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Hemel HFT20vsPraesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
PraesidusA-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
MSRP $215

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz38mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz40h
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz50m
MSRP
HFT20$450
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz$215

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Brown

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Ameriquartz USA

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$215

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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.

Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz

Owners praise the Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz as a sturdy, versatile tool watch at $215 USD, noting its precise Ameriquartz movement. However, some owners report unpolished lugs, random timekeeping errors ranging from 5-15 minutes off, premature battery death, and difficulties with battery replacements and customer service. The canvas strap is also noted as being very long, and the crystal is sapphire-coated K1 mineral. On balance, owners find the Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz a capable daily beater despite these specific concerns.

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