Orient Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition DivervsThorn Diver Watch

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Measurements
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Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Diver

Diver Watch
Diameter
39.9mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
lowest
47.8mm
Thickness
12.8mm
lowest
13.6mm
Water Resistance
200m
200m
Power Reserve
40h
n/a
MSRP
$435
$179
lowest
Movement
Orient F6722
PT5000
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
7 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Orient Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Diver for its aesthetic appeal, with one owner noting it appears even better in person than in promotional photos. However, opinions are divided on the Bambino line's sizing for a dress watch, with some finding it too large. One owner notes the Bambino line's 30m water resistance is typical for a dress watch. Overall, owners appreciate the Orient Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Diver for its attractive design, though some express reservations about the sizing of the Bambino line.
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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