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Cronos · THORN

Cronos THORN 38mm Automatic Watch 1950s Tribute Collection T026

Diver

$189In stock

Case

Diameter
38mm
Thickness
12.3mm
Lug-to-lug
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
AR coating
Yes

Movement

Caliber
Hangzhou PT5000
Type
Quartz

Hangzhou · base ETA 2824-2

A Chinese-made clone of the ETA 2824-2 that has gained a reputation for punching well above its price point. Dimensionally identical to the Swiss original, it accepts the same parts and can be serviced by any watchmaker familiar with the 2824 platform. The PT5000 has become the go-to automatic for Chinese microbrand watches and offers surprisingly consistent timekeeping, often within plus or minus 10 seconds per day.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
standard
Sub-dials
3
Bezel
tachymeter
Bracelet
metal_oyster

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THORN collection · 5 watches

THORN 37mm PT5000 Automatic Dive Watch T028
THORN 37mm PT5000 Automatic Dive Watch T02837mm
Thorn 37mm SW200 Automatic Dive Watch T027 Pietersite Dial
Thorn 37mm SW200 Automatic Dive Watch T027 Pietersite Dial37mm
THORN 42mm NH34 GMT Automatic Dive Watch T020
THORN 42mm NH34 GMT Automatic Dive Watch T02042mm
Thorn T023 40mm Vintage Sub Diver Watch V2
Thorn T023 40mm Vintage Sub Diver Watch V240mm

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The Cronos THORN 38mm Automatic Watch 1950s Tribute Collection T026 is a quartz diver watch, with a 38mm stainless steel case, 12.3mm thick, powered by the Hangzhou PT5000 movement. Water resistance is rated to 100m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $189.

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