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Hemel HFT20vsTissot Tradition

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
Tradition
TissotTradition
MSRP $450

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
Tradition42mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
Tradition40h
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
Tradition30m
MSRP
HFT20$450
Tradition$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Thickness
7.47mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
42mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman and indexes

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$450

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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.

Tissot Tradition

Owners widely praise the Tissot Tradition for its comfortable wearability, specifically citing its 7.5mm slim case. One owner found the Tissot Tradition served him well after his first watch broke. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Tradition highly for its slim and comfortable case design.

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