Octon Watches Meteor Grey Watch with Stainless Steel BraceletvsThorn SHY028 39mm BB58 Snowflake Diver Watch
Ref. meteor-grey-watch-with-stainless-steel-bracelet·MSRP $396
Ref. thorn-shy028-39mm-bb58-snowflake-diver-watch·MSRP $169
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Measurements
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Meteor Grey Watch with Stainless Steel Bracelet
SHY028 39mm BB58 Snowflake Diver Watch
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Thickness
13mm
13mm
Water Resistance
300m
highest
200m
MSRP
$396
$169
lowest
Movement
Seiko NH35
Seiko NH35
Case
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The Octon Watches Meteor Grey Watch with Stainless Steel Bracelet is praised for its comfortable 40mm case and well-articulated stainless steel bracelet, which is a highlight for daily wear. Owners appreciate the figuring on the dial and the integrated bracelet, with one owner preferring the grey meteorite dial. The watch features a domed crystal, good bezel action, and drilled lugs, housing a well-regulated Seiko NH35 automatic movement. While the bracelet is comfortable with a milled clasp offering micro-adjustments, the clasp itself is described as a bit rough by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Octon Watches Meteor Grey Watch with Stainless Steel Bracelet highly for its comfortable wearability and well-executed bracelet design.
Owners widely praise the Thorn SHY028 39mm BB58 Snowflake Diver Watch for its versatile 39mm case size, vintage feel, and quality construction at its price point. Specific details like yellowish hands and the "200m - 600 ft" font are highlighted as desirable vintage touches, and the watch is noted for having real wrist presence. Some owners find the bracelet requires an additional oyster link for full micro-adjustment utility, and one owner described the lume as just okay and the bezel as a little stiff. Overall, owners rate the Thorn SHY028 39mm BB58 Snowflake Diver Watch highly for its comfortable wearability and vintage aesthetic at an accessible price.
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