Ultimate 50 Fathoms Milspec Homage

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Today we delve into the world of dive watch homages with a focus on the iconic Blancpain 50 Fathoms Milspec.
I will review the thorn SHY039, the ultimate homage in bronze.
Whether you're a seasoned watch collector or a dive watch enthusiast, this review will help you appreciate the beauty of the original and how you can get that look on a budget afforded you by the Thorn.
Link to Thorn Watches:
www.thornwatches.com/products...
Thorn SHY033 Video link:
• Thorn SHY033. A Cool B...
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Important note to KZfaq and to viewers:
Please note that this channel reviews original and homage watches.
Homage watches are perfectly legal and most watches on peoples' wrists are an homage of another watch.
To be clear I do not handle or review fake watches here. I never have and never will!
It is a scourge on the hobby I love.
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Disclaimer: This video is for informational and entertainment purposes only.

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@younusimam-thesalamproject6340 Ай бұрын

John I love your intros. Straight to the point and very attention grabbing. There's a sense of dramatism yet focus. They are my favorite intros in the whole KZfaq watch space.

@johnswatchjoint Ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@pharaoh27 Ай бұрын

“Tribution” is a deal-breaker for me.

@michaelredding6219 Ай бұрын

not ordinary "Tribution", "Classic Tribution"; that's the best part!

@andrewlevett4274 Ай бұрын

I love this bronze version. Just wish I knew what Tribution meant.

@Nite-owl Ай бұрын

It's short for Tributionmentary ☺

@michaelberke9709 Ай бұрын

Nice review on this Thorn. I grabbed one 6 months ago and very happy with it. Only concern was the elongated lugs but thanks to their turn-down it’s not an issue. The AR crystal is really good; needed bronze in my collection; smooth functionality; hygrometer is cool; well done homage.

@timcheeseman2956 Ай бұрын

I love this, added it to my shopping list. I am sure it will make a great Tribution to my collection 😆

@johnswatchjoint Ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy it! 😊

@chronocommander007 Ай бұрын

My Sinn has a moisture indicator window in the case. Turns from white to blue as internal moisture content increases. Not only does it serve as a water ingress indicator but also as a service reminder. The watch itself is filled with inert gas to slow lubricant oxidation and to extend the service interval to about 5 to 6 years.

@johnswatchjoint Ай бұрын

Nice

@stuartthornton3027 Ай бұрын

Good call. I use argon gas on most rebuilds and services.

@chronocommander007 Ай бұрын

@stuartthornton3027 Sinn used to use Argon. Says AR on dial. At some point they switched to Nitrogen because it's cheaper.

@dorudragoescu1311 Ай бұрын

The famous Tribution. Just like Exploration Road 😄🤷‍♂️

@stuartthornton3027 Ай бұрын

Another great little watch, got to admit I love the 50 Fathoms. Thorn seem to be hitting home runs every time since their blue Pelagos homage you reviewed a few months ago. Great review as usual, though no appearance by Molly.

@johnswatchjoint Ай бұрын

It's summertime and she is away hunting... everything!

@aeh3486 Ай бұрын

Nice review John 👍 The bronze case looks interesting and I like how the moisture indicator actually works. Sapphire crystal is also a nice upgrade. As you mentioned the text is another own goal - they could have wrtten 'classic diver' for example. At least there's a sterile dial version which some people may prefer

@johnswatchjoint Ай бұрын

Yes and I just noticed I failed to mention it even though it's in my script. Well spotted sir 😉. You guys keep me right!

@karlsenula9495 Ай бұрын

I have the shy033 but while there are elements i like better here (crown and sapphire) i like the overall aesthetic better on the 33.

@czguy3045 Ай бұрын

Hrmm... I'm torn. I prefer stainless to the bronze but would definitely prefer sapphire. I like the simplicity and symmetry of this but I think I prefer the 3, 6, or and 12 indices. I don't love the hygrometer though I like the uniqueness of it as I don't have a watch with one. Having said that, WTF it "tribution"? Why do these companies keep putting misspelled, nonsensical and non-existent words on their watch dials?

@alistairmacphail2936 Ай бұрын

Great to see you releasing content given your more recent community updates, as many have stated before me you ain’t the first and (sadly) will not be the last to get targeted by these very brave fine upstanding examples of humanity, or to put it another way ABSOLUTE PLUMS AND EEJITS 😡!!!! Anyway, another cracking wee watch, except perhaps the lost in translation chinglish. Take care pal 👍

@johnswatchjoint Ай бұрын

Haha. This year has been one thing after another and it has been draining to say the least. The final nail in the coffin was AliExpress deducting 10 percent of my earnings with no valid explanation yesterday. I had to punch myself in the face to see if I was actually in a nightmare. Things are supposed to happen in threes...not three sets of three back to back haha 😆

@michaelredding6219 Ай бұрын

Nice watch, i may even be a fan of "Classic Tribution"; it gives it a certain charming je ne sais quoi 😁

@ashleybowman440 Ай бұрын

I can forgive the Exploration Road text on my Tudor titanium homage but this just ruins a really good watch. the bronze looks fantastic and should patina well - even if that meaningless text in an terrible font is so small you can’t read it - you’ll always know it’s there. I’ll wait until they see sense and put the standard dial in a bronze case.

@felo6035 Ай бұрын

Very nice watch, John. My only complaints are the use of the NH35 vs NH38, and the branding and text on the dial. Thank you for sharing my friend 👍

@johnswatchjoint Ай бұрын

Nae bother Rafael. :)

@robertstrickland9371 Ай бұрын

Great looking watch. I reckon they tried to hommage the 50 fathoms script on the origonal as its in that font, but failed in translating something that makes sense (a common problem😂) shame but no deal breaker. Nice watch, be a perfect bronze watch for someone who likes to play about with patina or no patina as the simple case design lends itself well to polishing or patinationing. Thanks John.

@johnswatchjoint Ай бұрын

Cheers Robert 😀

@ThomUnder Ай бұрын

A "tribution" free version can be had by ordering the "without logo" option. Looks cleaner to me that way.

@Thornwatches Ай бұрын

Hi guy, thank you for your explanation.

@anthonyodwyer3261 Ай бұрын

John thanks for the review. The Thorn company have Google translate they’re just taking the P one SS now as they tribution down exploration road😂👍

@johnswatchjoint Ай бұрын

Haha

@marmotmcmarmot2968 23 күн бұрын

I don’t know, I like the numbers on the dial of the other thorn. To each his own, I guess. Anyway, nice video, but I have a request. I have been salivating over a bronze 62mas homage, I think from steeldive. it looks so steam punk. See if you can get one to review.

@johnswatchjoint 23 күн бұрын

Hi there and thanks for watching. I have seen it but it's not on my radar tbh. The 62mas has been done to death on the platform with the best exponent being the 37mm Seestern followed by the newer SM version in blue. At 42mm it's pretty big too.

@Faresz1976 Ай бұрын

The hygrometer really breaks the dark shade. I personally don't like it. I liked the dark side test :) Thanks for the video!

@gfeast4518 Ай бұрын

I love military homages. Right now I’m eying the type I/II. The marathon or benrus models are just too much. I’d like to find one for the sale

@thomasstanley6101 Ай бұрын

How handsome! It's a lovely watch, I just wish I knew what a tribution was.

@johnswatchjoint Ай бұрын

Nobody knows , you, me, them, not even the Oxford Dictionary!

@bagpiper Ай бұрын

Great review and a nice watch indeed.

@johnswatchjoint Ай бұрын

Thx 😊

@bestboy897 Ай бұрын

looks really cool

@952651869 Ай бұрын

A lovely watch!

@goldfools5445 Ай бұрын

The Bronze looks great. Nice classic look. I have the 33, I am not a fan of the crystal. Too thick maybe. This crystal looks the same. I know it’s mineral glass, maybe a better top hat single dome crystal would give it a quality lift. I still wear my 33, other people like it as well.

@dunderhay9169 Ай бұрын

Great review of a nice watch 👍 . As you said, why do they put gibberish on the dial? 🙄

@johnswatchjoint Ай бұрын

They do it every time 😄

@gfeast4518 Ай бұрын

I am curious thought with these homages whether the water color changing insert even changes colors if wet 😂

@johnswatchjoint Ай бұрын

They do. They show it on their site.

@daveindevon5240 Ай бұрын

Good looking watch, just not a fan of bronze watches. The long lugs don't work well on my 6.5" wrist either. I do like the Thorn brand though. Well finished watches at attractive prices.

@springbay1 Ай бұрын

Not sure a brand naming their watch Thorn, will care much about what is written on the dial

@Dirtywesterner Ай бұрын

Makes one wonder if aliex watches will quit working when the Taiwan offensive is launched..

@brettmeikle Ай бұрын

Aye, they need a copywriter.

@johnswatchjoint Ай бұрын

Absolutely.

@XFISHNCHIPSX Ай бұрын

Even if they do what difference will it make ?

@XFISHNCHIPSX Ай бұрын

Beautiful watch though got me drooling but costs double than what I paid fora tandorio .

@leechi001 Ай бұрын

A nice looking watch but I don't like the dome sapphire crystal. I feel it makes it look rather cheap.

@johnswatchjoint Ай бұрын

Unfortunately the original watch is the same....and it ain't cheap haha 😆

@leechi001 Ай бұрын

@johnswatchjoint I'd just be worried that I would damage or scratch the crystal

@johnswatchjoint Ай бұрын

You can't. It's sapphire !

@stevenmccarthy112 Ай бұрын

Sorry John, but I really don't like the font or the hydrometer.

@johnswatchjoint Ай бұрын

Why apologise? Just reviewing a watch I got sent. You are allowed your honest opinion :)

@finster444k Ай бұрын

01:02 free watch Alarm 🎉.

@johnswatchjoint Ай бұрын

but???? You forgot the objective review pointing out the flaws...to which Thorn responded and will now address them. Apology perhaps?

@zillsburyy1 Ай бұрын

SM kills every other homage brand

@johnswatchjoint Ай бұрын

Not quite