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Hemel HFT20vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik blue gold

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
Tangente neomatik blue gold35mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
Tangente neomatik blue gold43 hoursh
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
Tangente neomatik blue gold50m
MSRP
HFT20$450
Tangente neomatik blue gold$4,250

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
35mm
Thickness
6.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
DUW 3001
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
27

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$4,250

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik blue gold

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its beauty and exceptionally thin case, with some finding the dial too busy. The in-house DUW 3001 movement is noted as a positive, though some variants lack lume and the clasp on the 39mm model can chafe. One owner found the Gold Neomatik Dore 18ct overpriced for its functionality. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its aesthetic appeal and slim profile at its price point.

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