Cronos BB54 Vintage Diver 37mmvsThorn Thorn Titanium

Owners widely praise the Cronos BB54 Vintage Diver 37mm (L6033) for its exceptional value, with many considering it an outstanding homage that exceeds expectations, particularly noting its impressive quality and finishing for the price. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its wearability, with specific mentions of its thin 11.1mm or 11.2mm case and comfortable fit. Some owners are concerned about user-reported issues like a ghost date function, though two unspecified complaints were also mentioned by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Cronos BB54 Vintage Diver 37mm (L6033) highly for its impressive quality and wearability at 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.