Thorn SHY033 vs Watchdives WD50Q
Both are homages to the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique. The Watchdives costs less: about $139 against about $179.
Key differences
- The Thorn is larger: 40 mm against 38 mm.
- The Thorn uses a automatic movement; the Watchdives uses quartz.
- Crystal: mineral on the Thorn, sapphire on the Watchdives.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Thorn SHY033 | Watchdives WD50Q |
|---|---|---|
| Original | Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique | Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique |
| Case diameter | 40 mm | 38 mm |
| Lug-to-lug | 50 mm | 46 mm |
| Thickness | 13.4 mm | 11 mm |
| Lug width | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Water resistance | 200 m | 200 m |
| Movement | Automatic, NH35 | Quartz, VH31 |
| Power reserve | Not published | Not published |
| Crystal | Mineral, blue AR coating | Sapphire, clear AR coating |
| Weight | 78 g | Not published |
| Price | about $179 | about $139 |
| Reviews read | 3 | 1 |
Official stores
Thorn SHY033
Watchdives WD50Q