Thorn · Factory brand · China

Thorn T023 (PT5000)

Ref. T023 · In production · Diver

Design reference: Vintage Rolex Submariner (no date)

Thorn T023 V1 Submariner-style diver with black gilt dial, faux-patina lume and black aluminium bezel on the steel bracelet
Photo: Thorn
  • Thorn T023 V1 with tropical brown dial and faded grey bezel on the steel bracelet
  • Thorn T023 V2.1 with black dial and black bezel on the steel bracelet
  • Thorn T023 V2.1 with tropical brown dial and faded grey bezel on the steel bracelet
  • Thorn T023 V3.1 with cream white dial and black bezel on the steel bracelet, with a lume shot
  • Thorn T023 V3.1 with black dial, white BGW9 lume and black bezel on the steel bracelet, with a lume shot
  • Thorn T023 V3.1 with brown dial and faded bezel, held in the hand
  • Thorn T023 V3.1 with black dial, untinted C3 lume and black bezel on the steel bracelet, with a lume shot
From $189 to $199
  • PT5000
  • 40 mm × 12.3 mm
  • Sapphire crystal
  • 200 m water resistance

Movement

Caliber
PT5000
Type
Automatic
Tier
Mid
Complications
Hours, Minutes, Seconds
Frequency
28,800 bph
Power reserve
38 h
Hacking
Yes
Accuracy (factory)
-12 / +12 s/day

Case

Diameter
40 mm
Lug to lug
46.6 mm
Thickness
12.3 mm
Lug width
20 mm
Material
Steel (316L)
Hardening
—
Water resistance
200 m
Crown
Screw-down
Case back
Solid, screw-down
Bezel
aluminum insert
Finishing
Brushed and polished

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Shape
Domed
Anti-reflective
Inner
Lume
C3 (vintage-tone or untinted) or BGW9, depending on the dial

Bracelet & clasp

Style
—
Links per row
—
Solid end links
—
Solid links
—
Link attachment
—
Taper
—
Quick release
—
Half links
—
Clasp
Fold-over
Micro-adjust
—
Diver extension
—

Weight

Head only
—
On bracelet
—
On strap
—
Stated weight (basis not given)
129 g

Prices

VariantConfigurationTypePriceUSDAs ofSource
V1 Black—Street189 USD$1892026-10-24link
V1 Tropical Brown—Street189 USD$1892026-10-24link
V2.1 Black—Street189 USD$1892026-10-24link
V2.1 Tropical Brown—Street189 USD$1892026-10-24link
V3.1 Cream White (C3)—Street199 USD$1992026-10-24link
V3.1 Black (BGW9)—Street199 USD$1992026-10-24link
V3.1 Brown (C3)—Street199 USD$1992026-10-24link
V3.1 Black (C3 Untinted)—Street199 USD$1992026-10-24link

Variants

NameDialConfiguration
V1 Blackblack with gilt markersV1 solid bracelet
V1 Tropical Browntropical brownV1 solid bracelet
V2.1 BlackblackV2.1 upgraded bracelet
V2.1 Tropical Browntropical brownV2.1 upgraded bracelet
V3.1 Cream White (C3)cream whiteV3.1 tool-less bracelet
V3.1 Black (BGW9)blackV3.1 tool-less bracelet
V3.1 Brown (C3)brownV3.1 tool-less bracelet
V3.1 Black (C3 Untinted)blackV3.1 tool-less bracelet

About this entry

74% of key specs known. Missing: hardening, bracelet links, end links, link attachment, clasp micro-adjust.

The no-date PT5000 build of the T023, sold in three listings: V1 (first listed November 2025, both dials sold out on 2026-10-25), V2.1 "Upgraded Bracelet Edition" and V3.1 (March 2026, new dial text and colours, a bracelet with tool-less quick-release links and a free leather box). The blue dials in V2.1 and V3.1 have a date window and are a separate model, T023 (PT5000, Date); V3.1's SW200 option is T023 (SW200). Brand specs, the same in all three listings: PT5000 automatic, 316L case (brushed and polished), domed sapphire with inner AR coating, rotating aluminium bezel insert (direction and clicks not stated), screw-down crown, solid screw-down caseback, 200m, 40mm, 46.6mm lug-to-lug, 12.3mm including the crystal, 20mm steel bracelet (185mm long) with a folding clasp, "approx. 129g" (what was weighed is not stated). V1 calls its bracelet solid; V3.1 uses the C3 lume on the Cream White and Brown dials and offers the Black with BGW9 or untinted C3. V1 and V2.1 lume grade is not stated (V1's photos show faux-patina lume). Prices 89 (V1, V2.1, crossed-out 19 for V2.1) and 99 (V3.1, crossed-out 19).

Last verified: 2026-10-25. Edit or correct this entry.

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