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Sugess Automatic Chronograph S418-2vsHemel HFT20

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Automatic Chronograph S418-2
SugessAutomatic Chronograph S418-2
MSRP $449
HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Automatic Chronograph S418-240mm
HFT2042mm
Power Reserve
Automatic Chronograph S418-245h
HFT2040h
Water Resistance
Automatic Chronograph S418-25m
HFT20100m
MSRP
Automatic Chronograph S418-2$449
HFT20$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
5m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SL4801
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$450

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What people say

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Sugess Automatic Chronograph S418-2

Owners widely praise the Sugess Automatic Chronograph S418-2's finishing as top-end and note it looks far more expensive than its price point. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner observing a gain of only 1 second per day, and another owner confirming it keeps good time. The bracelet is described as solid, and the watch has held up well over time with no reported issues. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Automatic Chronograph S418-2 highly for its exceptional finishing and perceived value.

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.

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