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Hemel HFT20vsRZE Resolute Type A

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
Resolute Type A
RZEResolute Type A
MSRP $499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
Resolute Type A39mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
Resolute Type A40h
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
Resolute Type A200m
MSRP
HFT20$450
Resolute Type A$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Tool
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Indices
Applied
Arabic numerals

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$499

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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.

RZE Resolute Type A

The RZE Resolute Type A is praised for its build quality, finishing, and highly legible dial with luminous elements, all at a $499 price point. Its sandblasted titanium case features an UltraHex coating, and it measures 39.5mm by 11.5mm with 100 meters of water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 82S0 movement's crown operation feels grainy. On balance, reviewers highlight the RZE Resolute Type A as a well-built and legible pilot's watch offering good value.

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