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Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)

Ref. 6009

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

Case
44mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Diver
MSRP
$225
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009) is the Orient FAA02007B9 ($265) — pro diver and Visually similar. From the independents, the Spinnaker Hass Automatic is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko NH35) and Pro diver.

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36 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Spinnaker Hass Automatic
Spinnakermicro

Hass Automatic

10 variants · Hass
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$445MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)
WISE DIVING DSX Gen 2
WISEmicro

DIVING DSX Gen 2

4 variants
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$495MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)
Thorn Watchdives WD6105 Captain Willard 6105 Dive Watch Collection
Thornmicro

Watchdives WD6105 Captain Willard 6105 Dive Watch Collection

3 variants
43.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$129MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)
Thorn Watchdives Land Tortoisen WD6105 Dive Watch
Thornmicro

Watchdives Land Tortoisen WD6105 Dive Watch

 
43.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$129MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)
Ratio FreeDiver 1066KE20-33VA
Ratiomicro

FreeDiver 1066KE20-33VA

3 variants
45mm·Automatic·1000m WR
$225MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)
Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m
Zelosmicro

Hammerhead V3 300m

7 variants
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$449MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)
Thorn Addiesdive 3D Deep Sea Turtle Dial Dive Watch AD2045
Thornmicro

Addiesdive 3D Deep Sea Turtle Dial Dive Watch AD2045

 
43.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$140MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)
Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Steel MOP
Zelosmicro

Hammerhead V3 300m Steel MOP

 
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$499MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)
Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon
Spinnakermicro

Tesei Forged Carbon

3 variants · Tesei
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$550MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)
Ratio FreeDiver 200M Automatic
Ratiomicro

FreeDiver 200M Automatic

9 variants
43.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$118MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)
Erebus Watches Titan
Erebus Watchesmicro

Titan

9 variants
44mm·Automatic·500m WR
$549MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)
Ratio FreeDiver 1066KE26-33VA
Ratiomicro

FreeDiver 1066KE26-33VA

4 variants
45mm·Automatic·1000m WR
$249MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)

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.

Orient FAA02007B9
Orient

FAA02007B9

 
47mm·Automatic·200m WR
$265MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)
Orient FAA02008D9
Orient

FAA02008D9

 
47mm·Automatic·200m WR
$265MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)
Orient World Map (Revival)
Orient

World Map (Revival)

3 variants
43.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$450MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)
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 Sub Diver 44mm (6009)
Seiko 5KX
Seiko
5 Sports SKX series

5KX

11 variants · 5 Sports SKX series
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)
Timex Expedition Pioneer Automatic 41mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Pioneer Automatic 41mm Leather Strap Watch

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$429MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)
Timex Deepwater Meridian 200 Automatic 44mm HNBR Rubber Strap Watch
Timex

Deepwater Meridian 200 Automatic 44mm HNBR Rubber Strap Watch

 
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$409MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)
Seiko 5 Sports Dual-Crown Diver SRPB29
Seiko

5 Sports Dual-Crown Diver SRPB29

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$399MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)
Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

2 variants · 5 Sports SKX series
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$375MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)
Swatch Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Green Abyss
Swatch

Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Green Abyss

 
42.3mm·Automatic
$420MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)
Swatch Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Pink Ocean
Swatch

Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Pink Ocean

Ref. SO35P400
42.3mm·Automatic
$420MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)
Timex Expedition Field Post Titanium Automatic 41mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Field Post Titanium Automatic 41mm Leather Strap Watch

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$429MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Invicta Jason Taylor 23717
Invictamicro

Jason Taylor 23717

 
47mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)
Invicta Pro Diver 44045
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 44045

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)
Invicta Pro Diver 5053OBXL
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 5053OBXL

2 variants
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)
Tissot Seastar 2000
Tissot

Seastar 2000

 
46mm·Automatic·600m WR
$1,275MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)
RGM Watches Model 300 Divers
RGM Watches

Model 300 Divers

 
43.5mm·Automatic·762m WR
$4,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)
Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

 
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)
Tissot Seastar 1000
Tissot

Seastar 1000

7 variants
40/43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$875MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)
Bremont S502
Bremont
Supermarine

S502

3 variants · Supermarine
43mm·Automatic·500m WR
$5,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)
Victorinox Dive Pro Automatic
Victorinox

Dive Pro Automatic

2 variants · Ref. 241994
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)
Linde Werdelin Biformeter Elemental – Black Dial
Linde Werdelin

Biformeter Elemental – Black Dial

 
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,206MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)
Movado SE Diver
Movadomicro

SE Diver

2 variants · Ref. 0607819
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,495MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)
Sinn U18
Sinn
U15/U16/U18

U18

3 variants · U15/U16/U18
44mm·Automatic·2000m WR
$3,488MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)
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