The Bronze Field Guide

Thorn Retro 50 Fathoms Bronze Diver

SHY038

The Thorn Retro 50 Fathoms Bronze Diver is a current-production diver watch with a cusn8 bronze case. It is priced well under the $599 median for the category.

All Thorn watchesBronze diver watchesCuSn8Skin-safe backDiversUnder $500
Price
$189
Alloy
CuSn8 marine bronze
Water resistance
200 m
Caseback
Steel
Reference
SHY038
Type
Diver
Case diameter
40.0 mm
Thickness
14.2 mm
Lug-to-lug
50.4 mm
Origin
China
Movement
Automatic
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Complications
Time only
Construction
Assembled
Nickel-free
Not verified (contact-point materials not all confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Ships on a strap; steel screwback caseback
Crystal
Domed sapphire, AR coating
Display back
No
Dial
Black
Dial colours
Black
Lume
C3 green on hands and markers
Availability
Offered
Status
Current
Not published
Weight, Power reserve, Colour, Hardness, Surface treatment, Bronze bracelet
High confidence Verified Aug 2026 Source: Thorn Watches / Heimdallr Store Maker ↗ Spec checksAlloy Jul 2026Price Jul 2026
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Frequently asked questions

What bronze alloy is the Thorn Retro 50 Fathoms Bronze Diver?

The Thorn Retro 50 Fathoms Bronze Diver has a cusn8 bronze case, though its caseback is steel. This is confirmed against the maker spec.

What size is the Thorn Retro 50 Fathoms Bronze Diver?

It is 40.0 mm in diameter, 14.2 mm thick, 50.4 mm lug to lug, and water resistant to 200 m.

How much does the Thorn Retro 50 Fathoms Bronze Diver cost, and is it available?

It is current-production and lists from $189.

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