
39 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
The closest alternative to the Makara Watches Hawksbill Sea Turtle is the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Vintage Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0420 ($615) — pro diver and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Swatch Sistem Sea at $170 (vs $395 for the Hawksbill Sea Turtle) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Makara Watches Sea Turtle is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko NH35) and Pro diver. Stepping up, the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0316 ($2,995) 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.