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Hemel HFT20vsTudor Pelagos LHD

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
Pelagos LHD
TudorPelagos LHD
MSRP $6,025

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
Pelagos LHD40mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
Pelagos LHD70h
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
Pelagos LHD500m
MSRP
HFT20$450
Pelagos LHD$6,025

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Satin
Water Resistance
100m
500m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
MT5612-LHD
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$6,025

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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.

Tudor Pelagos LHD

The Tudor Pelagos LHD is widely praised for its value and technical specifications, including its titanium case, ceramic bezel, and 500m water resistance. Some owners note that the cream-colored lume and the five lines of text on the dial are potential drawbacks, though the red "Pelagos" text is seen as a positive detail. Overall, the consensus is that the Tudor Pelagos LHD offers significant technical features and value for its price point.

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