Horizon Watches NemovsIXDAO 5305 Retro Professional Diver

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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.

Horizon Watches Nemo at true scale

Nemo

IXDAO 5305 Retro Professional Diver at true scale

5305 Retro Professional Diver

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

lowest

48mm

Thickness

11.8mm

lowest

12.2mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$1,100

$218

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

PT5000

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.85mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
PT5000
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,100
$218
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Reviews

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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.

IXDAO 5305 Retro Professional Diver

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.

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