Beijing Watches Zheng He's Treasure ShipvsThorn Thorn Titanium

Owners widely praise the Beijing Watches Zheng He's Treasure Ship Watch for its attractive design, excellent case and dial finishing, and the visual appeal of its decorated in-house movement. One owner notes a small black speck on the dial and fingerprints on the polished hands, while another highlights the mechanical movement. The watch is 42mm and offers 200m water resistance. On balance, owners rate the Beijing Watches Zheng He's Treasure Ship Watch highly for its design and finishing relative to its price point.

Owners widely praise the Cronos Thorn PT5000 Automatic 39mm Titanium Watch SHY036 for its value, with one owner calling it the best modern explorer homage under $170. The tool-free bracelet adjustment links are considered a game-changer, and the 39mm titanium case is noted as unobtrusive and keeping the watch under 11mm thick. The PT5000 movement's accuracy is a point of varied owner experience, ranging from exceptional timekeeping comparable to quartz, to running 2.8 seconds fast per day, or gaining 2.5 minutes over two weeks. Some owners express skepticism or disappointment with the PT5000 movement, with one finding it noisy and finicky, and another preferring Seiko alternatives. Overall, owners rate the Cronos Thorn PT5000 Automatic 39mm Titanium Watch SHY036 highly for its excellent value and practical bracelet features, despite mixed experiences with the PT5000 movement's accuracy.