
36 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
The closest alternative to the Cronos Thorn T023 40mm Vintage Sub Diver Watch V2 is the Orient Diver Design 40 ($395) — skin-diver style and Visually similar. From the independents, the Thorn 40mm PT5000 Automatic Dive Watch T023 V2 is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Hangzhou PT5000) and Skin-diver style. Stepping up, the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch GL0403 ($1,650) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.
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.
Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint: luxury upgrades and step-ups.