Thorn (SHY036) | Is This The BEST Of The BUNCH?? + A GREAT Upgrade… What Is It?? | AliExpress

[@stephenblake7210]

I have a bronze Thorne, on a leather/suede strap. It's been the best quality, most durable and most commented on, of all my Ali watches. I will be looking at this one too.

[@WatchtheTime]

Very good to hear mate and exactly what I feel about Thorn at the moment, who are making some very good, affordable watches 👍👍

[@daresome1]

I agree wholeheartedly with your assessment. Absolutely love mine. Good video. I’ll have to wear mine tomorrow and refer all to see your review.

[@WatchtheTime]

I appreciate that mate and is good to see your pics on Instagram, has made me realise how much of a mistake it was selling mine, definite sellers regret 😔 Thanks for watching man 👍👍

[@briangray966]

Great review, honest no nonsense . Exactly what I prefer

[@WatchtheTime]

I appreciate that mate - thank you 👍👍

[@paulkukula6541]

This looks like a great homage. Great watch at a great price.

[@WatchtheTime]

It sure is my friend 👍👍

[@MrPINKFL0YD]

Thorn have come up a hell of a lot quality wise in my humble opinion,ie from Pagani territory to cronos and I'd say very near San Martin? The lack of weight puts me off. I like the feeling of heft on watches. Light feels cheap to me

[@WatchtheTime]

I completely agree, they are doing some great stuff at the moment, long may that continue… I know what you mean about the weight but with Titanium it being light is kind of a byproduct 👍👍

[@ladykoala208]

It took me 3 reviews to believe the lug to lug was 44.44 and by the time I came to your review I was sold. A dream size for my tiny wrist. Thanks Simon, watch already on its way to me ❤

[@WatchtheTime]

Ah nice one, am really happy I could help you make an informed decision on the watch, you’ll love it as it’s great. My biggest selling regret is selling this watch 😔 Enjoy 👍👍

[@daleclark3138]

Ordered a blue one today for $198. First Thorn, first PT5000, first Pelagos homage and first titanium watch since buying an Invicta diver years ago. Good review.

[@WatchtheTime]

I’m sure you’ll love it mate - it’s an absolute banger of a watch 👍👍

[@redbarchetta8782]

Bought one and sent it back. It would stop running every 24 hours when the ghost date tried to turn over. It was a PT5000 movement.

[@WatchtheTime]

Really sorry to hear that mate but rest assured, I’ve had many PT5000 movements and I’ve not had a problem, so do give them another chance 👍👍

[@ddeusify]

Great revue great watch. Many thanks. Value, design, finishings, they miss only the date at 6 o' clock, and a signed crown. But this is probably the must interesting of the bunch.

[@WatchtheTime]

They would be good additions to these watches mate but as you say, for the money, these seem the best of the bunch 👍👍

[@dunderhay9169]

Great review, it looks like Thorn have made the best homage to that watch, I even like the brand name and logo. Personally, I'm not a fan of the original, so it isn't for me.

[@WatchtheTime]

I appreciate that mate and in fairness, I think you’ve summed it up pretty well - good stuff 👍👍

[@stefanwerner4373]

The San Marco Titanium Modell is much more like the Original ...Clasp better, with inside lengh Mechanismus, better Blue Colour, and so on even the Bezel. The Price is about 320 Euro at Germany ...thats The best Omage in my opinion, more Money, but more Details and better Design over all.

[@AlexanderB.]

Thanks for pointing out the scratchability of Ti! As I like my dive watches with a bit of heft, this isn't for me anyway.

[@WatchtheTime]

No problem my friend. Thanks for watching and I hope you’re well 👍👍

[@K_j_M]

It's lovely this Simon... I'm umming and ahhing between a bronze or titanium watch and really can't make my mind up... Either this or the 9Ways bronze miliidiver. It's doing me head in haha

[@WatchtheTime]

That is one to ponder but I’m sure you’ll make the right decision mate, both cracking pieces 👍👍

[@K_j_M]

​@@WatchtheTimesell me this... Discounted for that crevasse you euphemistically called a scratch. Give ye 110 for it 😂

[@WatchtheTime]

@K_j_M 🤣 already sold mate, apologies

[@K_j_M]

​@@WatchtheTimedamn! Got one in my basket. Probs pull trigger in a sale

[@WatchtheTime]

@K_j_M you won’t regret it mate. This is the only watch I’ve regretted selling in a while and I have a sneaky suspicion I’m gonna have to re-buy it 👍👍

[@zillsburyy1]

have you experienced the san martin version? its excellent

[@WatchtheTime]

I haven’t mate no but I do like San Martin, so can imagine the quality. Thanks for the suggestion 👍👍

[@jb678901]

Own it. Great watch. Wearing it right now. I tend to wear my luxury watches on special occasions (Rolex 16613, Glashutte Senator) and prefer high quality homages for daily wear: Thorn SHY036, Seestern S435/S446, Steeldive SD1953/1964/1970/1975XP, Cronos L6003, etc.. All of these homages come with dependable movements (SI NH34/35/36/38; PT5000, Seagull ST2130). Also, plenty of microbrands purchased at a time when ETA still supplied Valjoux 7750 and 2824-2 movements to companies outside of the Swatch Group.

[@WatchtheTime]

Nice one mate. That is a pretty good balance to have and yes, the movements as a whole that are used by these companies are known entities. Thanks for watching and enjoy your watches man 👍👍

[@redtill1]

Yeah the only real draw back is the scratches.......Got all 3 colour ways & flipping love wearing em..Great review .Thanks

[@WatchtheTime]

Ah nice one man and you’re right, scratches can definitely be a problem but in general, these watches are hard to beat for the money 👍👍

[@khackett7]

Thorn makin it happen. Great effort.

[@WatchtheTime]

They sure are mate 👍👍

[@scottsj4625]

I bought one less than a month ago when they had a sale and I got the black version with PT5000 movement. Very easy to take out links. I will need to do the micro adjustment maybe a notch or two. I don't want to scratch it up. I got it 40 US dollars less than it regularly goes for and i jumped on it as soon as it went on sale. I was watching 4 other titanium Tudor homage watches also.

[@WatchtheTime]

This is definitely a great watch and one of the few I really regret selling. No doubt I’ll purchase it again 👍👍

[@TheFelicityWildcams]

If they got rid of that “Exploration Road” text I would buy this all day

[@WatchtheTime]

It’s not a deal breaker for me but I can completely understand where your are coming from mate. Thanks for watching 👍👍

[@bensynewsshoedown4999]

​@@WatchtheTime"Exploration Road" is pants because there's zero reason for that text. Removing it IS an improvement that would sell many more of these. 😅

[@daresome1]

I have two Thorns that both have exploration road. IRL I had the first for more than a month and only noticed it had the text when i took a macro photo., Almost unnoticeable …a non event

[@WatchtheTime]

@bensynewsshoedown4999 fair enough mate 👍👍

[@EinsteinsTrousers]

I feel the bezel/dial ratio is a little too heavily biased to the bezel. More dial, less bezel and I'd be hunting this down.

[@WatchtheTime]

Fair enough 👍👍

[@magstheonlyone]

I don't know why I find the Thorn font type so silly, the only thing that kept me from buying from them

[@WatchtheTime]

I don’t mind the sort of ‘period’ text they use tbh mate, is something a little bit different and also, at least the name isn’t terrible (like some others) 👍👍

[@magstheonlyone]

@WatchtheTime the name is ok, and this watch is perfect. It's just that font...

[@spectacularangular637]

Quick Adjustment with the Bracelet is nice, tho I am looking for a Tudor Pelagos homage with a Glidelock

[@WatchtheTime]

It’s a very cool and practical addition that makes sizing the bracelet super easy. I haven’t seen many of those but I’m pretty sure San Martin would have you covered, especially as they do a very good quick adjust clasp 👍👍

[@johndudley5761]

Named after Rip Thorn !

[@WatchtheTime]

👍👍

[@chrislyall6251]

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.

[@WatchtheTime]

Ah thanks man. I’m really pleased I could help you to make an informed decision about the watch and I have no doubt you’ll absolutely love it 👍👍

[@chrislyall6251]

@@WatchtheTime My Watch arrived today Simon,in Grey it looks amazing,Many Thanks Chris.

[@WatchtheTime]

@chrislyall6251 ah nice one man. Am pleased to know you like it and yes, it’s an amazing piece 👍👍

[@chrislyall6251]

@@WatchtheTime 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....

[@WatchtheTime]

@chrislyall6251 am glad you like it man - long may that continue 👍👍

[@Dirtywesterner]

Upon close inspection those inept lines of text render hinder the watch from being serious

[@WatchtheTime]

Sorry to hear that mate. I wouldn’t go that far personally but I appreciate your honest feedback 👍👍

[@ThePedroDB]

I love this watch. Especially the Blue variant. I would have liked to have seen a slightly bigger, signed and unpolished Titanium Crown. The sterile item fitted doesn't fill the gap between the crown guards as much as I'd like. A few specs etched on the case back also might have been nice. A bit picky perhaps but...

[@WatchtheTime]

I get that mate but at its current price, I think many people could forgive it - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Defet1z 👍👍

[@ThePedroDB]

@@WatchtheTime I agree. Some highly competitive and tempting pricing ATM. However, awaiting delivery of a Pagani Design PD1671 in Blue. Can't order another watch.. Just yet... 😇

[@WatchtheTime]

No problem man I completely understand 👍👍

[@ThePedroDB]

@@WatchtheTime I just 'gave in' and ordered the Black variant. £115 incl. Shipping & Taxes was just too tempting! Hope you're still loving yours 👍

[@WatchtheTime]

@ThePedroDB nice one man am sure you’ll love it, as selling mine is by far my biggest selling regret 😢

[@hitsugayat10]

I am tempted to get this but being titanium and only by just owning one, heimdallr skx with samurai dial and hands that easily scratches, i am still holding back from getting it

[@WatchtheTime]

I would get one if I was you mate, I really regret selling mine and I can quite imagine me picking another one up, they are so good 👍👍

[@younusimam-thesalamproject6340]

I would love to see this in steel... and with a date option lol

[@WatchtheTime]

Thorn are doing some great things so I’d say ‘watch this space’ 👍👍

[@younusimam-thesalamproject6340]

@@WatchtheTime it's unbelievable

[@younusimam-thesalamproject6340]

@@WatchtheTime btw I just decided on the Proxima PX1697 enamel white after months of research. Thanks for the review, plus they have an adjustable clasp now

[@WatchtheTime]

Ah really?? I’ll have to check that out. Thanks for letting me know 👍👍

[@younusimam-thesalamproject6340]

@@WatchtheTime they messaged me along with the timegrapher test. They just received them now

[@skamfy]

Офигенно!

[@WatchtheTime]

My Greek is none existent mate but I appreciate you watching - thank you 👍👍

[@MisterHughes]

Really torn between this and the San Martin Titanium, but the San Martin currently costs 60 quid more and only has an NH35.

[@WatchtheTime]

It is one to ponder but I’d opt for the Thorn personally - I love that watch and I’m sure you would too 👍👍

[@MisterHughes]

@@WatchtheTime Got the black-dial on my wrist now and I love it. So lightweight, and currently accurate to within 4 seconds a day straight out of the box, that's a minute a month, superb.

[@WatchtheTime]

Nice one mate. Am delighted to hear you like yours and I can completely understand why - enjoy 👍👍

[@brettcrf]

Nice love the weight 👍🏻

[@WatchtheTime]

I’m glad you like it mate 👍👍

[@jroobz]

looks amazing

[@WatchtheTime]

Am glad you like it mate 👍👍

[@marklbarnard]

Where did you get it from,I've paid for and ordered one from thorn and havnt heard a thing 🤔

[@WatchtheTime]

I left a link in the description mate. Maybe message them on AliExpress 👍👍

[@stephenwolf8431]

San martin or thorn whos best?

[@WatchtheTime]

In all honesty. I’d opt for this Thorn - it’s an absolute banger 👍👍

[@kingmaker5709]

This watch or good agelocer watch or good

[@WatchtheTime]

I’m not sure what the question is, sorry mate

[@kingmaker5709]

I ask Ur throne watch good or agelocer brand watch good

[@WatchtheTime]

Oh I see, sorry. I’ve never featured a Agelocer so I couldn’t say but, Thorn are very good 👍👍

[@daleyfamily2179]

This looks like an complete copy of Tudor only changing the name.

[@WatchtheTime]

I’d rather say homage than a copy tbh mate but I take your point 👍👍

[@bikeman123]

I expect the same factory churns out fakes with the Tudor logo as well.

[@WatchtheTime]

@bikeman123 if you don’t like it, there is no requirement of you to buy one but I appreciate you watching all the same 👍👍

[@KP-wp5sz]

Love the watch! I hope the tool-less sizing becomes more widespread among AE watches. Love it! Great review!

[@WatchtheTime]

That would be a great addition to any watch mate, that’s for sure. Thanks for watching and for your kind words 👍👍

[@tombayerl7442]

Bought this watch in the recent sale, but it didn't arrive so far. Love the variants of the blue, especially of the bezel. Thanks for the review!

[@WatchtheTime]

Am sure it’ll arrive soon mate and you love it, I’m sure of that 👍👍

[@samwang5831]

T2 scratches easily. If used as a daily driver, the bracelet will be covered with numerous visible scratches in just a few month, even for a careful owner. So buy SS if you do mind, or buy a more expensive T5 watch.

[@WatchtheTime]

Thanks for the advice mate, much appreciated 👍👍

[@donnyboon2896]

Does the rotor spin as you wind it?

[@WatchtheTime]

You can’t see that but a rotor won’t spin when you wind it but more when you move your wrist around mate 👍👍

[@VinMart100]

Great watch

[@WatchtheTime]

I’m glad you like it mate 👍👍

[@adk7962]

It’s a brilliant watch. I have the steel San Martin version. I hope more watch brands start using that tool free bracelet adjustment. Thanks for the great review.

[@WatchtheTime]

Nice one mate. I think it’s an ingenious adjustment system and I’d be all for it being more commonly used. Thanks for watching my friend 👍👍

[@smalls03]

Justin? I didn't know you were into watches!

[@WatchtheTime]

@smalls03 Justin??

[@scatterbrain9490]

👍

[@WatchtheTime]

👍👍

[@jackward-m2y]

I own 3 Pagani Design homage watches with this tudor dial (grey, black, blue). The last 2 purchased in the high $80 within the last 45 days. With NH movements, applied indices on chrome bases, with exhibition case backs. PD is the CLEAR leader in my opinion in homage watches > better dial, better movements, exhibition case backs, best prices. I'd like to own stock in PD. I own at least 10 of their homages, probably more if I would go count them.

[@WatchtheTime]

No problem and I’m glad you like PD watches, they offer some great value pieces, no doubt. Thanks for watching mate 👍👍

[@hitsugayat10]

I own a lot of pagani watches too but QC wise as compared with brands like Heimdallr, Thorn etc, they are behind with poorer lume, bezel back play and alignment. It all depends on your luck but value for money for the specs, they are bang for buck for sure. After I starting buying from mid tier Chinese brands like Heimdallr, Thorn and the slightly lower tier Steeldive and Addiesdive, I find Pagani to be inferior. They have improved a lot but for the price that they are giving us, they can't really do more unless they increase the price

[@tiemenstaal]

Any idea why they splashed "Exploration road" on the dial?

[@WatchtheTime]

I have no idea mate, it definitely doesn’t work though in my humble opinion 👍

[@tiemenstaal]

@@WatchtheTime I guess they skipped watchmaker 101. If it's not a brand/model name or a feature, it should be left off. It's a blemish on an otherwise beautiful piece. Such a shame.

[@WatchtheTime]

@tiemenstaal well said mate 👍👍

[@Rich.Notwal]

Ive ordered my Thorn Shy036 in the blue, ive watched so many reviews, and couldnt decide between a San Martin Blue then I saw this watch and for the money I also chose it over a Proxima, as they say time will tell, if I bought the right watch ! Thanks for the review 😊

[@WatchtheTime]

Am sure you’ll love it mate, it’s a hell of watch and hard to beat for the price - enjoy man 👍👍

[@spencerm7817]

I love this watch. It was wow when I unboxed it. Comfortable, lightweight and fantastic bracelet adjustment. Dial is very legible and the chunky applied indicies are full of lovely Lume. Dial colour is lovely, I went for the blue. Thorn have just got better with each release. My best purchase of 2023.

[@WatchtheTime]

I’m glad you like it mate and I can completely understand why. My biggest regret in recent times has been selling this watch, it’s a cracker 👍👍

[@alamore5084]

The best of its type I think. I wonder how it stacks up agsinst Seestern? That is meant to be good too apparently.👍 Good review!

[@WatchtheTime]

I think so but I haven’t had the others in, perhaps I need to?? Thanks for watching man 👍👍

[@libertyisparamount1443]

more like €222 at the moment, 30%ish more

[@WatchtheTime]

Thanks for the update mate. That’s why I say; prices correct at the time of filming - a little disclaimer 👍👍

[@butts4653]

i think you need some more light in your videos....everything is very dark

[@WatchtheTime]

Thanks for the feedback but I use several lights when recording. Have you tried adjusting the lighting settings on your phone??

[@butts4653]

@@WatchtheTime I'm watching on a PC and it's definitely dark compared to most reviewer's setup.

[@WatchtheTime]

@butts4653 oh ok. I’ll be sure to look into it. Thank you 👍👍