Side by side · Thorn T008 vs SHY028

T008 38mm Titanium 50 Fathoms 3H PT5000 Dive Watch
or SHY028 39mm BB58 Snowflake Diver?

Both are vintage-style Thorn divers at $169 with a 200 m rating. Choose the T008 for a 38 mm titanium case at 69 g and a PT5000; choose the SHY028 for a 39 mm steel case, an NH35 and snowflake hands.

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Choose the T008 38mm Titanium 50 Fathoms 3H PT5000 Dive Watch for
  • Smaller case for slimmer wrists: 38 mm vs 39 mm
  • Watch Ritual code SEBASTIANBASSOL supplied for $5 off
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Choose the SHY028 39mm BB58 Snowflake Diver for
  • More wrist presence at 39 mm
  • Watch Ritual code SEBASTIANBASSOL supplied for $5 off
Read the full review

The specs, side by side.

T008 38mm Titanium 50 Fathoms 3H PT5000 Dive WatchSHY028 39mm BB58 Snowflake Diver
Listed price$169 at Thorn Watches$169 at Thorn Watches
Case diameter38 mm39 mm
Thickness13 mm13 mm
Lug-to-lug45.8 mm46 mm
MovementPT5000 high-frequency automaticJapanese NH35 automatic
Power reserveNot publishedNot published
Water resistance200 m200 m
CrystalDomed blue sapphire crystalSapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Strap / braceletCustom-molded FKM rubber strapStainless-steel rivet-style bracelet

Who should buy which.

The T008 38mm Titanium 50 Fathoms 3H PT5000 Dive Watch: A buyer who wants a small, light, vintage-style diver for everyday wear and swimming. Choose a larger diver with a ceramic bezel if you want modern readability, or a flatter watch if you wear slim cuffs.

The SHY028 39mm BB58 Snowflake Diver: A buyer who wants a vintage-inspired diver with a distinctive handset at a low price. Choose the SHY027 if you prefer standard hands, or a titanium diver if weight matters.

Before you order.

THORN lists 13 mm thickness including the crystal (10 mm without), and it does not state an ISO dive certification or a power reserve. The bezel markings are a vintage layout, so check legibility if you time dives.

At 13 mm thick with a 46 mm lug-to-lug it wears chunkier than a vintage original, and THORN does not state an ISO dive certification or a power reserve.

A few good questions.

Should I buy the Thorn Watches T008 38mm Titanium 50 Fathoms 3H PT5000 Dive Watch or the Thorn Watches SHY028 39mm BB58 Snowflake Diver?

Both are vintage-style Thorn divers at $169 with a 200 m rating. Choose the T008 for a 38 mm titanium case at 69 g and a PT5000; choose the SHY028 for a 39 mm steel case, an NH35 and snowflake hands.

Which is cheaper, the Thorn Watches T008 38mm Titanium 50 Fathoms 3H PT5000 Dive Watch or the Thorn Watches SHY028 39mm BB58 Snowflake Diver?

Both are listed at $169.

Which is more water resistant, the Thorn Watches T008 38mm Titanium 50 Fathoms 3H PT5000 Dive Watch or the Thorn Watches SHY028 39mm BB58 Snowflake Diver?

Both are rated to 200 m.

Is there a discount code for the Thorn Watches T008 38mm Titanium 50 Fathoms 3H PT5000 Dive Watch or the Thorn Watches SHY028 39mm BB58 Snowflake Diver?

SEBASTIANBASSOL is our supplied code for $5 off at Thorn Watches; confirm it applies at checkout. SEBASTIANBASSOL is our supplied code for $5 off at Thorn Watches; confirm it applies at checkout.

More head-to-heads.

Specs: THORN Watches product page (checked October 17, 2026) and THORN Watches product page (checked October 17, 2026). Prices are the listed prices at the store each shop button opens.