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Sinn 836
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Sinn 836

48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
43mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Tool
MSRP
$2,149
ComplicationsDate
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Sinn 836 is the Sinn 240 St GZ ($2,311) — industrial tool and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Damasko DC87 black - SI Control-Spring covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1 is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (ETA 2892-A2) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC ($5,450) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1
Benrus Watchesmicro

TYPE 1 M1

Ref. T1C1-SS-S-415-01
41.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Laco Kilimanjaro
Lacomicro

Kilimanjaro

 
42.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$990MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Melbourne Watch Company Lonsdale
Melbourne Watch Companymicro

Lonsdale

4 variants
42mm·Automatic
$294MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Oak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr
Oak & Oscarmicro
Humboldt

The Humboldt 12-hr

2 variants
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,750MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Chronotechna SeaQuest Dive
Chronotechnamicro

SeaQuest Dive

3 variants
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Mühle-Glashütte 29er Big
Mühle-Glashüttemicro

29er Big

24 variants
42.4mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,825MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Stewart Dawson 911
Stewart Dawsonmicro
Knightsbridge

911

4 variants
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,567MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Steel Date
Gruppo Gammamicro

Vanguard Steel Date

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$790MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Benrus Watches TYPE 1 MIL SPEC
Benrus Watchesmicro

TYPE 1 MIL SPEC

Ref. T1MS-SS-B-395-01
39.5mm·Automatic·365m WR
$1,795MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
BOLDR Supply Co. Odyssey WB1985
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Odyssey WB1985

 
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$799MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Beijing Watches Star Trail Time Hunter Mechanical Watch 42mm
Beijing Watchesmicro
Star Hunter

Star Trail Time Hunter Mechanical Watch 42mm

2 variants
42.5mm·Automatic
$519MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Seagull Ocean Series 200m Waterproof Sparkling Dial Ceramic Bezel Diving Watch 44mm
Seagullmicro
Dive Watch

Ocean Series 200m Waterproof Sparkling Dial Ceramic Bezel Diving Watch 44mm

2 variants
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$569MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836

Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Sinn 240 St GZ
Sinn
Series 240

240 St GZ

2 variants · Series 240
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,311MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Sinn EZM 12
Sinn

EZM 12

 
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$3,942MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Sinn 857 S UTC
Sinn
Series 856/857

857 S UTC

 
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$3,337MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Fortis Flieger F-41
Fortis

Flieger F-41

4 variants · Ref. F-41
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,530MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident Pro 300

3 variants · Trident
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,095MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Glycine Combat Sub
Glycine

Combat Sub

5 variants · Ref. GL0426
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Glycine Combat Sub Sport
Glycine

Combat Sub Sport

8 variants · Ref. GL0487
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,650MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Marathon Arctic Steel Navigator
Marathon
Pilot's Navigator

Arctic Steel Navigator

 
41mm·Quartz
$1,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Damasko DK45
Damaskomicro

DK45

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire Edge
Christopher Ward

C60 Sapphire Edge

2 variants · C60
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,640MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Fortis Flieger F-39
Fortis

Flieger F-39

4 variants · Ref. F-39
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,530MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Glycine Combat Sub Box Ceramic
Glycine

Combat Sub Box Ceramic

3 variants · Ref. GL0525
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836

Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Damasko DC87 black - SI Control-Spring
Damaskomicro

DC87 black - SI Control-Spring

 
43.8mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Damasko DC72
Damaskomicro

DC72

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Seiko 5 Sports Dual-Crown Diver SRPB29
Seiko

5 Sports Dual-Crown Diver SRPB29

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$399MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

2 variants
43.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$625MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Damasko DC89
Damaskomicro

DC89

2 variants
43.8mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0567
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0567

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$700MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0569
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0569

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0558
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0558

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$700MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident Reef

5 variants · Trident
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Hamilton Khaki Field Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Auto

4 variants
38/42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$845MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Swatch Petite Seconde Black
Swatch

Petite Seconde Black

Ref. SY23S400
42mm·Automatic
$250MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Invicta Pro Diver 29176
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 29176

7 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836

Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC
Fortis

Marinemaster M-44 DLC

2 variants · Marinemaster
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm
Omega

Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm

25 variants · Seamaster Diver 300M
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$6,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Bremont Supermarine 500M
Bremont

Supermarine 500M

7 variants · Supermarine
43mm·Automatic·500m WR
$4,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Norqain Wild ONE 42mm Khaki
Norqain

Wild ONE 42mm Khaki

3 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$7,673MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Norqain Independence JP Black Mother Of Pearl 42mm
Norqain

Independence JP Black Mother Of Pearl 42mm

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,451MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Fortis Marinemaster M-44
Fortis

Marinemaster M-44

5 variants · Marinemaster
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,120MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Breitling Avenger Automatic
Breitling

Avenger Automatic

6 variants · Avenger
42/43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$4,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Fortis

Flieger F-43 Bicompax

5 variants · Flieger
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,180MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Polaris Date Stainless Steel

4 variants · Polaris
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$11,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Breitling Avenger Automatic GMT
Breitling

Avenger Automatic GMT

5 variants · Avenger
43/44/45mm·Automatic·300m WR
$4,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Bremont Terra Nova 40.5
Bremont

Terra Nova 40.5

10 variants · Terra Nova
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
Tudor 1926 41mm Automatic
Tudor
1926 watch 41mm

1926 41mm Automatic

3 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Sinn 836
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