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Bremont BroadswordvsHemel HFT20

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Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850
HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadsword40mm
HFT2042mm
Power Reserve
Broadsword40h
HFT2040h
Water Resistance
Broadsword100m
HFT20100m
MSRP
Broadsword$3,850
HFT20$450

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Bronze
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-95-2AV
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$450

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Bremont Broadsword

Owners widely praise the Bremont Broadsword for its versatile GADA (go anywhere, do anything) capability, noting it pairs well with various straps and can be dressed up or down. One owner highlights the impressive build quality and finishing, while another specifically commends the sandwich dial. A few marks from strap changes were noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its versatility and build quality.

From video reviewers

The bead-blasted 40mm steel case finishing is a consistent strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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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