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Hemel HFT20vsMassena LAB Uni-Racer

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HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450
Uni-Racer
Massena LABUni-Racer
MSRP $3,495

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HFT2042mm
Uni-Racer39mm
Power Reserve
HFT2040h
Uni-Racer58h
Water Resistance
HFT20100m
Uni-Racer50m
MSRP
HFT20$450
Uni-Racer$3,495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
No
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
SW510 BH M Elaboré
Type
Quartz
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
58h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$3,495

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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.

Massena LAB Uni-Racer

The Massena LAB Uni-Racer is praised for its refined vintage chronograph aesthetic, featuring a 39mm case with unique horizontal finishing, a GPHG-nominated hand-wound Sellita SW510 M movement, and a sector dial with a "big eye" counter. Owners and reviewers highlight its period-perfect Super-LumiNova and snailing on recessed registers, all supported by a 58-hour power reserve and 50m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Massena LAB Uni-Racer highly for its authentic vintage design and refined execution at its price point.

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