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Hemel HFT20vsTissot Le Locle Open Heart

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
Le Locle Open Heart
TissotLe Locle Open Heart
MSRP $995

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
Le Locle Open Heart39.3mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
Le Locle Open Heart80h
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
Le Locle Open Heart30m
MSRP
HFT20$450
Le Locle Open Heart$995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
39.3mm
Thickness
9.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
39.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
11 1/2'''
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$995

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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.

Tissot Le Locle Open Heart

Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle Open Heart for its elegant aesthetic, featuring a guilloché dial and Roman numerals, and appreciate its practical 80-hour power reserve and Nivachron hairspring. The watch is also noted for offering dual bracelet and strap options, along with a see-through case back. However, one owner flags negative community feedback regarding the comfort of the synthetic leather strap. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Le Locle Open Heart highly for its attractive design and impressive technical specifications at its price point.

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