Thorn Thorn TitaniumvsGlycine Combat Sub Sport

Thorn Titanium
ThornThorn Titanium

Ref. thorn-pt5000-automatic-39mm-titanium-watch-shy036·MSRP $185

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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.

Thorn Thorn Titanium at true scale

Thorn Titanium

Glycine Combat Sub Sport at true scale

Combat Sub Sport

Diameter

39mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

44.4mm

n/a

Thickness

12.1mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

MSRP

$185

lowest

$540

Movement

PT5000

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Thickness
12.1mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
44.4mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
PT5000
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$185
$540
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Reviews

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

Thorn Titanium

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.

Glycine Combat Sub Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch GL0403 as an exceptional value, noting its sleek design and solid, tool-like build. Some owners report a minor color mismatch between the lume pip and dial lume, and one suggestion for improvement includes a clasp with tool-less micro adjustments. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch GL0403 highly for its impressive design and build quality at its price point.