Airain Watches Sous-MarinevsThorn SHY027 BB58 Vintage Diver

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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.

Airain Watches Sous-Marine at true scale

Sous-Marine

Thorn SHY027 BB58 Vintage Diver at true scale

SHY027 BB58 Vintage Diver

Diameter

37.5mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.2mm

45.5mm

lowest

Thickness

10.4mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

68h

n/a

MSRP

$2,050

$179

lowest

Movement

La Joux-Perret G100

Seiko NH35

Case

3 specs
Diameter
37.5mm
39mm
Thickness
10.45mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.2mm
45.5mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Green
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova C3
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
68h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,050
$179
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Reviews

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

Airain Watches Sous-Marine

The Airain Watches Sous-Marine reissue is noted for its faithful recreation of the original, featuring a brushed 316L stainless steel case and a sapphire crystal. It is powered by the La Joux-Perret G100 automatic movement, offering a 68-hour power reserve. The watch includes a Parmentier crown and is available with either a DNA-strand or Lollipop seconds hand. On balance, reviewers highlight the Airain Watches Sous-Marine's authentic vintage design and robust movement as key strengths.

Thorn SHY027 BB58 Vintage Diver

Owners widely praise the Thorn SHY027 39mm BB58 Vintage Diver Automatic Watch for its authentic 1958 vintage aesthetic and compact 39mm case, which provides a vintage, old-school tool watch feel. The watch features Mercedes-style hands and a domed sapphire crystal. Some owners find the finishing and bracelet quality to be less refined than competitors, and the riveted bracelet is noted as difficult to adjust. One reviewer flags the lume as bright but short-lived. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Thorn SHY027 39mm BB58 Vintage Diver Automatic Watch well for its vintage aesthetic and compact case proportions at its price point.