Wow that adjustment system is, dare I say, a game changer. Yes it would be cool if other brands took note. Awesome hands, er I mean review, as always sir! ❤😊
You are the second person to bring Thorn onto my Radar and the first person to actually do a review and honestly, for the asking PP and im impressed. Thanks for Posting.
Great review, Zee. The new bracelet mechanism is amazing, but seems to me too good to be true, considering AliExpress brands lack of quality control and problematic tolerances. I fear many will receive bracelets with annoying defects. Hope I'm wrong.
I believe Addiesdive came out with a stainless steel version of that bracelet with the same link system over a year ago. This is definitely the first titanium version though! Great looking watch for the money!
I've had the blue for 3 weeks now and it's gorgeous! For information, the same strap length system was used on Addiesdive AD2112 last year. Keep up the great reviews!
“Exploration Road” spoils a great watch. That bracelet adjustment system is amazing and something I’ve never seen and would have only expected on a premium watch. Innovation and engineering on a budget. Brilliant.
The bracelet adjustment system is amazing. I have not seen an easier system. It is the best watch innovation of the year. Yes, lume looks nuclear bright. I hope it lasts all night as well.
To be a San Martin/ Cronos/ Seestern killer they need to incorporate a glidelock or quick adjust clasp. I like the link removal system - but I agree that durability/ reliability is the question that only time will answer (just like Seagull and PT5000 movement questions).
Nice one Zee. It is a fantastic watch for the money.. I bottled out and went for the blue version but I don't think there will be any losers in the colour department. The blue was astonishing too. A real surprise :)
I love the link system but could have done with an extra removable one. I have 6.5" wrists and removed all four of the removable links and needed to go down a couple of micro adjustments too. At 89 grams it's over 30% lighter than my other divers, and fills the gap of the Pelagos/Sea Urchin style I've wanted for a long time. Lume is awesome too.
Thank you for another thorough and informative review. That no-tool bracelet sizing system is BRILLIANT! Hard to believe it took an Ali Express brand to come up with that.
It's a very nice watch Zee . Those markers are exceptional. I don't mind the red hand and text, but agree with removal of the Thorn script and putting a bigger logo instead . Excellent review as ever !
I got my first Thorn in the last sale - their BB58 homage (having it resized now because I stabbed myself four times trying to resize the double screw rivit style bracelet) ... also their Fifty Fathoms is on my list ... that said this looks amazing. I was leaning towards the Seestern Titanium Pelagos homage in blue but this may bump that.
After watching you're review i ordered this watch in grey (still waiting 4 it 2 arrive),i find you're analysis honest and fair, will let you know what I think about the watch when it arrives, keep up the good work.
Ive had this watch about a week the shipping to the u.k was about 2 weeks,it arrived in excellent condition,Thorn has once again delivered a masterpiece,the movement {PT5000} is running very well,the Sapphire Crystal is amazing and the lume is out of this world,and all this in a Titanium Watch, with 3 links removed its only 93grams,the link removable system is a game changer....
I definitely have to pay more attention to Thorn and that bracelet is awesome. Bonafide SM Killer. Those are strong words. Thanks for the great review!
This and that 9Ways bronze mili diver are the ones bro. So much choice at the minute That bracelet as well man. Holy smokes. Absolutely game changed until we see enough of them to see how well they stand up but, you generally resize once and that's it so.... Game changed
Holy amazing bracelet, Batman! OH MY GOD! That is incredible! I also like the colors, and Exploration Road is kinda cool, and different from any other watch I’ve seen! Great review!
Any chance you could review some Dress Watches, i do like Japanese Dress Watches like Kuoe, i Know there a bit pricey but you might be surprised,Thank You.
I prefer a bit of red on my dials. The vintage color on the dial is quite nice. The toolless bracelet is exceptional. I really like this watch. Thanks for the review.
I watched your review on Thorn’s BB58 and I noticed that the glass didn’t bother you or at least, you didn’t mention it. I had to change the one in mine as the boxed glass and blue AR coating reflected light horribly, the dial was white and blue most of the time and had double reflections. It really bothered me. I know that the glass on this new Thorn is different, it’s flat, right? Would you consider this to have a better glass? Or at least, something that will not get in the way of enjoying that beautiful dial? Thanks!
Not so keen on the patina but the bracelet I look forward to. Unfortunately, I already have an IX and Dao with a Selita. So that is all for this style but I have my eye on future bracelets.
I had been waiting for a review on this watch in this exact iteration. The one color that I actually would not remove is the red one, I wish the black and blue versions had that red second hand. The dial looks amazing but at times that yellow looks too yellow for my taste (especially outdoors). I own the Thorn BB58 and I love it except for the glass, the white and blue reflections were the worst ever and the most frustrating, I had it changed. I hope this new Thorn has a better glass. I agree about the gaps between the crown and the guards, they are too wide. I hope they could fix this. Thanks so much for this video!
I picked one of these up and just something to bear in mind, there seems to be less removable links due to the way the mechanism works. I have a 6.5" wrist and I've taken out all the removable links and I'm on the last hole of micro adjustment. I don't like to wear watches loose, but if you're a similar sized wirst or smaller you may struggle.
I think it's great 👍. But I just bought the SM GMT version in 11.11 sale so have to wait a while until I consider this one. If I do I will get this exact model. I already have the thorn MM300 and it's great.🎉
Just picked one up for $151 US shipped. And this very watch too. Can't wait. Update. I ended up sending it back because the ghost date function would stop the watch once every 24 hours. I would have to advance it to get it running again only to stop at the same time 24 hours later. Returned for refund. :(
Congratulations! I love your presentation, however, in my opinion, wearing gloves would greatly enhance your presentation. Notice other reviewers do in order to keep watch from fingerprints. Hope this helps.
Thanks for the video. Addiesdive has the same bracelet system on one of thier sport watches. It is a game changer. I hope its adopted my others. I think that watch in the blue colorway and that bracelet would be unbeatable. Cheers!!! Hope you get to have a happy holiday season!!!!
They're a little late to the game. So many others have already made this watch. To me, the glossy bezel is a big mistake. It needs to be matt like the original. Most of the other homages got it right.
Nice review as usual....a few things. 1. that tool-less link sizing isn't new, addiesdive had it early last year. they stopped using it quickly after the fact for some reason. I really don't see it coming out to more watches, sizing a watch is a one time thing...I'd rather they put an on the fly clasp instead. 2. when did we start calling IXDAO "NineDao"? IIRC IXDAO is a combination of the 2 guys' names, so it should be pronounced IX-Dao...early on the name was IX&DAO, they have since shortened it. 3. the watch looks fantastic, I love those solid lume markers, I hope 2024 is the year for those to make it into more watches. 4. that small crown would madden me to no end, I hate being able to see the gap to the crown guards thanks again!
I didn't know that addiesdive did i but I would like it to be on more watches to be honest even if its a one time thing, they stil get bought and sold frequently and theres no loose bits to lose. 9 dao because its IX , f knows to be honest, someone said it going on like they spoke to them. Who is IX ? You dont really see the crown, only when its off but yeh we all have our pet peeves! Thanks for the comms
@@TheWatcherReviews IX in Greek means "private use", thus it's private and in use.... 😜😂 PS Let me write it too in Greek so y'all go... bananas! There you are: Ιδιωτικης χρησης (ΙΔΙΩΤΙΚΗΣ ΧΡΗΣΗΣ, in capital, just to confuse you both a bit more)
@@TheWatcherReviewsah thats why you said "nine" - IX. Makes sense now lol Not sure if a chinese company would use Roman numerals in their brand name but what do I know?!
Ok after watching today I have only one question are the links only able to turn in the inward direction if so im completely sold on that bracelet Definitely the standout of the year from China for me Always appreciate your dedication to providing us with the best possible information on all these watches hands down Be well and of course Stay Frosty my friend 👍
@@TheWatcherReviews Sorry bout that I mean that while adjusting the particular link the outside link does it only rotate in one direction which in the video I only saw you move it in a single direction foward does it rotate past flush the individual link I mean Now did I just confuse you even more sad part it just might be irrelevant Be well and Thanks for putting up with my nonsense my friend Your the man👍
Yeh i kind of get it but becase it pulls away and rotates, I don't think it matters really. 😂😂 its ok Mike, honestly, we all have those moments of overthinking!
Thanks for another nice review. Still I believe is not enough to stand it out over the other Pelagaus homages. The tool less bracelet adjustment system I can only see it as another potential point of failure. Once I size watches I never ever touch them again, unless I sell them. And sometimes I even misplace the extra links. Give me a San Martin style push button on the fly adjustment clasp, and I'll be golden. In fact, none of the current homages from any manufacturer offer this kind of clasp, only San Martin, but I don't like their Pelagaus homage. Another thing is the bezel insert. Polished inserts are a fingerprint magnet. And finally, why keep pushing the PT5000? Why not an NH38 and shave a few bucks out of it? So far the IXDAO looks like the one that is getting closer, although still not quite there. If they add the easy adjust clasp, I'll be all over it. BTW, I know the name is not Pelagaus. I just don't want to trip any copyright alarm ;)
@TheWatcherReviews Yeah I'm not so keen on the yellow either. Dark grey light grey rehort, and a red or orange GMT hand would be more acceptable. I'd pay a bit extra for a micro adjust too. Still they are way under the price of San Martins GMTs and they are all steel only.
I like this. What a shame about the font, could definitely have done without that bottom text, and the THORN text. That spoils it for me. Having said that everything else about this looks fantastic.
