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Sinn 856 S UTC
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Sinn 856 S UTC

Ref. 856 S UTC

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

Case
40mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Tool
MSRP
$2,938
ComplicationsGMTDate
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Sinn 856 S UTC is the Sinn 105 St Sa UTC ($1,998) — shared caliber (Sellita SW330-2) and Industrial tool. If price is the constraint, the Christopher Ward C60 Trident GMT 300 at $1,450 (vs $2,938 for the 856 S UTC) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the CWC Mutineer Automatic Divers Watch is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the IWC Schaffhausen IWC Pilots Watch Automatic 41 Top Gun ($8,900) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

CWC Mutineer Automatic Divers Watch
CWCmicro

Mutineer Automatic Divers Watch

 
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,600MSRP
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Boldr Expedition II
Boldrmicro

Expedition II

7 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$699MSRP
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Echo/Neutra 1956 3H
Echo/Neutramicro

1956 3H

3 variants · 1956
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,025MSRP
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Islander Laco 40mm Frankfurt GMT Automatic Watch with Grey Dial and Sapphire Crystal #862188
Islandermicro

Laco 40mm Frankfurt GMT Automatic Watch with Grey Dial and Sapphire Crystal #862188

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,220MSRP
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CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black with Date
CWCmicro
RN Divers

Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black with Date

 
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,249MSRP
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CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black
CWCmicro
RN Divers

Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black

 
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,249MSRP
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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38
Oak & Oscarmicro
Olmsted

The Olmsted 38

4 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,775MSRP
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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr
Oak & Oscarmicro
Humboldt

The Humboldt 12-hr

2 variants
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,750MSRP
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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Windup Edition
Oak & Oscarmicro
Olmsted

The Olmsted Windup Edition

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,775MSRP
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Islander Laco 40mm Frankfurt GMT Automatic Watch with Black Dial and Sapphire Crystal #862187
Islandermicro

Laco 40mm Frankfurt GMT Automatic Watch with Black Dial and Sapphire Crystal #862187

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,220MSRP
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Laco Himalaya 39
Lacomicro

Himalaya 39

 
39/42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,200MSRP
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Elliot Brown BEACHMASTER AUTOMATIC: Founder's Edition: 0H0-A03-B06
Elliot Brownmicro

BEACHMASTER AUTOMATIC: Founder's Edition: 0H0-A03-B06

 
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,820MSRP
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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 105 St Sa UTC
Sinn
Series 105

105 St Sa UTC

2 variants · Series 105
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,998MSRP
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Sinn 6096
Sinn
Series 6096

6096

 
41.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,478MSRP
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Sinn 6060
Sinn
Series 6060

6060

2 variants · Series 6060
38.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,056MSRP
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Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
Marathon

GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

 
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,100MSRP
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Fortis Flieger F-41
Fortis

Flieger F-41

4 variants · Ref. F-41
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,530MSRP
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Marathon Jeep Rubicon GSAR
Marathon
Jeep x Marathon

Jeep Rubicon GSAR

Ref. WW194006SS-4101-KIT
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,100MSRP
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Glycine Combat Sub
Glycine

Combat Sub

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

Combat Sub Sport

2 variants · Ref. GL0407
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,850MSRP
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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
Marathon
OSAR

Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic

 
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,800MSRP
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Bremont Terra Nova 40.5
Bremont

Terra Nova 40.5

10 variants · Terra Nova
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,250MSRP
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Fortis Flieger F-41 Werk 7
Fortis

Flieger F-41 Werk 7

2 variants · Ref. F-41 Werk 7
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,510MSRP
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Fortis Flieger F-39
Fortis

Flieger F-39

4 variants · Ref. F-39
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,530MSRP
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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.

Christopher Ward C60 Trident GMT 300
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident GMT 300

3 variants · Trident
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,450MSRP
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Damasko DK36
Damaskomicro

DK36

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto
Marathon
Pilot's Navigator

Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto

 
41mm·Automatic
$1,400MSRP
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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
Marathon
Pilot's Navigator

Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

 
41mm·Automatic
$1,300MSRP
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Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident Pro 300

3 variants · Trident
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,095MSRP
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Damasko DK37
Damaskomicro

DK37

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Marathon Arctic Steel Navigator
Marathon
Pilot's Navigator

Arctic Steel Navigator

 
41mm·Quartz
$1,000MSRP
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Damasko DS30 Ocean
Damaskomicro

DS30 Ocean

 
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAC0Q

AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

6 variants · AC0Q
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$370MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field King Auto

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
$845MSRP
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Tissot Seastar 1000
Tissot

Seastar 1000

7 variants
40/43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$875MSRP
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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher Ward

C65 Sandhurst Series 2

2 variants · C65
38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,375MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

IWC Schaffhausen IWC Pilots Watch Automatic 41 Top Gun
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

IWC Pilots Watch Automatic 41 Top Gun

2 variants · Pilot Watches
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$8,900MSRP
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Tudor Ranger
Tudor

Ranger

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Fortis Vagabond V-40
Fortis

Vagabond V-40

3 variants · Vagabond
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$7,480MSRP
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Tudor Black Bay Pro
Tudor

Black Bay Pro

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Polaris Date Stainless Steel

4 variants · Polaris
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$11,100MSRP
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Bremont Supermarine 500M
Bremont

Supermarine 500M

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

Wild ONE 42mm Khaki

3 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$7,673MSRP
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Blancpain Bathyscaphe
Blancpain
Fifty Fathoms

Bathyscaphe

2 variants · Fifty Fathoms
38mm·Automatic·300m WR
$12,500MSRP
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Fortis Novonaut N-42
Fortis

Novonaut N-42

4 variants · Novonaut
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,230MSRP
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Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique
Blancpain

Fifty Fathoms Automatique

4 variants · Fifty Fathoms
38.2mm·Automatic·300m WR
$18,600MSRP
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Tudor 1926 39mm Rose Gold Bezel
Tudor
1926 watch 39mm

1926 39mm Rose Gold Bezel

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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