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Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)

Ref. L6019

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

Case
36mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Diver
MSRP
$205
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019) is the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series ($350) — skin-diver style and Looks nearly identical. From the independents, the Militado 38mm NH35 Automatic BB58 Retro Watch ML06 is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko NH35) and Skin-diver style.

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36 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Militado 38mm NH35 Automatic BB58 Retro Watch ML06
Militadomicro
Lighting Deals-11.11

38mm NH35 Automatic BB58 Retro Watch ML06

4 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$149MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Thorn Octopus Kraken PT5004 37mm Automatic Watch OCT-0029 Sword Hands
Thornmicro

Octopus Kraken PT5004 37mm Automatic Watch OCT-0029 Sword Hands

2 variants
37mm·Automatic·200m WR
$225MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Minus-8 Field 1S
Minus-8micro

Field 1S

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$208MSRP
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Thorn SHY028 39mm BB58 Snowflake Diver Watch
Thornmicro
BB58 Watches

SHY028 39mm BB58 Snowflake Diver Watch

 
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$169MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. x ART STORY BY AUTISTIC THAI
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

x ART STORY BY AUTISTIC THAI

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$299MSRP
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Out of Order Casanova
Out of Ordermicro

Casanova

9 variants
38/44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$715MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic
Wolbrookmicro

Skindiver Automatic

9 variants · Skindiver
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$549MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Zelos Swordfish 40mm Ti
Zelosmicro

Swordfish 40mm Ti

8 variants
40/42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$459MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
BOLDR Supply Co. The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$449MSRP
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Thorn Addiesdive Pot Cover Diver Watch AD2105
Thornmicro

Addiesdive Pot Cover Diver Watch AD2105

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$158MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)
Sheffieldmicro

1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$223MSRP
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Makydo Seagrass
Makydomicro

Seagrass

6 variants
38/42mm·Automatic·150m WR
$367MSRP
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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.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series

5 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175
Bulova
Vintage Sea Hunter

Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175

5 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Seiko DressKX
Seiko
5 Sports SKX series

DressKX

4 variants · 5 Sports SKX series
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAC0Q

AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

6 variants · AC0Q
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$370MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Orient Diver Design 40
Orient
AC0Q

Diver Design 40

6 variants
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Orient Golden Eye II
Orient

Golden Eye II

2 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Seiko 5 Sports Midfield SRPJ85
Seiko

5 Sports Midfield SRPJ85

Ref. SRPJ85K1
36.4mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Timex Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

2 variants
37mm·Automatic
$329MSRP
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Timex Peanuts x Timex Marlin Automatic Saxophonist 40mm
Timex

Peanuts x Timex Marlin Automatic Saxophonist 40mm

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$339MSRP
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Citizen Tsuyosa
Citizen

Tsuyosa

5 variants · Ref. NJ0200
37mm·Automatic
$356MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Swatch Sistem Lake
Swatch

Sistem Lake

Ref. YIS420
42mm·Automatic
$230MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Timex Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 
39mm·Automatic
$339MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Invicta Pro Diver 5053
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 5053

5 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Invicta Pro Diver 8927OB
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 8927OB

7 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Invicta Pro Diver 8926T-TF
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 8926T-TF

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale CMM.10
Yema

Navygraf Marine Nationale CMM.10

2 variants · Navygraf
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,614MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Yema Navygraf Pearl CMM.20
Yema

Navygraf Pearl CMM.20

2 variants · Navygraf
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,862MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Yema Skin Diver CMM.20
Yema

Skin Diver CMM.20

3 variants · Skin Diver
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,372MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Glycine Unisex Combat Sub Sport 36mm Automatic Watch GL0543
Glycine

Unisex Combat Sub Sport 36mm Automatic Watch GL0543

 
36mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,530MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Bremont Supermarine 300M
Bremont

Supermarine 300M

8 variants · Supermarine
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Norqain Adventure 40mm
Norqain

Adventure 40mm

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,283MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Vertex M60 AquaLion D
Vertex

M60 AquaLion D

 
39mm·Automatic·600m WR
$3,243MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Damasko DK20
Damaskomicro

DK20

 
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Vertex

M60 AquaLion ND

 
40mm·Automatic·600m WR
$3,243MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
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