Description
The Horizon Nemo Grey Matters Grey Weave takes the familiar architecture of the Nemo in a quieter, more considered direction. Colour gives way to texture, with a monochromatic grey dial whose intricate crosshatched surface draws inspiration from woven fabric.
Subtle from a distance and increasingly detailed up close, Grey Weave lets light, texture and the Nemo's layered construction do the talking - while retaining the robust specifications and everyday versatility that underpin the collection.
Inspiration & Design
Grey Matters explores what happens when Horizon steps away from the vibrant colour often associated with the Nemo and focuses instead on texture, light and subtle detail.
For Grey Weave, the inspiration comes from woven fabric. Fine intersecting lines form a crosshatched dial pattern, creating a surface that appears restrained at first glance but reveals greater depth as light moves across it.
The effect suits the Nemo particularly well. Its already architectural design gains another layer of visual interest without becoming busier, resulting in a watch that feels distinctive without demanding attention.
Dial & Case
The Grey Weave dial is defined by its crosshatched texture, creating depth through pattern rather than colour. Against the monochromatic grey palette, the Nemo's applied elements and BGW9 Super-LumiNova provide clarity while allowing the texture beneath to remain the focus.
Surrounding the dial is a 120-click unidirectional bezel fitted with a sapphire insert, continuing the grey treatment beyond the dial.
The 316L stainless-steel case measures 40mm in diameter, 11.85mm high and 47mm lug-to-lug - proportions that balance the visual presence of a dive watch with everyday wearability. A top-hat sapphire crystal with three layers of anti-reflective coating protects the dial.
A screw-down crown and 200m/20ATM of water resistance reinforce the Nemo's functional foundations.
Movement
Inside is the Miyota 9039, a slim, no-date automatic movement that allows the dial to remain visually balanced without a date aperture interrupting the Grey Weave pattern.
A proven Japanese calibre, the 9039 provides the dependable mechanical foundation that suits the Nemo's positioning as a watch designed to be worn rather than treated delicately.
Bracelet / Strap
Grey Weave is supplied on a 316L stainless-steel bracelet with a butterfly clasp. A push-button micro-adjustment system built into the links allows the fit to be fine-tuned without tools.
Also included is a vintage-style strap made from oiled and glazed aniline full-grain leather, giving the watch a noticeably different character away from the steel bracelet.
The combination makes Grey Weave particularly versatile: contemporary and integrated on steel, warmer and more relaxed on leather.
Final Thoughts
Grey Weave demonstrates that restraint doesn't have to mean simplicity.
By reducing the colour palette, Horizon draws greater attention to the details that might otherwise compete for notice - the woven texture of the dial, the layered Nemo architecture and the way the surface changes under different light.
It is perhaps the quieter of the two Grey Matters interpretations, but that's precisely its strength: an unconventional Nemo that doesn't need to shout about being different.
Technical Specifications
| Limited edition: |
Only 23 pieces available worldwide |
| Case size: |
40mm
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| Case material: |
316L stainless steel |
| Case back: |
316L stainless steel
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| Movement type: |
Automatic
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| Movement no.: |
Miyota 9039
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| Power reserve: |
Approx 42hrs |
| Dial: |
Grey textured dial; SuperLuminova BGW9 on hands, numbers, indices |
| Bezel: |
Unidirectional, 120-click, sapphire insert
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| Glass: |
Top hat sapphire crystal with 3 layers of anti-reflective coating
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| Water resistance: |
20ATM
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| Strap type: |
Bracelet
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| Strap material: |
Stainless steel bracelet with Microsliders
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| Buckle: |
Stainless steel butterfly clasp
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| Warranty: |
1 year
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