Thorn Thorn TitaniumvsInvicta Pro Diver 49317

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.

Owners widely praise the Invicta Pro Diver 49317 as an amazing value and a perfect starter watch, highlighting its solid dial mechanism and crystal. Some find its benefits comparable to other popular dive watches. The bronze on this Pro Diver has a higher brass content, meaning it will patina slower and differently than watches with a higher bronze mix. The bracelet is considered subpar, and the Invicta brand name is a drawback for some. Overall, owners rate the Invicta Pro Diver 49317 highly for its substantial quality and value for money.