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Bremont Airco Mach 1 JetvsHemel HFT20

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Airco Mach 1 Jet
BremontAirco Mach 1 Jet
MSRP $4,500
HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airco Mach 1 Jet40mm
HFT2042mm
Power Reserve
Airco Mach 1 Jet40h
HFT2040h
Water Resistance
Airco Mach 1 Jet100m
HFT20100m
MSRP
Airco Mach 1 Jet$4,500
HFT20$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,500
$450

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What people say

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Bremont Airco Mach 1 Jet

The Bremont Airco Mach 1 Jet is widely praised for its vintage-inspired design, 40mm size, and excellent legibility, featuring a satin-finished case with polished bevels and a matte dial with red-orange accents. Reviewers highlight its strong proportions, 100 meters of water resistance, and COSC-certified BE-92AE automatic movement. The watch is powered by the BE-92A automatic movement with a 38-hour power reserve. Overall, reviewers consider the Bremont Airco Mach 1 Jet an excellent everyday pilot's watch for its blend of vintage aesthetics and practical features.

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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