Horizon Watches NemovsSeiko 5KX

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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

Seiko 5KX at true scale

5KX

Diameter

40mm

42.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

46mm

lowest

Thickness

11.8mm

lowest

13.4mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$1,100

$350

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko 4R36

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
42.5mm
Thickness
11.85mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
n/a
Blue
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
n/a
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,100
$350
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Reviews

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

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.

Seiko 5KX

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5KX for its strong lume and value, with many reporting accuracy within +/-5 to 10 seconds per day, though some experience +/-1 second. The 42.5mm case is noted to wear smaller, and the watch offers a comfortable feel for many. Some owners are split on the bracelet quality, with opinions ranging from "cheaper side" with hollow links to "flimsy-feeling" jubilee. A few quality control issues have been reported, including a failed bezel clickspring and misaligned components. The Seiko 5KX is seen by some as a worthy successor to the original SKX, offering an upgraded movement with hacking and hand-winding capabilities, though others lament the loss of ISO certification and a screw-down crown. Overall, owners rate the Seiko 5KX highly for its excellent lume and value proposition, making it a popular choice for everyday wear.