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Ferro Race Master AutomaticvsHemel HFT20

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Race Master Automatic
FerroRace Master Automatic
MSRP $585
HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Race Master Automatic45.2mm
HFT2042mm
Power Reserve
Race Master Automatic40h
HFT2040h
Water Resistance
Race Master Automatic50m
HFT20100m
MSRP
Race Master Automatic$585
HFT20$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
45.2mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.2mm
49mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$585
$450

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What people say

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Ferro Race Master Automatic

Owners widely praise the Ferro Race Master Automatic for its value, with one enthusiast highlighting the British racing green dial, strong lume, beautifully engraved case back, and comfortable 39mm brushed steel case. The transparent movement descriptions are also appreciated. However, one owner reported poor communication and suspected delays regarding a pre-production order. On balance, owners rate the Ferro Race Master Automatic highly for its dial aesthetics and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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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