Horizon Watches NemovsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series

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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 5 Sports SKX series at true scale

5 Sports SKX series

Diameter

40mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

44.2mm

lowest

Thickness

11.8mm

lowest

12.1mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$1,100

$350

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko 4R36

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.85mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
44.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
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

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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.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is widely praised as an excellent value gateway watch, with owners and reviewers highlighting its solid build and powerful lume. The 22mm bracelet is noted for its comfort, and the watch offers numerous style options. Some owners find the original SKX models heavy and bulky, while others appreciate their ruggedness and iconic dive watch design. The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series offers an upgraded movement with hacking and hand-winding, and standard spring bars for easier strap changes. However, it lacks the screw-down crown and ISO certification of the original SKX, leading some to consider it less of a tool watch. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series highly for its value and modern features, despite some preferring the tool watch capabilities of its predecessor.

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