Buyalov НВЧ-20vsIXDAO 5305 Retro Professional Dive Watch

lug2lug doesn't sell watches. Buy links open the brand's or seller's own site. Some links are affiliate links: lug2lug may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Disclosures

Measurements

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

Buyalov НВЧ-20 at true scale

НВЧ-20

IXDAO 5305 Retro Professional Dive Watch at true scale

5305 Retro Professional Dive Watch

Diameter

39.6mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

n/a

12.2mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

n/a

$218

Movement

Miyota 9039

PT5000

Case

3 specs
Diameter
39.6mm
39mm
Thickness
n/a
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
PT5000

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$218
Keep your wishlist and collection together in the appExplore the app

Reviews

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

Buyalov НВЧ-20

The Buyalov НВЧ-20 is praised for its strong, coherent design and original material finishes, with its Raketa-style dial and Akula case evoking submarine clocks. Owners widely report its modern lume is highly legible throughout the night, outperforming typical Amphibia lume. The no-date dial is considered attractive, and the red dial pops in natural light. Some users question its "homage" nature and Asian manufacturing, with availability and payment issues being significant concerns. One owner notes the 46mm case size might be large for smaller wrists, and others find the bezel design unfinished and dial color choices too trendy. Overall, owners rate the Buyalov НВЧ-20 highly for its design and lume performance at the price.

IXDAO 5305 Retro Professional Dive Watch

Owners widely report the IXDAO 5305 Retro Professional Dive Watch offers excellent lume and wears exceptionally well, with one owner noting accuracy at -1 second per day. Some users flag potential inconsistencies in finishing compared to established brands, and one owner mentions sharp edges on the bottom mid-case and lugs. The stock bracelet is considered very heavy, though an aftermarket bracelet can improve wearability. The IXDAO 5305 Retro Professional Dive Watch is seen as decent for its price, with some noting good specifications. Overall, owners rate the IXDAO 5305 Retro Professional Dive Watch highly for its wearability and lume at the price.