Cronos Watchdives WD1965 38mm VH31 62MAS Dive Watch V2vsThorn Watchdives WD1680Q VH31 Sub Diver Watch V2

Watchdives WD1680Q VH31 Sub Diver Watch V2
ThornWatchdives WD1680Q VH31 Sub Diver Watch V2

Ref. watchdives-wd1680q-sapphire-crystal-quartz-dive-watch·MSRP $99

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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 Watchdives WD1965 38mm VH31 62MAS Dive Watch V2 at true scale

Watchdives WD1965 38mm VH31 62MAS Dive Watch V2

Thorn Watchdives WD1680Q VH31 Sub Diver Watch V2 at true scale

Watchdives WD1680Q VH31 Sub Diver Watch V2

Diameter

45.5mm

40mm

Thickness

11.1mm

10mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$99

$99

Movement

Seiko VH31

Automatic

Case

3 specs
Diameter
45.5mm
40mm
Thickness
11.1mm
10mm
Lug Width
20mm
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VH31
n/a
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Reviews

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Cronos Watchdives WD1965 38mm VH31 62MAS Dive Watch V2

Owners widely praise the Cronos Watchdives WD1965 38mm VH31 62MAS Dive Watch V2 for its excellent finishing, crisp bezel clicks, and comfortable wearability due to its slim profile and short lug-to-lug distance. The Seiko VH31 movement is highlighted for its reliability, precision, and the smooth 4Hz sweep it provides, making it a reliable grab-and-go option. The sunray brown dial is described as beautiful and subtle, and the watch is considered a great value at $100, suitable as a GADA watch. Some owners express a desire for larger size options and note that the 38mm size feels noticeably smaller than 40mm, with one owner suggesting improvements to bracelet edge finishing. Overall, owners rate the Cronos Watchdives WD1965 38mm VH31 62MAS Dive Watch V2 highly for its exceptional finishing and value proposition.

Thorn Watchdives WD1680Q VH31 Sub Diver Watch V2

Owners widely praise the Thorn Watchdives WD1680Q VH31 Sub Diver Watch V2 for its solid quality, particularly the case and bracelet finishing, and its slim, wearable proportions that are compared favorably to the BB58. The VH31 movement is a highlight for many, contributing to its lightness and perceived value, with one owner finding it unbelievable value at around £40 and surpassing a Steeldive SD1953 in build quality. Some owners note the watch's slimness as a unique offering, and a Jubilee bracelet from a Steeldive SD1953 was fitted, creating a sharp look. One owner reported a "kinda crooked" watch, and another experienced the same clasp issue as found on the WD1960S. The VH31 movement offers approximately two years of battery life. On balance, owners rate the Thorn Watchdives WD1680Q VH31 Sub Diver Watch V2 highly for its exceptional finishing and wearability at its price point.

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