Cronos Water Ghost Sub DivervsThorn Diver Watch

Water Ghost Sub Diver
CronosWater Ghost Sub Diver

Ref. L6018-PT-黑色抛光中带839·MSRP $208

Diver Watch
ThornDiver Watch

Ref. thorn-40mm-marine-200-master-nh35-diver-watch·MSRP $179

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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.

Cronos Water Ghost Sub Diver at true scale

Water Ghost Sub Diver

Thorn Diver Watch at true scale

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 specs
Thickness
10.3mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
47.8mm
Finish
316L stainless steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
n/a
Sapphire

Movement

3 specs
Type
n/a
Automatic
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$208
$179
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Reviews

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

Cronos Water Ghost Sub Diver

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.

Thorn Diver Watch

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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