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Grand Seiko SLGH033
Finding alternatives to

Grand Seiko SLGH033

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

Case
40mm
Movement
Automatic
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Grand Seiko SLGH033 is the Grand Seiko SLGH029 — looks nearly identical and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Rolex Datejust at $7,700 covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Vario Futurist is the standout microbrand take — looks nearly identical and Automatic.

48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

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

Vario Futurist
Variomicro

Futurist

7 variantsFuturist
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$648MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGH033
Duxot Marcel Automatic
Duxotmicro

Marcel Automatic

11 variantsMarcel Automatic
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$169MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGH033
Delhi Watch Company DWC EchoStar
Delhi Watch Companymicro

DWC EchoStar

3 variantsSeries
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$116MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGH033
Formex Essence ThirtyNine
Formexmicro

Essence ThirtyNine

16 variantsEssence ThirtyNine
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,390MSRP
—Used
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Henry Archer Nordsø
Henry Archermicro

Nordsø

33 variantsNordsø
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$521MSRP
—Used
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Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT
Jack Masonmicro

Strat-o-timer GMT

8 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,099MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGH033
ZRC 1904 S2-RUBBER – NEW
ZRC 1904micro

S2-RUBBER – NEW

39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,090MSRP
—Used
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Aquatico Dolphin Green Dial
Aquaticomicro

Dolphin Green Dial

39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$399MSRP
—Used
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Formex Essence FortyOne
Formexmicro

Essence FortyOne

6 variantsEssence FortyOne
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,890MSRP
—Used
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Henry Archer Akva
Henry Archermicro

Akva

13 variantsAkva
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$560MSRP
—Used
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Oceanica Watch Co. Thresher
Oceanica Watch Co.micro

Thresher

3 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$300MSRP
—Used
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Monta Noble (Piece Unique)
Montamicro

Noble (Piece Unique)

38.5mm·Automatic·152m WR
$1,895MSRP
—Used
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Mainstream picks· 12

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

Grand Seiko SLGH029
Grand Seiko

SLGH029

40mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
—Used
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Grand Seiko SLGH031
Grand Seiko

SLGH031

40mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGH033
Grand Seiko SLGB011
Grand Seiko

SLGB011

40mm·Spring Drive·100m WR
—MSRP
—Used
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Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Complet

Ref. 6654-1113-MMB
40mm·Automatic
$22,800MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGH033
Bremont Hawking Limited Edition
Bremont

Hawking Limited Edition

5 variantsHawking
41mm·Automatic
$9,995MSRP
—Used
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Blancpain Villeret GMT Date
Blancpain

Villeret GMT Date

Ref. 6662-1127-55B
40.5mm·Automatic
$15,700MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGH033
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer

30/34/38/41mm
16 variantsSeamaster Aqua Terra 150M
30/34/38/41mm·Automatic·150m WR
$26,100MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGH033
Ming 56.00 Starfield
Ming

56.00 Starfield

40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$19,500MSRP
—Used
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Rolex Sky-Dweller
Rolex

Sky-Dweller

10 variantsSky-Dweller
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$17,750MSRP
—Used
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Horage Autark Tourbillon
Horage

Autark Tourbillon

39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$14,550MSRP
—Used
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Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Complet

Ref. 6654-1113-55B
40mm·Automatic
$19,600MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGH033
Breitling Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 Erling Haaland
Breitling

Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 Erling Haaland

Ref. P323982A/F592/124A
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
—Used
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Cheaper alternatives· 12

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

Rolex Datejust
Rolex

Datejust

31/36/41mm
30 variantsDatejust
31/36/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,700MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGH033
Seiko King Seiko KS1969
Seiko

King Seiko KS1969

4 variantsKing Seiko KS1969
39.4mm·Automatic
$3,100MSRP
—Used
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Seiko King Seiko KSK
Seiko

King Seiko KSK

3 variantsKing Seiko KSK
38.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,000MSRP
—Used
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual
Rolex

Oyster Perpetual

28/31/34/36/41mm
10 variantsOyster Perpetual
28/31/34/36/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,200MSRP
—Used
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Seiko King Seiko KSK
Seiko

King Seiko KSK

38.1/38.6mm
6 variantsKing Seiko KSK
38.1/38.6mm·Automatic
$3,300MSRP
—Used
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Longines MASTER COLLECTION
Longines

MASTER COLLECTION

2 variantsMaster Collection
40mm·Automatic
$2,550MSRP
—Used
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Rolex Datejust
Rolex

Datejust

31/36/41mm
104 variantsDatejust
31/36/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$9,350MSRP
—Used
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Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic
Tudor

1926 39mm Automatic

10 variants1926
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,575MSRP
—Used
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Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
Yema

Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

4 variantsWristmaster
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,249MSRP
—Used
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TAG Heuer Carrera Day Date
TAG Heuer

Carrera Day Date

4 variantsCarrera
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,250MSRP
—Used
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Bremont Terra Nova 40.5
Bremont

Terra Nova 40.5

10 variantsTerra Nova
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,250MSRP
—Used
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Cartier Roadster Large Model
Cartier

Roadster Large Model

Ref. WSRD0020
38.7mm·Automatic·100m WR
$10,200MSRP
—Used
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Omega Seamaster 300 Co Axial Master Chronometer 41mm
Omega

Seamaster 300 Co Axial Master Chronometer 41mm

5 variantsSeamaster
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$15,700MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGH033
Rolex GMT-Master II
Rolex

GMT-Master II

3 variantsGMT-Master II
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$50,800MSRP
—Used
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Blancpain Villeret Quantième Perpétuel
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Perpétuel

Ref. 6656-3653-55B
40.3mm·Automatic
$66,000MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGH033
Blancpain Villeret Grande Date
Blancpain

Villeret Grande Date

Ref. 6669-3642-MMB
40mm·Automatic
$59,400MSRP
—Used
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Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate
Blancpain

Villeret Ultraplate

Ref. 6224-3642-MMB
38mm·Automatic
$52,300MSRP
—Used
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Citizen Collection Silver Leaf Lacquer Dial Blue
Citizen

Collection Silver Leaf Lacquer Dial Blue

38.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$126,500MSRP
—Used
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Rolex Land-Dweller
Rolex

Land-Dweller

36/40mm
2 variantsLand-Dweller
36/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$49,400MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGH033
Rolex Sky-Dweller
Rolex

Sky-Dweller

20 variantsSky-Dweller
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$51,400MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGH033
Otsuka Lotec 7.5号
Otsuka Lotec

7.5号

40mm·Automatic
$396,000MSRP
—Used
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Vacheron Constantin Fiftysix Complete Calendar 40mm Pink Gold Watch
Vacheron Constantin

Fiftysix Complete Calendar 40mm Pink Gold Watch

2 variantsFiftysix
40mm·Automatic
$52,000MSRP
—Used
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Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold
Cartier

Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold

Ref. WGSA0110
39.8mm·Automatic·100m WR
$73,500MSRP
—Used
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar Pink Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar Pink Gold

2 variantsMaster Ultra Thin
39mm·Automatic
$51,000MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGH033
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