Bertucci A-2SELvsHemel HF1 Snelway

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Bertucci A-2SEL at true scale

A-2SEL

Hemel HF1 Snelway at true scale

HF1 Snelway

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Thickness

n/a

11mm

Water Resistance

n/a

100m

MSRP

$195

lowest

$200

Movement

Quartz

Seiko VH31

Case

5 specs
Thickness
n/a
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
2mm
20mm
Material
Stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
n/a
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
n/a
Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Red

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko VH31

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$200
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Bertucci A-2SEL

Owners widely report the Bertucci A-2SEL as an exceptionally durable and rugged field watch, with one owner calling it the most amazing and durable timepiece they have ever owned. Reviewers and owners alike praise its spot-on quartz accuracy, superior to mechanical alternatives. Some owners note the fixed lugs offer robust strap security, and the 40mm case is generally considered a standard field watch size. One owner speculates the quartz movement uses two batteries, one for four years and another for the illumination for 1.5 years. Battery replacement may require a special tool, and one owner found the backlight "janky." The lume is described as average, and the second hand occasionally misses minute markers or is misaligned. One owner with a 6.2-inch wrist found the 30mm case too large, causing it to twist outwards. Overall, owners rate the Bertucci A-2SEL highly for its exceptional durability and accurate quartz timekeeping.

Hemel HF1 Snelway

The Hemel HF1 Snelway is praised for its stunning reverse panda dial and the satisfying, fast action of its reset pusher. Some owners appreciate the Hemel designs, though one user feels they are sometimes rushed. The watch has a 40mm case and 100m water resistance. Overall, owners appreciate the Hemel HF1 Snelway for its distinctive dial and engaging pusher feel.