
48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
The closest alternative to the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0534 is the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef ($995) — common cross-shop and Shared caliber (Sellita SW200-1). If price is the constraint, the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Vintage Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0265 at $615 (vs $1,530 for the Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0534) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Vero Watch Company Open Water 41 is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Sellita SW200-1) and Tool diver. Stepping up, the Breitling Superocean Automatic ($5,700) 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.
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.