Cronos Water Ghost Sub DivervsThorn Diver 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.

Water Ghost Sub Diver

Diver Watch
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
lowest
47.8mm
Thickness
10.3mm
lowest
13.6mm
Water Resistance
200m
200m
MSRP
$208
$179
lowest
Movement
PT5000
PT5000
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely report disappointment with the bezel action, with one owner finding it a disappointing click and not a significant upgrade from cheaper alternatives. One owner dislikes the Cronos logo, describing it as cast and unfinished with poorly defined, joined letters. On balance, owners find the Cronos Water Ghost Sub Diver Polished (L6018) offers a disappointing bezel click and logo execution at its price point.
Owners widely praise the Thorn 40mm NH35A Diver Automatic Watch for its impressive case finishing, featuring sharp polished chamfers and nice brushing, along with great lume and excellent wrist presence due to its 40mm case and ideal lug-to-lug measurement. The vintage aesthetic with yellowish hands and old-fashioned dial details is also a highlight, as is the explorer dial. The watch is considered well-made and offered at a great price, with the NH35 movement and 120-click bezel being impressive features. However, some owners note that the dial text on certain models does not match the logo style, and one owner reported the water resistance as 30M splash proof, not 300M. Some owners also report the watch as incredibly fragile. On balance, owners rate the Thorn 40mm NH35A Diver Automatic Watch highly for its finishing, vintage aesthetic, and value at the price point.
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