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Hemel HFT20vsPinion Pure Bronze

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
Pure Bronze
PinionPure Bronze
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
Pure Bronze38mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
Pure Bronze45h
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
Pure Bronze100m
MSRP
HFT20$450
Pure Bronze$1,715

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Quartz
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$1,715

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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.

Pinion Pure Bronze

The Pinion Pure Bronze is lauded for its refreshing design, featuring a beautiful layered dial with applied numerals and luminous indexes. Reviewers praise its satisfying manual-winding action from the Unitas 6498 movement, which offers a 45-hour power reserve. One reviewer suggested a satin finish for the crown to match the case back and buckle. Overall, reviewers rate the Pinion Pure Bronze highly for its unique bronze case that patinates over time and its clear, subtly finished dial.

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