Comparison
Hexagon Storm vs ANICORN Cassini–Nemesis
Short answer
Both watches are inspired by Saturn's hexagon. The ANICORN Cassini–Nemesis is a 42 mm, 13.6 mm-thick automatic at about $650. The Hexagon Storm is a 46 mm, 7 mm-thick quartz skeleton watch in five colorways, with 30-day free returns and a 2-year warranty.
Disclosure: we sell the Hexagon Storm. We don't sell ANICORN watches and have no relationship with ANICORN. ANICORN figures come from its product page and refund policy, checked October 17, 2026; prices and terms may change.
Side by side
| Hexagon Storm HS-9700 | ANICORN Cassini–Nemesis | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $price, any colorway or strap | $650 with steel bracelet; $600 on FKM rubber; $680 with both |
| Movement | Japanese quartz (battery rated 2–3 years) | Automatic, modified Seiko NH35 caliber, 24 jewels |
| Winding | None | Self-winding; stops if not worn for about 1–2 days |
| Case shape | Soft hexagon, 4 exposed screws | Hexagon case, crown, crystal and seconds hand |
| Case size | 46 mm wide | 42 × 41 mm |
| Thickness | 7 mm | 13.6 mm |
| Case material | 316L stainless steel; black versions coated | 316L stainless steel, sandblasted black PVD |
| Crystal | Sapphire, anti-reflective | Sapphire, anti-reflective |
| Dial | Layered skeleton openwork, date window | Printed dial with Saturn hexagon data, blue Super-LumiNova |
| Caseback | Not listed | Exhibition caseback, individually numbered |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Colorways | 5: steel/black, all black, black/gold, white, blue | 1: all black (Nemesis) |
| Straps | Three-link bracelet, flat-link bracelet or leather | Quick-release steel bracelet or FKM rubber |
| Returns | 30 days, free return shipping | 7 days; buyer pays return shipping, and a $7.99 handling charge plus the $19.99 shipping fee are deducted |
| Warranty | 2 years, handled by us | Not stated on the product or refund page |
What the two watches share
Both are men's watches built around Saturn's hexagon, the six-sided jet stream at the planet's north pole that NASA's Cassini spacecraft studied. Both use 316L stainless steel, a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating and 5 ATM water resistance. Both are statement watches rather than everyday tool watches.
Where they differ
Movement: quartz vs automatic
The Cassini–Nemesis runs on an automatic movement based on Seiko's NH35, so it winds itself as you wear it and you can watch the movement through the caseback. The Hexagon Storm uses Japanese quartz: more accurate, no winding, and a battery that lasts 2–3 years. How quartz and automatic watches compare.
Size and thickness
The Hexagon Storm is wider at 46 mm but much thinner at 7 mm, so it sits flat and slides under a cuff. The Cassini–Nemesis is more compact across the wrist at 42 × 41 mm but nearly twice as thick at 13.6 mm, typical for an automatic. Will a 46 mm watch fit your wrist?
Dial
The Hexagon Storm's skeleton dial is cut away in layers so you see depth across the whole face. The Cassini–Nemesis has a printed dial that maps the hexagon's location, size and wind speed, with blue lume for low light.
Choice and buying terms
The Hexagon Storm comes in five colorways on three strap styles; the Cassini–Nemesis is one all-black design. We offer 30-day returns with free return shipping and a 2-year warranty. ANICORN's refund policy allows 7 days and deducts return costs.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the ANICORN Cassini–Nemesis if you want an automatic movement you can see through the caseback, glowing lume, a numbered caseback, and an all-black, data-driven dial, and you're comfortable at around $650.
- Choose the Hexagon Storm if you want a thinner watch with a see-through skeleton dial, a choice of five colorways, no winding, and longer returns and warranty cover.
See the Hexagon Storm skeleton watch, a 46 mm hexagonal quartz skeleton watch in five colorways.
Quick answers
Is the Hexagon Storm the same as the ANICORN Cassini?
No. They are different watches from different makers. Both are inspired by Saturn's hexagon, but the Hexagon Storm is a 46 mm quartz skeleton watch and the Cassini–Nemesis is a 42 mm automatic with a printed dial.
Which is thinner, the Hexagon Storm or the ANICORN Cassini?
The Hexagon Storm, at 7 mm. The Cassini–Nemesis is 13.6 mm thick.
Which has better return terms?
Sixth Planet offers 30 days with free return shipping on the Hexagon Storm. ANICORN's refund policy allows 7 days, with return shipping and fees paid by the buyer.