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anOrdain FabrikvsHemel HFT20

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Fabrik
anOrdainFabrik
MSRP $1,810
HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fabrik38mm
HFT2042mm
Power Reserve
Fabrik68h
HFT2040h
Water Resistance
Fabrik50m
HFT20100m
MSRP
Fabrik$1,810
HFT20$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Fabrik
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,810
$450

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What people say

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anOrdain Fabrik

Owners are divided on the anOrdain Fabrik, with some appreciating its value and German-made dial, while others feel it deviates from the brand's core identity. One owner praises the purple lacquer dial as a unique conversation starter. Some commenters find the 38mm size small for larger wrists, preferring a larger option. Overall, owners are split on the anOrdain Fabrik, with its value and dial design being points of appreciation and contention.

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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