Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFT20 or the Laco Basel?

At MSRP the Laco Basel is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $450 for the Hemel HFT20 — a $100 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HFT20 or the Laco Basel?

The Hemel HFT20 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Laco Basel.

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Hemel HFT20vsLaco Basel

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Hemel HFT20

HF4

MSRP $450

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Laco Basel

861971

MSRP $350

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFT2042mm

Basel42mm

Power Reserve

HFT20—

Basel—

Water Resistance

HFT20100m

Basel50m

MSRP

HFT20$450

Basel$350

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Mineral

Dial Color

Black

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Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Seiko VK64

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$450

$350

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