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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 is priced well under the $1,237 median for the category.

All Thorn watchesExotic-material pilot watchesUnder $500MicrobrandCompact (38 mm and under)
Price
$169
Material
Bronze
Grade / type
CuSn8 marine bronze
Water resistance
50 m
Type
Pilot
Case diameter
36.0 mm
Thickness
11.8 mm
Lug-to-lug
44.2 mm
Origin
China
Movement
Manual hand-wind (hacking)
Caliber
Seagull ST17
Complications
Time only
Construction
Assembled
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Steel
Nickel-free
Unconfirmed (contact-point materials not all confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Leather strap with bronze buckle
Crystal
Slightly domed sapphire
Display back
No
Dial
Vintage cream/black, sub-seconds
Dial colours
Black Champagne
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova
Availability
Offered
Status
Current
Not published
Reference, Weight, Power reserve, Colour, Hardness, Surface treatment, Matching bracelet
Medium confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: WR Watches Thorn Retro Bronze Pilot 36mm / Watchdives Thorn T013
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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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