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Hemel HFT20vsPagani Design PD-1690

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
PD-1690
Pagani DesignPD-1690
MSRP $149

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
PD-169040mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
PD-169042h
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
PD-1690200m
MSRP
HFT20$450
PD-1690$149

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Miyota 8215
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$149

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What people say

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1690

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1690 for its Tiffany blue dial, a rare feature under $300. However, the finishing on the indices is noted as a disappointment, and the "P.t. Time" text is considered unnecessary dial clutter. On balance, owners are drawn to the PD-1690 for its distinctive dial color at an accessible price point.

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