Thorn Watches / Bronze diver$189Current price
SHY038 Vintage 50-Fathoms Bronze Dive Watch (Without Logo)
A 40 mm bronze diver with a ceramic bezel
SHY038 Vintage 50-Fathoms Bronze Dive Watch (Without Logo)
or SeaTurtle Ocean Bronze Automatic Diver (Sea Blue/FKM)?
Both are 40 mm bronze divers with a ceramic bezel and sapphire. Choose the Thorn SHY038 at $189 for a vintage 50-fathoms look and a 200 m rating; choose the BODERRY SeaTurtle at $219 for a blue dial and a rubber strap.
BODERRY / Diver$209After codeBefore code$219Save $10
SeaTurtle Ocean Bronze Automatic Diver (Sea Blue/FKM)
Bronze warmth, a deep-blue dial and an everyday diver layout.
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Choose the SHY038 Vintage 50-Fathoms Bronze Dive Watch (Without Logo) for
- Costs $30 less at its listed price
- More water resistance: 200 m vs 100 m
- Watch Ritual code SEBASTIANBASSOL supplied for $5 off
Choose the SeaTurtle Ocean Bronze Automatic Diver (Sea Blue/FKM) for
- Slimmer: 12.5 mm vs 14.2 mm
- Watch Ritual code SEBASTIANBASSOL tested: $209 before shipping
The specs, side by side.
SHY038 Vintage 50-Fathoms Bronze Dive Watch (Without Logo)SeaTurtle Ocean Bronze Automatic Diver (Sea Blue/FKM)
Listed price$189 at Thorn Watches$219 at BODERRY
Case diameter40 mm40 mm
Thickness14.2 mm12.5 mm
Lug-to-lug50.4 mmNot published
MovementJapan NH35A automaticTMI NH35 automatic
Power reserveNot publishedNot published
Water resistance200 m100 m
CrystalSapphire pot-cover crystalSapphire
Strap / braceletNATO-style strap shown in the listing imageSea-blue FKM rubber strap
Who should buy which.
The SHY038 Vintage 50-Fathoms Bronze Dive Watch (Without Logo): A buyer who likes bronze patina and a vintage diver look with modern bezel and sapphire. 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.
The SeaTurtle Ocean Bronze Automatic Diver (Sea Blue/FKM): A buyer who wants a 40 mm automatic diver with a blue dial, bronze character, ceramic bezel and rubber strap. Choose steel or titanium if you want the case to keep a more uniform color, or a watch with a published lug-to-lug measurement if wrist span is a deciding factor.
Before you order.
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.
Bronze darkens and develops a surface patina with use, so its finish will not stay uniform. BODERRY does not publish lug-to-lug or strap length for this listing; check strap dimensions if fit is critical.
A few good questions.
Should I buy the Thorn Watches SHY038 Vintage 50-Fathoms Bronze Dive Watch (Without Logo) or the BODERRY SeaTurtle Ocean Bronze Automatic Diver (Sea Blue/FKM)?
Both are 40 mm bronze divers with a ceramic bezel and sapphire. Choose the Thorn SHY038 at $189 for a vintage 50-fathoms look and a 200 m rating; choose the BODERRY SeaTurtle at $219 for a blue dial and a rubber strap.
Which is cheaper, the Thorn Watches SHY038 Vintage 50-Fathoms Bronze Dive Watch (Without Logo) or the BODERRY SeaTurtle Ocean Bronze Automatic Diver (Sea Blue/FKM)?
The Thorn Watches SHY038 Vintage 50-Fathoms Bronze Dive Watch (Without Logo) is listed at $189, against $219 for the BODERRY SeaTurtle Ocean Bronze Automatic Diver (Sea Blue/FKM), checked 2026-10-17 and 2026-10-16.
Which is more water resistant, the Thorn Watches SHY038 Vintage 50-Fathoms Bronze Dive Watch (Without Logo) or the BODERRY SeaTurtle Ocean Bronze Automatic Diver (Sea Blue/FKM)?
The Thorn Watches SHY038 Vintage 50-Fathoms Bronze Dive Watch (Without Logo) is rated to 200 m, against 100 m for the BODERRY SeaTurtle Ocean Bronze Automatic Diver (Sea Blue/FKM).
Is there a discount code for the Thorn Watches SHY038 Vintage 50-Fathoms Bronze Dive Watch (Without Logo) or the BODERRY SeaTurtle Ocean Bronze Automatic Diver (Sea Blue/FKM)?
SEBASTIANBASSOL is our supplied code for $5 off at Thorn Watches; confirm it applies at checkout. SEBASTIANBASSOL is our supplied code for $10 off at BODERRY; it lowered the BODERRY SeaTurtle Ocean Bronze Automatic Diver (Sea Blue/FKM) to $209 in our test.
Specs: THORN Watches product page (checked October 17, 2026) and BODERRY official product page (checked October 16, 2026). Prices are the listed prices at the store each shop button opens.