
40 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
The closest alternative to the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm No Date (L6009) is the Timex Deepwater Meridian 200 Automatic 44mm HNBR Rubber Strap Watch ($409) — visually similar and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Casio MDV-106 Duro at $85 (vs $278 for the Sub Diver 44mm No Date (L6009)) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko NH35) and Looks nearly identical.
Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.
Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.
If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.
Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.