Thorn Diver WatchvsZodiac Super Sea Wolf GMT World Time

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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.

Thorn Diver Watch at true scale

Diver Watch

Zodiac Super Sea Wolf GMT World Time at true scale

Super Sea Wolf GMT World Time

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.8mm

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Thickness

13.6mm

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Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$179

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Movement

PT5000

Soprod C125

Case

3 specs
Thickness
13.6mm
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Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
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Material
316L stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
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Movement

2 specs
Caliber
PT5000
Soprod C125
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$179
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Thorn Diver Watch

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.

Zodiac Super Sea Wolf GMT World Time

Owners widely praise the Zodiac Super Sea Wolf GMT World Time for its independently set 24-hour hand, a feature not commonly found on other GMTs. Reviewers note its intuitive, vintage-feeling world time bezel system and a design that skillfully blends vintage and modern aesthetics, offering globetrotting functionality at an accessible price point. One owner found the watch accurate and an awesome summer watch, while another described the red world-timer bezel and cream dial as even better in person, possessing classic Zodiac charm with a fun pop of color. The 40mm case is a noted feature, and some owners found prices solid, especially during sales. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zodiac Super Sea Wolf GMT World Time highly for its functional world time bezel and accessible price point.