DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical DivingvsHorizon Watches Nemo

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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.

DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving at true scale

Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving

Horizon Watches Nemo at true scale

Nemo

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

47mm

Thickness

12mm

11.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$899

lowest

$1,100

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

3 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
11.85mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
38h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$1,100
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Reviews

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DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving

Owners widely praise the DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch for its comfortable 39mm sizing and attractive dial features like depth and a sandwich chapter ring, with many appreciating the included strap options. Some owners report the bezel is difficult to turn and question its utility as a dive watch feature. On balance, owners rate the DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch highly for its wearability and dial aesthetics, particularly within the American microbrand space.

Horizon Watches Nemo

Owners widely praise the Horizon Watches Nemo for its handsome, Art Deco-inspired design, particularly the beautiful pistachio dial with its wave pattern and high raised indexes, which matches video appearances and is suitable for daily wear. The watch is noted for its well-executed details like the stepped case, uniquely shaped lugs, and well-formed crown guards, with one owner finding it exceeded expectations. Reviewers and owners alike point to the Sellita SW200 movement as a welcome feature, though the date window numbers are small and difficult to read. One owner considers the 1100 USD price a drawback, while another flags the bezel's stiffness and tight tension as weak points. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Horizon Watches Nemo highly for its attractive design and thoughtful detailing at the price point.

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