La Touraine Atlantic Automatic DivervsThorn Diver Watch


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Measurements
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Atlantic Automatic Diver

Diver Watch
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.8mm
Thickness
14mm
13.6mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
200m
MSRP
$350
$179
lowest
Movement
Miyota 8215
PT5000
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the La Touraine Atlantic Automatic Dive Watch as a superb and versatile everyday timepiece, with one owner calling it their favorite watch ever and another finding its quality impressive for the price. Some owners prefer it on a leather strap over its bracelet. On balance, owners rate the La Touraine Atlantic Automatic Dive Watch highly for its versatility and impressive quality at its price point.
Owners widely praise the Thorn 40mm NH35A Diver Automatic Watch for its impressive case finishing, featuring sharp polished chamfers and nice brushing, along with great lume and excellent wrist presence due to its 40mm case and ideal lug-to-lug measurement. The vintage aesthetic with yellowish hands and old-fashioned dial details is also a highlight, as is the explorer dial. The watch is considered well-made and offered at a great price, with the NH35 movement and 120-click bezel being impressive features. However, some owners note that the dial text on certain models does not match the logo style, and one owner reported the water resistance as 30M splash proof, not 300M. Some owners also report the watch as incredibly fragile. On balance, owners rate the Thorn 40mm NH35A Diver Automatic Watch highly for its finishing, vintage aesthetic, and value at the price point.
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