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Hemel HFT20vsNOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
Lux Hermelin
NOMOS GlashütteLux Hermelin
MSRP $26,100

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
Lux Hermelin34mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
Lux Hermelin84 hoursh
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
Lux Hermelin30m
MSRP
HFT20$450
Lux Hermelin$26,100

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
34mm
Thickness
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46.1mm
Lug Width
20mm
17mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Rose Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
DUW 2002
Type
Quartz
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
84 hoursh
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$26,100

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What people say

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin

The NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin is a time-only watch in a tonneau-shaped white gold case, measuring 40.5mm by 36mm by 8.95mm, featuring a manually-wound DUW 2002 movement with an 84-hour power reserve and gold chatons. Owners question its value proposition and movement finishing compared to established high-end brands, despite its readable power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers find the NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin to be a beautiful debut model, though some question its high price point.

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