Side by side

Hemel HFT20vsPraesidus Jungle Field A-11 JFV

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
Jungle Field A-11 JFV
PraesidusJungle Field A-11 JFV
MSRP $195

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
Jungle Field A-11 JFV34mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
Jungle Field A-11 JFV40h
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
Jungle Field A-11 JFV50m
MSRP
HFT20$450
Jungle Field A-11 JFV$195

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
34mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Black Canvas

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$195

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Hemel HFT20 vs Praesidus Jungle Field A-11 JFV gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 Jungle Field A-11 JFV

The Praesidus Jungle Field A-11 JFV is praised for its modern take on a classic military design, featuring a well-proportioned 38mm sandblasted steel case and 100m water resistance. It is powered by a Miyota 9039 automatic movement, which is rated for accuracy between -10/+30 seconds per day and offers a 42-hour power reserve. The watch includes a no-date dial with beige Super-LumiNova and a double-domed sapphire crystal. On balance, reviewers highlight the Praesidus Jungle Field A-11 JFV as a well-proportioned field watch offering vintage charm at a $550 price point.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.