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Citizen Promaster Tsuno Chrono RacervsHemel HFT20

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Promaster Tsuno Chrono Racer
CitizenPromaster Tsuno Chrono Racer
MSRP $1,225
HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Tsuno Chrono Racer43.3mm
HFT2042mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Tsuno Chrono Racer40h
HFT2040h
Water Resistance
Promaster Tsuno Chrono Racer200m
HFT20100m
MSRP
Promaster Tsuno Chrono Racer$1,225
HFT20$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43.3mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
E210
Seiko VK64
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,225
$450

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What people say

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Citizen Promaster Tsuno Chrono Racer

The Citizen Promaster Tsuno Chrono Racer is praised for its motorsport-inspired dial and modern Eco-Drive technology. It features a light-powered Caliber E210 meca-quartz flyback chronograph movement with an eight-month power reserve and accuracy of +/-15 seconds per month. The watch is sized at 43.3mm by 14.85mm or 45mm by 15.3mm, depending on the specific reference, and offers 200 meters of water resistance. On balance, reviewers highlight the Citizen Promaster Tsuno Chrono Racer as a compelling blend of retro styling and modern functionality at its $1,195 price point.

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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