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Hemel HFT20vsHelgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda
HelgraySuperfast Automatic - Silver Panda
MSRP $799

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40h
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda100m
MSRP
HFT20$450
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda$799

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$799

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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.

Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

The Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda is praised for its attractive, timeless panda aesthetic and value, featuring a reliable Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement and sapphire crystal. However, its wearability is described as bulky and boxy, the lume is disappointing, lasting only 5-10 minutes, and the chronograph pusher action is slightly stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda for its appealing panda dial and value proposition.

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