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Cronos Watchdives WD1969 PRO 38mm VH31 Dive Watch
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Cronos Watchdives WD1969 PRO 38mm VH31 Dive Watch

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

Case
38mm
Movement
Quartz
Category
Diver
MSRP
$99
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Cronos Watchdives WD1969 PRO 38mm VH31 Dive Watch is the Timex Diver Inspired 42mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch ($82) — pro diver and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Timex Expedition Scout 40mm Leather Strap Watch - TW4B34000 at $46 (vs $99 for the Watchdives WD1969 PRO 38mm VH31 Dive Watch) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Thorn Watchdives WD7922 37mm VH31 Watch is the standout microbrand take — same family (Watchdives) and Skin-diver style. Stepping up, the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 40mm Quartz Watch GL1060 ($895) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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36 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Thorn Watchdives WD7922 37mm VH31 Watch
Thornmicro

Watchdives WD7922 37mm VH31 Watch

11 variants
37mm·Quartz·200m WR
$99MSRP
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Thorn Watchdives WD1969 PRO 38mm VH31 Dive Watch
Thornmicro

Watchdives WD1969 PRO 38mm VH31 Dive Watch

5 variants
38mm·Quartz·200m WR
$119MSRP
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AETHELSOHN Tidal Wave Dial Quartz Watch
AETHELSOHN

Tidal Wave Dial Quartz Watch

4 variants
37mm·Quartz·200m WR
$129MSRP
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Charlie Paris Watches CONCORDIA - Quartz Diver (38mm)
Charlie Paris Watchesmicro

CONCORDIA - Quartz Diver (38mm)

7 variants
38mm·Quartz·300m WR
$525MSRP
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Thorn Watchdives WD50Q 50-Fathoms VH31 Dive Watch
Thornmicro

Watchdives WD50Q 50-Fathoms VH31 Dive Watch

4 variants
38mm·Quartz·200m WR
$89MSRP
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Militado 39.5mm Men Watch VH31 Sweeping Movt ML25
Militadomicro
💥Mid-Year-Sale💥

39.5mm Men Watch VH31 Sweeping Movt ML25

2 variants
39.5mm·Quartz·200m WR
$129MSRP
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Militado 39mm Dive Watch Sapphire Crystal Military Watch ML16
Militadomicro
Dive

39mm Dive Watch Sapphire Crystal Military Watch ML16

5 variants
39mm·Quartz·200m WR
$139MSRP
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AETHELSOHN Sunburst Shadow
AETHELSOHN

Sunburst Shadow

 
37mm·Quartz·200m WR
$129MSRP
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AETHELSOHN Sunburst
AETHELSOHN

Sunburst

2 variants
37mm·Quartz·200m WR
$129MSRP
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Elliot Brown BLOXWORTH
Elliot Brownmicro

BLOXWORTH

6 variants
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$564MSRP
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Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver
Vaermicro
D4 Special Editions

D4 Outerknown Solar Diver

 
39mm·Quartz·200m WR
$549MSRP
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Cooper Watches MWC Classic 1960s Pattern Divers Watch with Luminova Luminous Paint and a Hybrid
Cooper Watchesmicro

MWC Classic 1960s Pattern Divers Watch with Luminova Luminous Paint and a Hybrid

 
39mm·Quartz·300m WR
$286MSRP
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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.

Timex Diver Inspired 42mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Diver Inspired 42mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 
42mm·Quartz·200m WR
$82MSRP
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Casio MDV-106 Duro
Casio

MDV-106 Duro

4 variants
44.2mm·Quartz·200m WR
$85MSRP
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Timex Legacy 36mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch - TW2Y27900
Timex

Legacy 36mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch - TW2Y27900

 
36mm·Quartz·200m WR
$128MSRP
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Timex Easy Reader Color Pop 38mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Easy Reader Color Pop 38mm Leather Strap Watch

2 variants
38mm·Quartz·200m WR
$81MSRP
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Casio LCW-M100TSE
Casio
LINEAGE

LCW-M100TSE

Ref. LCW-M100TSE-1A2
40mm·Solar
—MSRP
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Swatch Skin
Swatch

Skin

3 variants · Ref. SYXS125
38mm·Quartz
$185MSRP
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Swatch Skin Magnolia
Swatch

Skin Magnolia

Ref. SYXS125C
38mm·Quartz
$185MSRP
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Swatch Kaicco
Swatch

Kaicco

Ref. SUSB406
42mm·Quartz
$135MSRP
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Casio AQ-S810W
Casio

AQ-S810W

5 variants
48.3mm·Solar·100m WR
$65MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 3

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

Timex Expedition Scout 40mm Leather Strap Watch - TW4B34000
Timex

Expedition Scout 40mm Leather Strap Watch - TW4B34000

 
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$46MSRP
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Casio AW-80
Casio

AW-80

4 variants
40mm·Quartz
$46MSRP
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Casio STR-300
Casio

STR-300

3 variants
35.2mm·Solar
$46MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Glycine Men's Combat Sub 40mm Quartz Watch GL1060
Glycine

Men's Combat Sub 40mm Quartz Watch GL1060

 
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$895MSRP
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Timex Deepwater Arctic 40.5mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Deepwater Arctic 40.5mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

2 variants
40.5mm·Quartz·200m WR
$299MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub 40mm Quartz Watch GL1062
Glycine

Men's Combat Sub 40mm Quartz Watch GL1062

 
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$895MSRP
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Glycine Combat Sub
Glycine

Combat Sub

3 variants · Ref. GL1063
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$895MSRP
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Seiko Prospex SNE597
Seiko

Prospex SNE597

Ref. SNE597
41mm·Solar·200m WR
—MSRP
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Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT
Tissot

Seastar 1000 GMT

 
40mm·Quartz·300m WR
$575MSRP
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Timex Deepwater Meridian 200 38mm HNBR Rubber Strap Watch
Timex

Deepwater Meridian 200 38mm HNBR Rubber Strap Watch

2 variants
38mm·Quartz·200m WR
$269MSRP
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Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale Quartz
Yema

Navygraf Marine Nationale Quartz

 
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$499MSRP
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Yema Superman Slim CMM.20
Yema

Superman Slim CMM.20

2 variants · Superman
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,372MSRP
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Tissot Seastar 1000
Tissot

Seastar 1000

11 variants
36/38/40/45.5mm·Quartz·300m WR
$515MSRP
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Timex Deepwater Reef 200 GMT 41mm Synthetic Rubber Strap Watch
Timex

Deepwater Reef 200 GMT 41mm Synthetic Rubber Strap Watch

2 variants
41mm·Quartz·200m WR
$289MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Sea Solar Diver's SNE589
Seiko

Prospex Sea Solar Diver's SNE589

Ref. SNE589
42.8mm·Solar·200m WR
—MSRP
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