Citizen / Everyday dress$182.61After codeBefore code$202.90Save $20.29
NH8350-59L Automatic Blue Dial
A familiar day-date automatic with a clear blue dial.
NH8350-59L Automatic Blue Dial
or T028 37mm PT5000 Automatic Dive Watch (Black Dial)?
Both are automatics priced near $200. Choose the Citizen NH8350 at $202.90 for a blue dress dial on a bracelet; choose the Thorn T028 at $199 for sapphire, 200 m and a compact diver case.
Thorn Watches / Diver$194After codeBefore code$199Save $5
T028 37mm PT5000 Automatic Dive Watch (Black Dial)
A compact black-dial diver with two interchangeable bezels.
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Choose the NH8350-59L Automatic Blue Dial for
- Slimmer: 11 mm vs 13.2 mm
- More wrist presence at 40 mm
- Watch Ritual code SEBASTIANBASSOL tested: $182.61 before shipping
Choose the T028 37mm PT5000 Automatic Dive Watch (Black Dial) for
- Costs $3.90 less at its listed price
- More water resistance: 200 m vs 50 m
- Sapphire crystal
- Smaller case for slimmer wrists: 37 mm vs 40 mm
- Watch Ritual code SEBASTIANBASSOL tested: $194 before shipping
The specs, side by side.
NH8350-59L Automatic Blue DialT028 37mm PT5000 Automatic Dive Watch (Black Dial)
Listed price$202.90 at Watches of America$199 at Thorn Watches
Case diameter40 mm37 mm
Thickness11 mm13.2 mm
Lug-to-lugNot published46.6 mm
MovementCitizen Caliber 8200 automaticPT5000 automatic
Power reserveNot publishedNot published
Water resistance50 m200 m
CrystalCrystal glassSapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Strap / braceletStainless-steel bracelet with fold-over claspStainless-steel bracelet; seller also lists a bonus leather strap
Who should buy which.
The NH8350-59L Automatic Blue Dial: A buyer who wants an accessible blue-dial automatic with day and date, a steel bracelet and a conventional 40 mm case. Choose another model if sapphire crystal, swimming-focused water resistance, a longer published reserve or clearly established manufacturer warranty coverage is essential.
The T028 37mm PT5000 Automatic Dive Watch (Black Dial): A buyer who wants a black-dial automatic diver in a vintage-leaning 37 mm case, with a warm bezel and an included alternate strap-and-bezel kit. Choose a thinner or shorter-span watch if you want a low-profile cuff fit; choose a model with formal dive certification if certification is a purchase requirement.
Before you order.
Citizen’s manufacturer listing specifies crystal glass and 5 bar water resistance. That is a practical everyday rating, but we would not choose this reference for diving or regular water sports. Watches of America lists a one-year retailer warranty and a 30-day return window with conditions and a possible restocking fee; confirm any manufacturer warranty coverage for this retailer purchase before checkout.
A 37 mm diameter does not make this a flat-wearing watch: the 46.6 mm lug-to-lug span and 13.2 mm thickness deserve a fit check.
A few good questions.
Should I buy the Citizen NH8350-59L Automatic Blue Dial or the Thorn Watches T028 37mm PT5000 Automatic Dive Watch (Black Dial)?
Both are automatics priced near $200. Choose the Citizen NH8350 at $202.90 for a blue dress dial on a bracelet; choose the Thorn T028 at $199 for sapphire, 200 m and a compact diver case.
Which is cheaper, the Citizen NH8350-59L Automatic Blue Dial or the Thorn Watches T028 37mm PT5000 Automatic Dive Watch (Black Dial)?
The Thorn Watches T028 37mm PT5000 Automatic Dive Watch (Black Dial) is listed at $199, against $202.90 for the Citizen NH8350-59L Automatic Blue Dial, checked 2026-10-16.
Which is more water resistant, the Citizen NH8350-59L Automatic Blue Dial or the Thorn Watches T028 37mm PT5000 Automatic Dive Watch (Black Dial)?
The Thorn Watches T028 37mm PT5000 Automatic Dive Watch (Black Dial) is rated to 200 m, against 50 m for the Citizen NH8350-59L Automatic Blue Dial.
Is there a discount code for the Citizen NH8350-59L Automatic Blue Dial or the Thorn Watches T028 37mm PT5000 Automatic Dive Watch (Black Dial)?
SEBASTIANBASSOL is our supplied code for 10% off at Watches of America; it lowered the Citizen NH8350-59L Automatic Blue Dial to $182.61 in our test. SEBASTIANBASSOL is our supplied code for $5 off at Thorn Watches; it lowered the Thorn Watches T028 37mm PT5000 Automatic Dive Watch (Black Dial) to $194 in our test.
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Specs: Citizen official page (checked October 16, 2026) and THORN Watches product page (checked October 16, 2026). Prices are the listed prices at the store each shop button opens.