Cronos Thorn PT5000 Automatic 39mm Titanium Watch SHY036vsThorn 40mm PT5000 Automatic Dive Watch T023 V2

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 report the Thorn 40mm PT5000 Automatic Dive Watch T023 V2 offers a slim wearability and vintage sub aesthetic, with one owner calling it a phenomenal homage and underpriced for its smooth PT5000 movement, tophat sapphire, and bezel. However, some owners flag concerns about quality control, with reports of a loose bezel, dial movement when setting time and date, and an inconsistent crown. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner noting 0/+2 seconds per day for the PT5000 movement, while another experienced a power reserve of only 6 hours and 20 minutes. On balance, owners rate the Thorn 40mm PT5000 Automatic Dive Watch T023 V2 highly for its comfortable wearability and vintage design at its price point, despite some reported quality control issues.