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Hemel HFT20vsTimefactors Commander 71

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
Commander 71
TimefactorsCommander 71
MSRP $530
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.

Timefactors Commander 71

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Commander 71 for its exceptional build quality and substantial feel, noting its vintage design with a clean no-date dial, gilt accents, and creamy lume. Some owners find its 13.7mm thickness and 162-gram weight substantial, and the bezel's numeral fonts are considered small by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors Commander 71 highly for its vintage aesthetic and build quality at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
Commander 7140mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
Commander 71
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
Commander 71300m
MSRP
HFT20$450
Commander 71$530

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
48mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz)
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$530
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