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Hemel HFT20
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Hemel HFT20

Ref. HF4

46 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
42mm
Movement
Quartz
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$450
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Hemel HFT20 is the Tissot PR516 ($575) — common cross-shop and Racing chrono. If price is the constraint, the Casio EFB-730D at $165 (vs $450 for the HFT20) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Kronaby Hybrid Watches Kronaby Apex S3762/1, 43 mm is the standout microbrand take — racing chrono and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax ($4,180) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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46 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Kronaby Hybrid Watches Kronaby Apex S3762/1, 43 mm
Kronaby Hybrid Watchesmicro
Apex

Kronaby Apex S3762/1, 43 mm

 
43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$441MSRP
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Spinnaker Hull Chronograph
Spinnakermicro

Hull Chronograph

10 variants · Hull
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$149MSRP
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Praesidus Type H-75
Praesidusmicro

Type H-75

4 variants
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$245MSRP
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Henry Archer Kvantum
Henry Archermicro

Kvantum

5 variants · Ref. 5744002550563
41mm·Quartz
$287MSRP
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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8micro

Spitfire Lock Chronograph

10 variants · Spitfire
42mm·Quartz
$260MSRP
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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Carey Dual Time
AVI-8micro

Hawker Hurricane Carey Dual Time

9 variants · Hawker
43mm·Quartz
$260MSRP
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IXDAO 39mm VK64 Pilot Chronograph Watch
IXDAOmicro
VK64 Pilot Chronograph

39mm VK64 Pilot Chronograph Watch

4 variants
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$219MSRP
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Boldr Venusaur
Boldrmicro
Pokémon Collab

Venusaur

 
41mm·Quartz·200m WR
$449MSRP
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Duxot Tiburon Chronograph
Duxotmicro

Tiburon Chronograph

5 variants · Ref. DX-2062-11
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$149MSRP
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Wolbrook Skindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz
Wolbrookmicro

Skindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz

6 variants · Skindiver
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$432MSRP
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Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
Variomicro

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

6 variants · Empire
38mm·Quartz
$328MSRP
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TSAO Baltimore Constellation Chrono-Diver - Midnight Grey
TSAO Baltimoremicro

Constellation Chrono-Diver - Midnight Grey

 
41mm·Mecaquartz·200m WR
$450MSRP
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Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
vsCompare with the Hemel HFT20
Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
Yema

Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

2 variants · Flygraf
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$490MSRP
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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T
Citizen

Promaster Skyhawk A-T

Ref. JY8108
45mm·Quartz·200m WR
$746MSRP
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Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

3 variants · Rallygraf
40mm·Quartz
$450MSRP
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Tissot Chrono L
Tissot

Chrono L

3 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$475MSRP
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Victorinox Swiss Army Chronograph
Victorinox

Swiss Army Chronograph

2 variants · Ref. 242046
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$800MSRP
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Tissot Supersport Chrono
Tissot

Supersport Chrono

2 variants
45.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830
Citizen

Promaster Skyhawk U830

3 variants · Promaster
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$596MSRP
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Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

2 variants · Rallygraf
39mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

5 variants
41.4mm·Quartz·100m WR
$750MSRP
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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T
Citizen

Promaster Skyhawk A-T

3 variants · Promaster
45mm·Quartz·200m WR
$596MSRP
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Seiko Coutura
Seiko

Coutura

 
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$550MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 10

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Casio EFB-730D
Casio
Edifice

EFB-730D

3 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$165MSRP
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Citizen Avion
Citizen

Avion

 
45mm·Solar·100m WR
$195MSRP
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Casio EFR-574DE
Casio
Edifice

EFR-574DE

 
42.3mm·Quartz·100m WR
$220MSRP
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Timex Waterbury Traditional Fly Back Chronograph 43mm Stainless Steel Bracel - TW2Y29800
Timex

Waterbury Traditional Fly Back Chronograph 43mm Stainless Steel Bracel - TW2Y29800

 
43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$187MSRP
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Casio GMA-S140
Casio
G-Shock

GMA-S140

4 variants · G-Shock
45.9mm·Quartz·200m WR
$120MSRP
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Timex Expedition Ridge Chronograph 42mm Silicone Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Ridge Chronograph 42mm Silicone Strap Watch

 
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$145MSRP
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Timex Expedition Capstone Chronograph 41mm Silicone Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Capstone Chronograph 41mm Silicone Strap Watch

2 variants
41mm·Quartz
$179MSRP
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Swatch Kaicco
Swatch

Kaicco

Ref. SUSB406
42mm·Quartz
$135MSRP
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Swatch Blue Grid
Swatch

Blue Grid

Ref. YVS454
43mm·Quartz
$210MSRP
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Swatch Reflective
Swatch
Blue

Reflective

Ref. YVS539
43mm·Quartz
$210MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Fortis

Flieger F-43 Bicompax

5 variants · Flieger
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,180MSRP
vsCompare with the Hemel HFT20
Longines LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK
Longines
Spirit Flyback

LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK

3 variants · Spirit Flyback
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,000MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono

2 variants
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,445MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz

2 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,075MSRP
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Glycine Airpilot Chrono
Glycine

Airpilot Chrono

5 variants · Ref. GL0360
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,895MSRP
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Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Breitling

Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk

Ref. A233802A/L586/535X/A18DSA.6
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,050MSRP
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Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition
Seiko

Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition

4 variants · Astron
43.4mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,900MSRP
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Longines LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK PROTOTYPE
Longines
Spirit Flyback

LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK PROTOTYPE

2 variants · Spirit Flyback
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,400MSRP
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Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 P 51 Mustang
Breitling

Classic Avi Chronograph 42 P 51 Mustang

Ref. A233803A/BI92/536X/A18DSA.6
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,050MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Auto chrono
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation X-Wind Auto chrono

3 variants
44/45mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,095MSRP
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Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Mosquito
Breitling

Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Mosquito

Ref. Y233801A/BI93/535X/A18DSA.6
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,200MSRP
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Glycine Men's Airpilot Chrono 44mm Quartz Watch GL0442
Glycine

Men's Airpilot Chrono 44mm Quartz Watch GL0442

 
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,495MSRP
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