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Thorn T013 Retro Bronze Pilot 36mm

The Thorn T013 Retro Bronze Pilot 36mm is a current-production pilot watch with a cusn8 marine bronze case. It measures 36.0 mm across, 11.8 mm thick, 44.2 mm lug to lug, and is water resistant to 50 m. Inside is the Seagull ST17 manual hand-wind (hacking) movement. Complications: Time only. Priced from $169 (approx). Brand origin: China.

Titanium, ceramic, and bronze pilot watchesBronzeUnder $5,000
Reference
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Type
Pilot
Price
$169 · approx
Case diameter
36.0 mm
Thickness
11.8 mm
Lug-to-lug
44.2 mm
Water resistance
50 m
Weight
–
Origin
China
Movement
Manual hand-wind (hacking)
Caliber
Seagull ST17
Power reserve
–
Complications
Time only
Material
Bronze
Grade / type
CuSn8 marine bronze
Colour
–
Hardness
–
Construction
Assembled
Surface treatment
–
Caseback
Steel
Nickel-free
Not verified (contact-point materials not all confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Leather strap with bronze buckle
Matching bracelet
–
Crystal
Slightly domed sapphire
Display back
No
Dial
Vintage cream/black, sub-seconds
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova
Availability
Offered
Status
Current
Medium confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: WR Watches Thorn Retro Bronze Pilot 36mm / Watchdives Thorn T013 Maker / listing ↗
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Frequently asked questions

What is the case material of the Thorn T013 Retro Bronze Pilot 36mm?

The Thorn T013 Retro Bronze Pilot 36mm has a cusn8 marine bronze case, though its caseback is steel. It is recorded at medium confidence pending a maker-stated material.

What size is the Thorn T013 Retro Bronze Pilot 36mm?

It is 36.0 mm in diameter, 11.8 mm thick, 44.2 mm lug to lug, and water resistant to 50 m.

How much does the Thorn T013 Retro Bronze Pilot 36mm cost, and is it available?

It is current-production and lists from $169.

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