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Traska The ChronographvsHemel HFT20

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The Chronograph
TraskaThe Chronograph
HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Chronograph40mm
HFT2042mm
Power Reserve
The Chronograph45h
HFT2040h
Water Resistance
The Chronograph75m
HFT20100m
MSRP
The Chronograph
HFT20$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
0.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
75m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
NE86
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
34
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450

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What people say

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Traska The Chronograph

Traska The Chronograph owners widely praise the hardened stainless steel case for its durability, with one noting it remained in great condition after three years of wear. The bracelet is also commended for its snug fit, lack of stiffness or rattle, and the convenience of its on-the-fly clasp. One owner notes the watch wears larger. Overall, Traska The Chronograph owners rate the watch highly for its durable case and comfortable, convenient bracelet.

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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