The Titanium Field Guide

Thorn Bronze A11 Military

The Thorn Bronze A11 Military is a current-production field watch with a cusn8 marine bronze case. It is priced well under the $499 median for the category. The maker states no nickel-bearing steel at any skin-contact point, across the case, caseback and bracelet.

All Thorn watchesExotic-material field watchesUnder $500MicrobrandCompact (38 mm and under)
Price
$149
Material
Bronze
Grade / type
CuSn8 marine bronze
Water resistance
150 m
Type
Field
Case diameter
36.0 mm
Thickness
13.8 mm
Lug-to-lug
43 mm
Origin
China
Movement
Japanese automatic (Seiko TMI)
Caliber
NH35
Power reserve
41 hours
Complications
Time only
Construction
Assembled
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Titanium
Nickel-free
Maker states none
Bracelet / strap
Fabric strap
Crystal
Domed sapphire
Display back
No
Dial
Black (military field)
Dial colours
Black
Lume
Swiss C3 Super-LumiNova
Availability
Offered
Status
Current
Not published
Reference, Weight, Colour, Hardness, Surface treatment, Matching bracelet
Medium confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: WR Watches
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Thorn Bronze A11 Military nickel-free?

On the maker's published specification, no nickel-bearing steel touches the skin: a cusn8 marine bronze case with a titanium caseback, plus a non-steel crown and strap. That is what the guide records rather than a test of the watch, so confirm the contact points with the maker before buying if you react to nickel.

What is the case material of the Thorn Bronze A11 Military?

The Thorn Bronze A11 Military has a cusn8 marine bronze case with a titanium caseback. It is recorded at medium confidence pending a maker-stated material.

What size is the Thorn Bronze A11 Military?

It is 36.0 mm in diameter, 13.8 mm thick, 43 mm lug to lug, and water resistant to 150 m.

How much does the Thorn Bronze A11 Military cost, and is it available?

It is current-production and lists from $149.

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