The quick answer.
Thorn Watches SHY038 Vintage 50-Fathoms Bronze Dive Watch (Without Logo) is a 40 mm bronze diver watch at $189. We recommend it for a buyer who likes bronze patina and a vintage diver look with modern bezel and sapphire.
Why it belongs on the shortlist.
Bronze develops a patina that changes with wear, so every watch ends up looking different. Paired with a vintage 50-fathoms-style dial and green lume, it is one of the more distinctive divers at this price.
Our verdict: the bronze diver with a clear point of view.
Bronze is a love-it material. If you are curious about patina, THORN’s SHY038 is a cheap way to try it, and the ceramic bezel and sapphire keep the rest of the specification modern.
What you get.
THORN lists a screw-down crown, a screwed 316L steel case back, Swiss C3 green lume and a 3-year warranty. Our case-materials guide explains how bronze ages.
Size and fit.
THORN lists a 40 mm diameter without the crown, 50.4 mm lug-to-lug, 14.2 mm thickness including glass and a 20 mm band width, with a weight of 78 g including the strap.
Which variant.
This review covers the Without logo option at $189; THORN also lists a With logo option at $199.
The details, at a glance.
- Selected variant
- SHY038 · Without logo · Variant 47418568737076
- Case diameter
- 40 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 50.4 mm
- Thickness
- 14.2 mm
- Lug width
- 20 mm
- Case
- CuSn8 tin bronze case with a 316L steel case back
- Crystal
- Sapphire pot-cover crystal
- Movement
- Japan NH35A automatic
- Listed functions
- Hours, minutes and seconds; 120-click unidirectional ceramic bezel
- Water resistance
- 200 m / 20 ATM
- Strap / bracelet
- NATO-style strap shown in the listing image
What draws us in
- CuSn8 bronze case that patinates with wear
- 120-click unidirectional ceramic bezel and sapphire crystal
- NH35A automatic and a 200 m rating
Before you choose
It is 14.2 mm thick with a 50.4 mm lug-to-lug span, so it is a big watch, and bronze can mark skin or cuffs as it oxidises. THORN does not state an ISO dive certification.
Who it suits.
A buyer who likes bronze patina and a vintage diver look with modern bezel and sapphire.
When to choose something else.
Choose a stainless or titanium diver if you do not want the case to change colour, or a thinner watch if you wear slim cuffs.
Warranty, returns and ownership.
THORN’s listing states a 3-year warranty and refers to its Return / Exchange / Warranty Policy page. Check the current policy before ordering.
Closest alternatives.
- BODERRY SeaTurtle Ocean Bronze Automatic Diver (Sea Blue/FKM): A 40 mm bronze diver with a ceramic bezel and rubber strap for $219.
- BODERRY Voyager Bronze Automatic Field Watch (Sandstone Green): A bronze field watch for $199.
- Thorn Watches T008 38mm Titanium 50 Fathoms 3H PT5000 Dive Watch: A smaller, lighter titanium vintage diver for $169.
Think beyond the diameter.
The published 50.4 mm lug-to-lug gives you a useful starting point for checking overhang. Use our wrist-fit guide and compare the proportions with a watch you already enjoy wearing.
Thorn Watches partner code and offer terms. Our supplied code is SEBASTIANBASSOL for $5 off. Check the exact model and variant at the store, then confirm eligibility and the final total at checkout.
Where to buy.
Specifications and product photography: THORN Watches product page (checked October 17, 2026). Find SHY038 Vintage 50-Fathoms Bronze Dive Watch (Without Logo) at Thorn Watches through our partner link and search for the selected option there. How we choose.
A few good questions.
What is the discount code for the Thorn Watches SHY038 Vintage 50-Fathoms Bronze Dive Watch (Without Logo)?
The Thorn Watches discount code is SEBASTIANBASSOL for $5 off at thornwatches.com. We have not tested it on this exact model, so confirm the saving in your order summary. Every code and tested price: https://watchritual.com/promo/thorn-watches
How much is the Thorn Watches SHY038 Vintage 50-Fathoms Bronze Dive Watch (Without Logo)?
THORN listed the Without logo option at $189 USD on October 17, 2026. THORN’s supplied code SEBASTIANBASSOL gives $5 off on tested products; confirm it applies to this exact watch at checkout.
What is the Thorn Watches SHY038 Vintage 50-Fathoms Bronze Dive Watch (Without Logo) made of?
THORN lists a CuSn8 tin bronze case with a 316L stainless-steel case back.
What size is the Thorn Watches SHY038 Vintage 50-Fathoms Bronze Dive Watch (Without Logo)?
THORN lists a 40 mm diameter, 50.4 mm lug-to-lug, 14.2 mm thickness and a 20 mm band width.
How water resistant is the Thorn Watches SHY038 Vintage 50-Fathoms Bronze Dive Watch (Without Logo)?
THORN lists 200 m / 20 ATM with a screw-down crown.
