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Armand Nicolet JS9 41 Date A481ASN
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Armand Nicolet JS9 41 Date A481ASN

Ref. A481ASN

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

Case
41mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Diver
MSRP
$1,979
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Armand Nicolet JS9 41 Date A481ASN is the Longines HYDROCONQUEST ($2,350) — pro diver and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Tissot Seastar 1000 at $875 (vs $1,979 for the JS9 41 Date A481ASN) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Armand Nicolet JS9 44 Date A480ASN is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (AN200) and Pro diver. Stepping up, the Breitling Chronomat B01 42 ($11,150) 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.

Armand Nicolet JS9 44 Date A480ASN
Armand Nicolet

JS9 44 Date A480ASN

2 variants · Ref. A480ASN
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,979MSRP
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Armand Nicolet JS9 44 Date A480AQS
Armand Nicolet

JS9 44 Date A480AQS

2 variants · Ref. A480AQS
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,227MSRP
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Boderry SEATURTLE.OCEAN - Automatic Diver Watch (NH35 movement)
Boderrymicro

SEATURTLE.OCEAN - Automatic Diver Watch (NH35 movement)

9 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$239MSRP
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Ventus Watches Northstar
Ventus Watchesmicro

Northstar

8 variants
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$349MSRP
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Armand Nicolet JS9 44 Date A480AGN
Armand Nicolet

JS9 44 Date A480AGN

3 variants · Ref. A480AGN
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,979MSRP
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Thorn Watchdives WD1968 PT5004/PT5000 Automatic Diver Watch
Thornmicro

Watchdives WD1968 PT5004/PT5000 Automatic Diver Watch

3 variants
39.87mm·Automatic·300m WR
$215MSRP
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LIV Watches GX-Diver's
LIV Watchesmicro

GX-Diver's

21 variants
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$890MSRP
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Squale 1545
Squalemicro

1545

5 variants
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$930MSRP
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MMI Watches Turret 300M V2- STEEL BLACK Model: TRD-01
MMI Watchesmicro

Turret 300M V2- STEEL BLACK Model: TRD-01

 
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$425MSRP
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Erebus Watches ORIGIN 40
Erebus Watchesmicro

ORIGIN 40

8 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
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Squale 1521
Squalemicro

1521

13 variants
42mm·Automatic·500m WR
$1,265MSRP
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Zelos Mako 4
Zelosmicro

Mako 4

22 variants · Mako
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$529MSRP
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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.

Longines HYDROCONQUEST
Longines

HYDROCONQUEST

Ref. L3.780.3.78.6
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,350MSRP
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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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Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0249
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0249

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,530MSRP
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DOXA SUB 250T GMT
DOXA

SUB 250T GMT

9 variants
40mm·Automatic·250m WR
$2,790MSRP
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Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm
Marathon

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm

 
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,800MSRP
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Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH
Longines

HYDROCONQUEST MESH

2 variants · HydroConquest
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,350MSRP
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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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Longines HYDROCONQUEST
Longines

HYDROCONQUEST

22 variants · Ref. L3.782.4.06.6
39/41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,000MSRP
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Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire Edge
Christopher Ward

C60 Sapphire Edge

2 variants · C60
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,495MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0083
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0083

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,450MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

3 variants
41.3mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,100MSRP
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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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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.

Tissot Seastar 1000
Tissot

Seastar 1000

7 variants
40/43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$875MSRP
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Orient Diver Design 40
Orient
AC0Q

Diver Design 40

6 variants
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$900MSRP
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Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverMako

Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

4 variants · Mako
41.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$375MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub Box Ceramic 41mm Automatic Watch
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Box Ceramic 41mm Automatic Watch

5 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$705MSRP
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Orient Kamasu
Orient

Kamasu

4 variants
41.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$375MSRP
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Movado Heritage Calendoplan S
Movadomicro

Heritage Calendoplan S

6 variants · Ref. 3650218
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$907MSRP
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Stowa Prodiver
Stowamicro

Prodiver

6 variants
42mm·Automatic·1000m WR
—MSRP
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Invicta Pro Diver 49317
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 49317

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0322
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Sport Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0322

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$585MSRP
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Timex Deepwater Reef 200 Titanium Automatic 41mm Synthetic Rubber Strap Watch
Timex

Deepwater Reef 200 Titanium Automatic 41mm Synthetic Rubber Strap Watch

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$589MSRP
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Invicta Pro Diver 8927OB
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 8927OB

7 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Breitling Chronomat B01 42
Breitling

Chronomat B01 42

3 variants · Chronomat
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$11,150MSRP
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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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Breitling Superocean Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Automatic

20 variants · Superocean
36/42/44/46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,700MSRP
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Breitling Superocean Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Automatic

3 variants · Superocean
36/42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$7,800MSRP
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Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm
Omega

Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm

8 variants · Seamaster Diver 300M
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$9,600MSRP
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Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm
Omega

Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm

7 variants · Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M
42mm·Automatic·600m WR
$8,600MSRP
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Bremont S302
Bremont
Supermarine

S302

6 variants · Supermarine
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,900MSRP
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Bremont Supermarine 300M
Bremont

Supermarine 300M

8 variants · Supermarine
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,550MSRP
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Blancpain Bathyscaphe
Blancpain
Fifty Fathoms

Bathyscaphe

2 variants · Fifty Fathoms
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$35,200MSRP
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Bremont S502
Bremont
Supermarine

S502

3 variants · Supermarine
43mm·Automatic·500m WR
$5,100MSRP
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Blancpain Bathyscaphe
Blancpain
Fifty Fathoms

Bathyscaphe

6 variants · Fifty Fathoms
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$17,100MSRP
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Fortis Marinemaster M-44
Fortis

Marinemaster M-44

5 variants · Marinemaster
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,120MSRP
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