Hemel HFT20vsTissot PRC 200

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Hemel HFT20 at true scale

HFT20

Tissot PRC 200 at true scale

PRC 200

Diameter

42mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

n/a

Thickness

n/a

12.0mm

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

MSRP

$450

lowest

$595

Movement

Seiko VK64

13.25'

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
n/a
12.02mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
n/a
Arabic and indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
13.25'
Type
Meca-Quartz
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$595
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Hemel HFT20

The Hemel HFT20 is praised for its engaging chronograph sweep and convenient grab-and-go wearability, with reviewers noting its legible matte black dial and sapphire crystal. Owners found the watch sweet at its $270 pre-order price, and the 42mm case wears well due to its 49mm lug-to-lug distance. The included leather strap is comfortable and well-made. One reviewer noted the chronograph minutes sub-dial does not precisely jump, and the 16mm thickness is slightly more than ideal for the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hemel HFT20 highly for its accessible take on vintage designs and enjoyable chronograph function at its price point.

Tissot PRC 200

The Tissot PRC 200 is praised for its elegant design and legible dials, with one owner noting the blue dial's depth is more impressive in person. Reviewers highlight its satisfyingly weighted pushers and comfortable wearability, especially with the rubber strap option, while some owners find it slightly heavy for a quartz watch. A common criticism is an inaccurate day function requiring weekly resets, though timekeeping is reported as very accurate. The watch features bright green lume on its hands and offers a genuine 200m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PRC 200 well for its accessible design and legibility at its price point.

From video reviewers

The dial's excellent legibility is a key strength. Reviewers disagree on the sub-dial design, with one finding it improves primary time readability and the other stating it hinders elapsed chronograph time reading.

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