Thorn Titanium Dive WatchvsTimex Deepwater Reef 200

Titanium Dive Watch
ThornTitanium Dive Watch

Ref. thorn-titanium-39mm-automatic-dive-watch·MSRP $189

Deepwater Reef 200
TimexDeepwater Reef 200

Ref. deepwater-reef-200-41mm-titanium-automatic-bracelet-watch-tw2y64400·MSRP $689

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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 Titanium Dive Watch at true scale

Titanium Dive Watch

Timex Deepwater Reef 200 at true scale

Deepwater Reef 200

Diameter

39mm

41mm

Thickness

12.1mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$189

lowest

$689

Movement

PT5000

Miyota 8215

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
12.1mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium metal
Titanium

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
PT5000
Miyota 8215

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$189
$689
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Reviews

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

Thorn Titanium Dive Watch

Owners widely praise the Thorn Titanium 39mm Automatic Dive Watch for its exceptional lightness and comfort due to its titanium construction, with many highlighting the impressive finishing and the "game-changer" tool-free bracelet adjustment system. The lume is also frequently called out as superior. However, some owners find the watch wears a little small, and one owner returned it due to a ghost-date issue and the watch stopping once every 24 hours, with another reporting the watch stopped when the seconds hand reached 60. The design is described by one owner as somewhat uninspired, aside from the custom dial, due to common mod parts. Overall, owners rate the Thorn Titanium 39mm Automatic Dive Watch highly for its wearability and bracelet system.

Timex Deepwater Reef 200

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Timex Deepwater Reef 200 41mm Titanium Automatic Bracelet Watch for its exceptional value, comfortable titanium build, and striking tool watch aesthetic. The lume is consistently highlighted as a major strength, charging quickly, glowing brightly, and remaining legible for extended periods. The 41mm case is noted to wear smaller than its dimensions suggest, and the bracelet is described as surprisingly beautiful and solid, with one owner finding it comfortable and free of rattle. The dial and handset are also frequently commended for their attractive design and execution, contributing to a premium feel for the price. The Miyota 8215 movement is mentioned as noisy by one owner, and another notes its accuracy is not chronometer-level, with a two-day power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Timex Deepwater Reef 200 41mm Titanium Automatic Bracelet Watch highly for its impressive design and finishing quality at its price point.