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Bremont MBIIvsHemel HFT20

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MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
HFT2042mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
HFT2040h
Water Resistance
MBII100m
HFT20100m
MSRP
MBII$5,400
HFT20$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$450

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What people say

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Bremont MBII

The Bremont MBII is praised for its striking, high-tech pilot's watch aesthetic, reassuring heft, and quality feel, featuring an anti-shock system and customizable barrel. Owners note its condition can be excellent with minor hairlines, and it is presented with all original boxes and papers. A drawback cited is its 38-hour power reserve compared to newer movements. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Bremont MBII affordable and a good representation of the brand.

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.

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