Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFT20 or the Rockwell Time Vanguard?

At MSRP the Rockwell Time Vanguard is the cheaper of the two at $400, against $450 for the Hemel HFT20 — a $50 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFT20 or the Rockwell Time Vanguard?

The Rockwell Time Vanguard wears larger at 46mm versus 42mm for the Hemel HFT20 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Hemel HFT20 run compared to the Rockwell Time Vanguard?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Hemel HFT20 uses the Seiko VK64 and the Rockwell Time Vanguard uses the Miyota 2115.

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Hemel HFT20vsRockwell Time Vanguard

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Hemel HFT20

HF4

MSRP $450

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Rockwell Time Vanguard

MSRP $400

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFT2042mm

Vanguard46mm

Power Reserve

HFT20—

Vanguard—

Water Resistance

HFT20100m

Vanguard100m

MSRP

HFT20$450

Vanguard$400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

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Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Seiko VK64

Miyota 2115

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$450

$400

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