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Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition

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

Case
38mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Diver
MSRP
$503
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition is the Yema Superman Heritage ($1,004) — common cross-shop and Pro diver. If price is the constraint, the Swatch Sistem Lake at $230 (vs $503 for the Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Henry Archer Akva is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Pro diver. Stepping up, the Yema Superman Gilt CMM.10 ($1,699) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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42 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Henry Archer Akva
Henry Archermicro

Akva

13 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$560MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Geckota Ocean-Scout Dive Watch
Geckotamicro

Ocean-Scout Dive Watch

5 variants · Ocean-Scout
38.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$375MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Henry Archer Nordsø
Henry Archermicro

Nordsø

33 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$521MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Vaer D5 Meridian Auto
Vaermicro
Meridian

D5 Meridian Auto

2 variants · Meridian
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$679MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Knot Watches AT1-40SSV
Knot Watchesmicro
AT1-40SSVBK_LD-16SVSV-AT-40S

AT1-40SSV

4 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$869MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Venezianico Nereide Avventurina Nera
Venezianicomicro

Nereide Avventurina Nera

 
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,679MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Formex Reef 39.5 mm
Formexmicro

Reef 39.5 mm

7 variants
39.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,230MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Bernhardt The Cipher Diver
Bernhardtmicro
Cipher

The Cipher Diver

4 variants
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$795MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Venezianico Nereide Tungsteno 39
Venezianicomicro

Nereide Tungsteno 39

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$886MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
VPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale)
VPC Watchmicro

TYPE 39VM (Presale)

 
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,768MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Geckota Sea-Hunter Dive Watch
Geckotamicro

Sea-Hunter Dive Watch

6 variants · Sea-Hunter
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$349MSRP
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Lorier Hydra SIII
Loriermicro

Hydra SIII

 
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$699MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition

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.

Yema Superman Heritage
Yema

Superman Heritage

2 variants · Superman
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,004MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Yema Navygraf Heritage
Yema

Navygraf Heritage

2 variants · Navygraf
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$990MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Glycine Unisex Combat Sub Bronze 39mm Automatic Watch GL0517
Glycine

Unisex Combat Sub Bronze 39mm Automatic Watch GL0517

8 variants
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAC0Q

AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

6 variants · AC0Q
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$370MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Seiko Prospex Land 1959 Alpinist
Seiko

Prospex Land 1959 Alpinist

Ref. SPB249J1
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$750MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Citizen Tsuyosa Shore
Citizen

Tsuyosa Shore

2 variants · Tsuyosa
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$495MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

4 variants
41.7mm·Automatic·200m WR
$595MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Orient Sports Diver
Orient

Sports Diver

4 variants
43.6mm·Automatic·100m WR
$745MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Scuba Auto

4 variants · Ref. H82315131
40/43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$975MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Tissot Seastar 1000
Tissot

Seastar 1000

7 variants
40/43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$875MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Orient Diver Watch
Orient

Diver Watch

7 variants · Diver
41.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$285MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$825MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition

Cheaper alternatives· 6

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

Swatch Sistem Lake
Swatch

Sistem Lake

Ref. YIS420
42mm·Automatic
$230MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Casio Edifice EFK-100D
Casio

Edifice EFK-100D

Ref. EFK-100D-7A
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Orient FNR1Q005W0
Orient

FNR1Q005W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$180MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

Ref. YAS100D
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Orient Sport Watch
Orient

Sport Watch

3 variants · Sport
41.9mm·Automatic
$245MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Yema Superman Gilt CMM.10
Yema

Superman Gilt CMM.10

4 variants · Superman
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,699MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Yema Superman Steel CMM.10
Yema

Superman Steel CMM.10

 
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,890MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Yema Skin Diver CMM.20
Yema

Skin Diver CMM.20

3 variants · Skin Diver
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,372MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch
Seiko

Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

2 variants · Prospex Sea
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Breitling Superocean Heritage Automatic 36
Breitling

Superocean Heritage Automatic 36

2 variants · Superocean Heritage
36mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch
Seiko

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

2 variants · Prospex Marinemaster
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Bremont Supermarine 300M
Bremont

Supermarine 300M

8 variants · Supermarine
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Breitling Superocean Heritage 57 Highlands
Breitling

Superocean Heritage 57 Highlands

4 variants · Superocean Heritage
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

 
40.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident Reef

5 variants · Trident
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Citizen Promaster Fujitsubo
Citizen
Promaster DiverPromaster

Promaster Fujitsubo

Ref. NB6026
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,195MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Omega Seamaster 300 Co Axial Master Chronometer 41mm
Omega

Seamaster 300 Co Axial Master Chronometer 41mm

3 variants · Seamaster
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$8,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
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