Duxot Tiburon ChronographvsHemel HFT20

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Duxot Tiburon Chronograph at true scale

Tiburon Chronograph

Hemel HFT20 at true scale

HFT20

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

lowest

49mm

Thickness

12mm

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$230

lowest

$450

Movement

Seiko VK64

Seiko VK64

Case

5 specs
Thickness
12mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless Steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gray
Black

Movement

3 specs
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$230
$450
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Reviews

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Duxot Tiburon Chronograph

Owners widely report the Duxot Tiburon Chronograph is a cool and unique daily wearer, appreciating its 42mm case size and bead-blasted stainless steel finish. One owner notes the watch looks amazing on a NATO strap. Some owners question its value, finding Duxot watches overpriced despite their use of off-the-shelf Japanese movements. On balance, owners view the Duxot Tiburon Chronograph as a unique daily wear option, with its design and finishing being key draws despite some concerns about its price point.

Hemel HFT20

The Hemel HFT20 is praised for its engaging chronograph sweep and convenient grab-and-go wearability, with reviewers noting its legible matte black dial and sapphire crystal. Owners found the watch sweet at its $270 pre-order price, and the 42mm case wears well due to its 49mm lug-to-lug distance. The included leather strap is comfortable and well-made. One reviewer noted the chronograph minutes sub-dial does not precisely jump, and the 16mm thickness is slightly more than ideal for the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hemel HFT20 highly for its accessible take on vintage designs and enjoyable chronograph function at its price point.

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