Hemel HFT20vsTissot Supersport NBA Special Edition

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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 Supersport NBA Special Edition at true scale

Supersport NBA Special Edition

Diameter

42mm

45.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

n/a

Thickness

n/a

11.9mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$450

lowest

$550

Movement

Seiko VK64

13.25'

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
45.5mm
Thickness
n/a
11.92mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Graded anthracite-black
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
$550
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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 Supersport NBA Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Tissot Supersport NBA Special Edition as an excellent entry-level Swiss watch, with its quartz movement being acceptable for its value. The bracelet's 2mm taper from 22mm to 20mm is noted to enhance wrist comfort. One reviewer found the team affiliation, limited to color-coded straps and a case back decal, to be a cost-saving measure lacking high-end appeal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Supersport NBA Special Edition highly for its value and comfortable bracelet taper.