seiko YN55A, Swiss Super-LumiNova C3, jubilee-style bracelet with screw pins.
40mm brushed-and-polished 316L steel, domed AR sapphire, 200m water resistance, signed screw-down crown. New, boxed and warrantied — free US shipping.
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Questions & answers
What movement powers the Hemel Valiant?
It runs the Seiko YN55A automatic movement, a self-winding mechanical caliber powered by the motion of your wrist with no battery required.
Can I swim with the Hemel Valiant?
Yes. Its 200m water resistance is dive-ready, so swimming, snorkeling and recreational diving are all comfortably within reach.
Will the Hemel Valiant fit my wrist?
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.
What does the dial of the Hemel Valiant look like?
It has a vintage gilt dial with textured, under a sapphire crystal.
What makes the Valiant stand out?
It is an explorer-style field watch with a warm vintage gilt textured dial and gilt accents, protected by a domed AR-coated sapphire crystal for a rich, retro read.
Who is the Hemel Valiant for?
On the ChronoSeasons dial it sits at Hour VI — Field & Adventure, part of the Expedition season, and suits travel, the outdoors and long days on the move.
Is the Hemel Valiant authentic, and what warranty is included?
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.
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navy gilt dial looks great
Been wearing the Navy Blue Valiant to work and out for beers on the weekend. The textured dial and gold-toned markers catch the light nicely in person, and the jubilee bracelet is super comfortable.
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Rugged 200m Field Watch
As a Navy vet, I appreciate that Hemel gave a 40mm field-style watch a full 200m water resistance rating and a screw-down crown. The black textured dial with gilt indices and domed AR sapphire looks sharp, and the YN55A movement keeps solid time.
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Clean Instrument Explorer Layout
The 3-6-9 numeral layout on the Navy Blue gilt dial gives me that classic mid-century expedition and cockpit watch legibility I love. With a screw-down crown, 200m rating, and hacking YN55A automatic movement, it's a tough everyday mechanical piece.
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great on jubilee or leather
Sized the steel jubilee bracelet for my 7.5-inch wrist and wore it for two weeks before swapping the Black gilt Valiant onto a 20mm distressed brown leather strap. Changes the whole character of the watch. My only minor gripe is that the tiny text on the dial is tough to read without my glasses.
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Vintage Field Vibe
I collect military and aviation-inspired field watches, and the Navy Blue Valiant with the gilt 3-6-9 dial and domed sapphire hits a great vintage note. The Seiko YN55A automatic winds smoothly. My only minor quibble is the smaller minute hash marks are a little faint without my reading glasses.
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Classy Gilt Dial for Work
The Black dial Valiant with the warm vintage gilt numerals and jubilee bracelet looks much more expensive than $300 in the office. At 40mm it slips under a dress shirt cuff during vendor meetings and works equally well with a polo after hours.
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Hemel Valiant 40mm Navy Blue YN55A
Sharp navy gilt dial. Has some real heft on the jubilee that took two days to get used to.
CSReply from ChronoSeasons
Thanks, Marcus! That solid-link jubilee and 200m steel case definitely give the Valiant a reassuring feel on the wrist.
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Great Son Graduation Gift
Bought the Black gilt-dial Valiant for my son when he graduated from Ohio State. He loves the classic 3-6-9 explorer layout and the 200m water resistance. Gave 4 stars only because the screw-down crown threads were a bit tight at first and took a firm push to catch.