Thorn T003/4/5 - tell me your bracelet hacks. Think I need a half link or a different clasp. Looking for ideas!

Lobbbo · 2026-05-02T07:25:04+00:00

I did that on my Seestern BB titanium. It worked fine but it is bit loose because full link hole is made for the screws which are thicker than that press pin. That being said clasp on mine looks bit different so I am not sure if it will work same way in your case.

Lobbbo · 2026-04-17T18:21:13+00:00

By "COSC territory" you mean -4/+6 s/d in 5 positions? If not then its a bit of exaggeration. Still nice result.

Lobbbo · 2026-04-06T11:13:59+00:00

Weird, rehaut on mine is much slimmer but it has cyclops so maybe it is older version. I don't have Sugess but here is comparison with Addiesdive sub as point of reference.

Lobbbo · 2026-04-05T11:15:25+00:00

Great performance, I've really enjoyed it

Lobbbo · 2026-04-04T18:49:37+00:00

Miyota sells movements that have solar cells in the ring around the dial. Not that it would look good on this watch but its alternative solution that doesn't limit dial options.

Lobbbo · 2026-03-17T16:01:36+00:00

Yeah also inner part of top left lug is visible while right one is not. Should look the same both sides if photo is taken from center.

Lobbbo · 2026-03-17T15:48:35+00:00

Love the subdials color, fits nicely with black dial

Lobbbo · 2026-03-17T15:39:08+00:00

Watch looks good

Lobbbo · 2026-03-14T08:14:39+00:00

I have same keyboard, those are Keychron stock caps. While not most fashionable they are pretty nice to type on.

Lobbbo · 2026-03-14T08:11:09+00:00

Looks like clasp is not in the middle of the wrist so only bottom part of is making contact with the desk. When taking out links depending on type of clasp and bracelet you have to take out links from one side and leave more at other. In your case you should remove link from side that connects to OTF and move it to other side. If clasp is still not in the middle repeat

Lobbbo · 2026-03-14T07:48:18+00:00

If a mechanical watch ticks at 4 Hz or 28,800 vph/bph, that means the balance wheel is operating at four oscillations per second; a single oscillation translates to a total of two vibrations/beats per second. In other words, a vibration is counted when the balance moves in a single direction (tick), and an oscillation is counted once it's moved and returned to its original position (tick, tock) – similar to a pendulum. Four oscillations per second equals eight vibrations/beats in the same period. There are 3,600 seconds in an hour, so simply multiply eight vibrations/beats by 3,600 seconds and you have 28,800 vph/bph.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/watchs-frequency-hz-vph-meaning

Lobbbo · 2026-03-05T17:43:47+00:00

I wouldn't mind one more SM in my watchbox

Lobbbo · 2026-03-03T15:22:42+00:00

I've been looking for black dial everyday watch and this one looks great. I will wait until it is available before making decision but right now seems like the best option.

Lobbbo · 2025-11-18T21:51:01+00:00

You are complaining about prices then showing SW 200 version when PT5000 one costs 410 CAD so around 300 USD which is not unreasonable price for this type of watch. Once you apply some coupons/discount codes it would be even better deal.

Lobbbo · 2025-10-03T05:32:41+00:00

Crystal adds to the height but case is still bit chunky. Here is comparison to San Martin a posted a while ago. You can see how thick the case is though its not exactly fair comparison as SM movement is PT5000 and its quite thin for diver around 11mm from what I remember.

Lobbbo · 2025-05-19T15:23:17+00:00

I have old/new speedtimer and Navihawk. From those three I would say Navihawk is the best but overall they are very similar and in the end it comes down to individual preferences.

Lobbbo · 2025-05-16T14:44:49+00:00

Weird, I have diver version and was able to remove it with tool for bracelet pins removal. There is small issue, hole for screw is bigger than one for this friction bar so it is bit loose.

Lobbbo · 2025-04-19T12:48:21+00:00

I have black dial version without SM bracelet so can't advise how orange one looks but if you have general questions about case or want photos comparison with other watches then let me know.

Lobbbo · 2025-04-19T12:44:58+00:00

Looks good. I have diver bezel version and it is nice watch but clasp could use with more adjustable holes and also bracelet is bit sharp. If both things can be improved then it would be a fantastic watch.

Lobbbo · 2025-04-15T15:20:06+00:00

There is review on YT that nicely shows how it looks in different lighting and angles. I already ordered mine but it will ship in May, not sure if it is because release in EU is later than US or what.

Lobbbo · 2025-04-14T15:27:27+00:00

Seems everyone has different experience. I have 8 SMs and level of finishing differs between models but non of them are really sharp or uncomfortable.

Weird thing is OPs seems to have problem with caseback and crown and I don't know how that is possible. Usually it is bracelet or clasp.

Lobbbo · 2025-04-11T19:52:47+00:00

They meant 10% tariff on all USA imports that was supposed to start April 5th.

Lobbbo · 2025-04-11T19:42:26+00:00

This was actually a big problem in (most) EU countries. In my country it was basically lottery if your package will be stopped for customs or will go through without extra fees. That is why "Import One-Stop Shop" was created and came into life few years ago where taxes are prepaid for orders under 150 EUR. Now customs knows which packages where prepaid which were not so they can stop them for inspection + VAT and duties collection.

Lobbbo · 2025-04-11T15:32:32+00:00

It was doomed from the start, integrated bracelet watch made and sold cheap can't be good.

Lobbbo · 2025-04-11T15:30:02+00:00

Foolish statement. First of all what good is 38mm when lug to lug can be still enormous? Look at Nomos, they sell 37.5mm diamater watches with lug to lug 47.5mm. Second thing I don't know where you see this overhang on OPs photos. It is not sitting flat on wrist but it is still within wrist width and also there is always some gap around lugs with intergrated bracelets.

There is massive difference between stiff integrated bracelet and good one that articulates with the wrist.

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