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Bremont Altitude ChronographvsHemel HFT20

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Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
HFT2042mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
HFT2040h
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
HFT20100m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
HFT20$450

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$450

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What people say

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Bremont Altitude Chronograph

Owners note faint marks on the case sides and back, with minor wear and creasing on the strap. Reviewers flag the "DANGER EJECTION SEAT" wordmark on the dial as a divisive design choice that disrupts the MB series' usual stark tone, though they praise the improved smoothness and click precision of the Roto Click rotating bezel. On balance, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph elicits mixed reactions, with design elements like the dial text being a point of contention for reviewers.

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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