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Thorn SHY028 BB58 Snowflake Diver
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Thorn SHY028 BB58 Snowflake Diver

Diver

$169In stock
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Case

Diameter
39mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-lug
46mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
200m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Automatic

Seiko

Seiko's third-party supply version of the 4R35, sold to external watch brands and modders worldwide. Adds hacking and hand-winding over the 7S26 it effectively replaced. The NH35 has become the default automatic movement for watch modding and microbrand watches, thanks to its low cost, reliability, and wide availability of compatible parts including dials, hands, and cases in the Seiko-compatible format.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Bezel
rotating_unidirectional
Bracelet
metal_oyster

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Owners widely praise the Thorn SHY028 39mm BB58 Snowflake Diver Watch for its versatile 39mm case size, vintage feel, and quality construction at its price point. Specific details like yellowish hands and the "200m - 600 ft" font are highlighted as desirable vintage touches, and the watch is noted for having real wrist presence. Some owners find the bracelet requires an additional oyster link for full micro-adjustment utility, and one owner described the lume as just okay and the bezel as a little stiff. Overall, owners rate the Thorn SHY028 39mm BB58 Snowflake Diver Watch highly for its comfortable wearability and vintage aesthetic at an accessible price.

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