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Hemel HFT20vsTudor 1926 28mm Automatic

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
1926 28mm Automatic
Tudor1926 28mm Automatic
MSRP $2,400

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
1926 28mm Automatic28mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
1926 28mm Automatic38h
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
1926 28mm Automatic100m
MSRP
HFT20$450
1926 28mm Automatic$2,400

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
28mm
Thickness
9.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
15mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Silver

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
T201
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$2,400

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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.

Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic for its refined aesthetic and comfortable wearability, with many appreciating its automatic movement and considering it a versatile everyday watch. Some owners note the date window can be difficult to read, and one owner perceives the 28mm size as looking large due to its small bezel and big dial. On balance, owners rate the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic highly for its refined design and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The smooth and precise bezel action is a notable strength of this watch. A potential drawback is the use of a third-party movement, which may be a drawback for some enthusiasts who prefer in-house calibers.

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