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Cronos Explorer 39mm Diver (L6016)
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Cronos Explorer 39mm Diver (L6016)

Ref. L6016

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

Case
39mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Diver
MSRP
$155
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Cronos Explorer 39mm Diver (L6016) is the Swatch Body Soul Leather ($200) — visually similar and Automatic. From the independents, the Ikigai Watches Maru 200m is the standout microbrand take — skin-diver style and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Yema Navygraf Pearl CMM.20 ($1,862) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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33 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Ikigai Watches Maru 200m
Ikigai Watchesmicro

Maru 200m

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$499MSRP
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Thorn 40mm PT5000 Automatic Dive Watch T023 V3.1 – Upgraded Bracelet Edition
Thornmicro
Explore Watches

40mm PT5000 Automatic Dive Watch T023 V3.1 – Upgraded Bracelet Edition

9 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$199MSRP
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Thorn Watchdives WD0019 Premier 39mm Automatic Dive Watch
Thornmicro

Watchdives WD0019 Premier 39mm Automatic Dive Watch

5 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$259MSRP
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Vero Watch Company Open Water 41
Vero Watch Companymicro

Open Water 41

7 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$890MSRP
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Ikigai Watches IKIGA MARU:RELOADED
Ikigai Watchesmicro
Maru

IKIGA MARU:RELOADED

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$550MSRP
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AV86 1926 Automatic
AV86micro
1926 At'sea

1926 Automatic

5 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$599MSRP
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Jack Mason Palmera Skin Diver
Jack Masonmicro

Palmera Skin Diver

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,049MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 39mm Diver (L6016)
Horizon Watches Nemo
Horizon Watchesmicro

Nemo

9 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,100MSRP
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Buyalov НВЧ-20
Buyalovmicro

НВЧ-20

5 variants
39.6mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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TSAO Baltimore Steel Torsk GMT 39 - Camden Orange ( )
TSAO Baltimoremicro
Torsk

Steel Torsk GMT 39 - Camden Orange ( )

 
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$850MSRP
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Phoibos Apollo
Phoibosmicro

Apollo

5 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$460MSRP
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Méraud Bonaire
Méraudmicro

Bonaire

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,090MSRP
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Mainstream picks· 9

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

Ref. YAS100D
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
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Orient FNR1Q005W0
Orient

FNR1Q005W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$180MSRP
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Orient FNR1Q002W0
Orient

FNR1Q002W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$165MSRP
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Orient Diver Watch
Orient

Diver Watch

7 variants · Diver
41.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$285MSRP
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Seiko 5 Sports SRPJ89
Seiko

5 Sports SRPJ89

Ref. SRPJ89
36.4mm·Automatic·100m WR
$300MSRP
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Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
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Swatch Petite Seconde Black
Swatch

Petite Seconde Black

Ref. SY23S400
42mm·Automatic
$250MSRP
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Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Automatic
$299MSRP
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Timex Automatic 1983 E Line 34mm
Timex
1983 E Line

Automatic 1983 E Line 34mm

4 variants
34mm·Automatic
$279MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Yema Navygraf Pearl CMM.20
Yema

Navygraf Pearl CMM.20

2 variants · Navygraf
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,862MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 39mm Diver (L6016)
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
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Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale CMM.10
Yema

Navygraf Marine Nationale CMM.10

2 variants · Navygraf
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,614MSRP
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Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B
Orient

75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B

 
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$405MSRP
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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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Invicta Pro Diver 8926T-TF
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 8926T-TF

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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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 39mm Diver (L6016)
Invicta Pro Diver 8927OB
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 8927OB

7 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Damasko DK30/2
Damaskomicro

DK30/2

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 39mm Diver (L6016)
Invicta Jason Taylor 38050
Invictamicro

Jason Taylor 38050

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 39mm Diver (L6016)
Damasko DK20
Damaskomicro

DK20

 
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 39mm Diver (L6016)
Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Scuba Auto

4 variants
40/43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$975MSRP
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