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Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Finding alternatives to

Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)

Ref. L6019

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

Case
36mm
Category
Mechanical
MSRP
$205
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019) is the Casio EFK-110D ($300) — visually similar and Similar size. If price is the constraint, the Timex Expedition Acadia 40mm Fabric Strap Watch at $91 (vs $205 for the Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Erebus Watches ASCENT HAQ is the standout microbrand take — art / handcrafted dial and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Auto ($1,125) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

ColourwayPick a colourway to match a specific dial
42 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

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

Erebus Watches ASCENT HAQ
Erebus Watchesmicro

ASCENT HAQ

36/39mm
11 variantsSeries
36/39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$429MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
AETHELSOHN Shard Enamel Dial Automatic
AETHELSOHN

Shard Enamel Dial Automatic

3 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$199MSRP
—Used
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Resco SP Field Watch - Stainless (Polished/Blasted)
Rescomicro

SP Field Watch - Stainless (Polished/Blasted)

10 variantsSeries
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,305MSRP
—Used
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Smiths SPEEDBIRD GMT PRS-22GMTQ
Smithsmicro

SPEEDBIRD GMT PRS-22GMTQ

36mm·Quartz·100m WR
$235MSRP
—Used
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Timefactors Speedbird GMT
Timefactorsmicro

Speedbird GMT

36mm·Quartz·100m WR
$315MSRP
—Used
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Erebus Watches Ascent
Erebus Watchesmicro

Ascent

34/36/39/41mm
32 variantsSeries
34/36/39/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$499MSRP
—Used
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Resco SP Field Watch - DLC
Rescomicro

SP Field Watch - DLC

5 variantsSeries
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,505MSRP
—Used
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Serica Réf. 5303
Sericamicro

Réf. 5303

3 variantsSeries
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,857MSRP
—Used
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HTD Watches Tennis
HTD Watchesmicro
37mm Miyota

Tennis

7 variantsSeries
37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$791MSRP
—Used
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AETHELSOHN Midnight Shard 20-Layer Enamel Automatic
AETHELSOHN
Shard

Midnight Shard 20-Layer Enamel Automatic

40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$199MSRP
—Used
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AETHELSOHN Forge Patina Green Copper Dial Automatic Watch
AETHELSOHN

Forge Patina Green Copper Dial Automatic Watch

40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$199MSRP
—Used
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Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue
Loriermicro

Astra Cosmic Blue

36mm·Automatic
$499MSRP
—Used
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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.

Casio EFK-110D
Casio
Edifice

EFK-110D

3 variantsEdifice
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$300MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Seiko DressKX
Seiko
5 Sports SKX series

DressKX

4 variants5 Sports SKX series
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
—Used
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Timex Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

36mm·Automatic·200m WR
$339MSRP
—Used
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Timex Deepwater Arctic 40.5mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Deepwater Arctic 40.5mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

2 variantsSeries
36mm·Quartz·200m WR
$299MSRP
—Used
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Timex Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

2 variantsSeries
36mm·Automatic·200m WR
$329MSRP
—Used
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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series

5 variants5 Sports SKX series
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$350MSRP
—Used
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Orient Symphony IV Lady's
Orient

Symphony IV Lady's

4 variantsSeries
38mm·Automatic
$260MSRP
—Used
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Orient Golden Eye II
Orient

Golden Eye II

2 variantsSeries
38.5mm·Automatic
$315MSRP
—Used
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Seiko 5 Sports Field series
Seiko

5 Sports Field series

36.4/39.4/41mm
17 variants5 Sports Field series
36.4/39.4/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Swatch Blackway
Swatch

Blackway

Ref. GB301
34mm·Quartz
—MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Orient Bambino Solar Quartz
Orient

Bambino Solar Quartz

4 variantsBambino
38.4mm·Solar
$265MSRP
—Used
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Tissot Ballade
Tissot

Ballade

34/40mm
7 variantsBallade
34/40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$400MSRP
—Used
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Cheaper alternatives· 6

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

Timex Expedition Acadia 40mm Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Acadia 40mm Fabric Strap Watch

36mm·Quartz·200m WR
$91MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Swatch Isikhathi
Swatch

Isikhathi

Ref. SO28G101
34mm·Quartz
$80MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Swatch Vacanze Romane
Swatch

Vacanze Romane

Ref. GZ333
34mm·Quartz
$90MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Swatch Winepay
Swatch

Winepay

Ref. SVHV100-5300
34mm·Quartz
$90MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Timex Easy Reader 35mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Easy Reader 35mm Leather Strap Watch

12 variantsSeries
36mm·Quartz·200m WR
$75MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Timex Easy Reader 25mm Expansion Band
Timex

Easy Reader 25mm Expansion Band

36mm·Quartz·200m WR
$91MSRP
—Used
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Auto

36/39mm
4 variantsKhaki Aviation Pilot Auto
36/39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,125MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Grand Seiko SBGX261
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGX261

3 variantsSBGX261
37mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,700MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Junghans Meister S Automatic 36
Junghans

Meister S Automatic 36

5 variantsSeries
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,830MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic
Christopher Ward
Sealander

C63 Sealander Automatic

5 variantsSealander
36mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,430MSRP
—Used
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Omega Constellation Quartz
Omega

Constellation Quartz

25/28/36mm
16 variantsConstellation
25/28/36mm·Quartz
$3,300MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Expedition Auto

37/41mm
3 variantsKhaki Field Expedition Auto
37/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
—Used
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Longines HYDROCONQUEST
Longines

HYDROCONQUEST

39/41mm
22 variantsHydroConquest
39/41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,000MSRP
—Used
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Vertex M60 AquaLion D
Vertex

M60 AquaLion D

39mm·Automatic·600m WR
$3,243MSRP
—Used
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Glycine Unisex Combat Sub Sport 36mm Automatic Watch GL0543
Glycine

Unisex Combat Sub Sport 36mm Automatic Watch GL0543

6 variantsSeries
36mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,530MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Fortis Marinemaster M-40
Fortis

Marinemaster M-40

8 variantsMarinemaster
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,520MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale CMM.10
Yema

Navygraf Marine Nationale CMM.10

2 variantsNavygraf
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,614MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
Yema Superman Dato CMM.10
Yema

Superman Dato CMM.10

4 variantsSuperman
39.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,777MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)
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