IXDAO 5305 Retro Professional Dive WatchvsTimex Deepwater Meridian 200 Automatic 44mm HNBR Rubber Strap Watch

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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.

IXDAO 5305 Retro Professional Dive Watch at true scale

5305 Retro Professional Dive Watch

Timex Deepwater Meridian 200 Automatic 44mm HNBR Rubber Strap Watch at true scale

Deepwater Meridian 200 Automatic 44mm HNBR Rubber Strap Watch

Diameter

39mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

12.2mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$218

lowest

$409

Movement

PT5000

Miyota 8215

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
44mm
Thickness
12.2mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
PT5000
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
0h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$218
$409
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Reviews

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

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.

Timex Deepwater Meridian 200 Automatic 44mm HNBR Rubber Strap Watch

The Timex Deepwater Meridian 200 Automatic 44mm HNBR Rubber Strap Watch is recognized for its substantial build and impressive specifications for its price. Reviewers highlight its crisp unidirectional bezel action, smooth screw-down crown, and a dial with a radial sunburst finish and applied luminous markers. The Super-LumiNova is noted as being brighter and longer-lasting than typical Timex offerings. Owners also praise its attractive dial and excellent specifications, including a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating. The Miyota 8215 movement is mentioned as not being highly accurate. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Timex Deepwater Meridian 200 Automatic 44mm HNBR Rubber Strap Watch highly for its robust construction and value.