Thorn Titanium 39mm Automatic Dive WatchvsVertex M60 AquaLion D

Titanium 39mm Automatic Dive Watch
ThornTitanium 39mm Automatic Dive Watch

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

M60 AquaLion D
VertexM60 AquaLion D

Ref. m60-aqualion-date·MSRP $3,243

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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 39mm Automatic Dive Watch at true scale

Titanium 39mm Automatic Dive Watch

Vertex M60 AquaLion D at true scale

M60 AquaLion D

Diameter

39mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45mm

Thickness

12.1mm

11mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

600m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

42h

MSRP

$189

lowest

$3,243

Movement

PT5000

Sellita SW300-1

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.1mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45mm
Material
Titanium metal
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
600m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
PT5000
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
0h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$189
$3,243
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Reviews

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

Thorn Titanium 39mm Automatic 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.

Vertex M60 AquaLion D

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Vertex M60 AquaLion D for its exceptional Super-LumiNova X1 lume, robust 600m water resistance, and solid bezel action. The watch is noted for its impressive build quality and comes with thoughtful extras like multiple strap options and a protective case. One owner found the 39mm case slightly too big for their personal preference, while reviewers generally found the 14mm thickness wearable. The Vertex M60 AquaLion D is powered by a chronometer-certified Sellita SW300-1 automatic movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vertex M60 AquaLion D highly for its combat-ready reliability and exceptional lume at its price point.

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