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Watches/Alternatives/Minus-8 Layer 2.0

Watch alternatives

Alternatives to the Minus-8 Layer 2.0

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Case diameter
42 mm
Lug-to-lug
Not recorded
Movement
Automatic
Catalog MSRP
$398
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Closest catalog matchElliot Brown FAA HOLTON AUTO GMT43 mm case, 1 mm widerSee the match ↓
Lower recorded MSRPEoniq Diver - DBK01$248 recorded MSRP, $150 lowerSee the match ↓

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48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Discover smaller makers with catalog similarities to this watch.

Elliot Brown FAA HOLTON AUTO GMT
Elliot Brown

FAA HOLTON AUTO GMT

  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Same Seiko NH35 caliber
What changes

$906 recorded MSRP, $508 higher

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Ventus Watches Black Kite B-01
Ventus Watches

Black Kite B-01

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Same Seiko NH35 caliber
What changes

$499 recorded MSRP, $101 higher

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Elliot Brown Irish Guards Holton limited edition
Elliot Brown

Irish Guards Holton limited edition

  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Same Seiko NH35 caliber
What changes

$598 recorded MSRP, $200 higher

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Out of Order 40mm Automatic
Out of Order

40mm Automatic

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Same Seiko NH35 caliber
What changes

$750 recorded MSRP, $352 higher

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Stirling Durrant
Stirling

Durrant

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Same Seiko NH35 caliber
What changes

$590 recorded MSRP, $192 higher

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Eoniq Diver - DBK01
Eoniq

Diver - DBK01

  • $248 recorded MSRP, $150 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Same Seiko NH35 caliber
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Filippo Loreti Watches Aquadiver
Filippo Loreti Watches

Aquadiver

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Same Seiko NH35 caliber
What changes

$475 recorded MSRP, $77 higher

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Makydo Deep Black Lite 42
Makydo

Deep Black Lite 42

  • $295 recorded MSRP, $103 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Same Seiko NH35 caliber
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Nuncier N200 Titanium Gray V2 Index 40.5mm
Nuncier

N200 Titanium Gray V2 Index 40.5mm

  • 40.5 mm case, 1.5 mm narrower
  • Same Seiko NH35 caliber
What changes

$769 recorded MSRP, $371 higher

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Spinnaker Challenger Automatic
Spinnaker

Challenger Automatic

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Same Seiko NH35 caliber
What changes

$475 recorded MSRP, $77 higher

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Boderry SEATURTLE.OCEAN - Automatic Diver Watch (NH35 movement)
Boderry

SEATURTLE.OCEAN - Automatic Diver Watch (NH35 movement)

  • $209 recorded MSRP, $189 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Same Seiko NH35 caliber
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Duxot Henri Diver Automatic
Duxot

Henri Diver Automatic

  • $189 recorded MSRP, $209 lower
  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Same Seiko NH35 caliber
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Mainstream picks· 12

Established-brand matches. Compare the recorded dimensions, movement and price for each watch.

Timex Expedition Pioneer Titanium Automatic 41mm HNBR Synthetic Rubber Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Pioneer Titanium Automatic 41mm HNBR Synthetic Rubber Strap Watch

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Same Seiko NH35 caliber
What changes

$479 recorded MSRP, $81 higher

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Invicta Pro Diver 5053OBXL
Invicta

Pro Diver 5053OBXL

  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Same Seiko NH35 caliber
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Stowa Prodiver
Stowa

Prodiver

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

MSRP is not recorded for this match.

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Damasko DC70/2
Damasko

DC70/2

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Invicta Pro Diver 8927OB
Invicta

Pro Diver 8927OB

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Same Seiko NH35 caliber
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0560
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0560

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$675 recorded MSRP, $277 higher

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Invicta Pro Diver 5053
Invicta

Pro Diver 5053

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Same Seiko NH35 caliber
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Damasko DC70
Damasko

DC70

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Swatch Sistem Slate
Swatch

Sistem Slate

  • $250 recorded MSRP, $148 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Damasko DC72
Damasko

DC72

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0583
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0583

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$675 recorded MSRP, $277 higher

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Timex Expedition Pioneer Automatic 41mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Pioneer Automatic 41mm Leather Strap Watch

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$459 recorded MSRP, $61 higher

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Cheaper alternatives· 12

Matches in a lower price band. A recorded MSRP difference is shown only when both prices are known.

Seiko Seiko Selection SARV001
Seiko

Seiko Selection SARV001

  • $181 recorded MSRP, $217 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Timex Waterbury Ace 41mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Waterbury Ace 41mm Leather Strap Watch

  • $189 recorded MSRP, $209 lower
  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
What changes

Quartz movement instead of automatic

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Swatch Am51
Swatch

Am51

  • $170 recorded MSRP, $228 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Swatch Big Bold SwatchPAY
Swatch

Big Bold SwatchPAY

  • $105 recorded MSRP, $293 lower
  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
What changes

Quartz movement instead of automatic

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Swatch Action O Clock
Swatch

Action O Clock

  • $95 recorded MSRP, $303 lower
  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
What changes

Quartz movement instead of automatic

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Timex Expedition Capstone Chronograph 41mm Silicone Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Capstone Chronograph 41mm Silicone Strap Watch

  • $179 recorded MSRP, $219 lower
  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
What changes

Quartz movement instead of automatic

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Timex Expedition Field Solar 41mm Eco-Friendly Fabric Strap Watch - TW2Y30000
Timex

Expedition Field Solar 41mm Eco-Friendly Fabric Strap Watch - TW2Y30000

  • $153 recorded MSRP, $245 lower
  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
What changes

Quartz movement instead of automatic

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Casio Edifice EFK-100D
Casio

Edifice EFK-100D

  • 39 mm case, 3 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

MSRP is not recorded for this match.

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Casio EFV-160D
Casio

EFV-160D

  • $120 recorded MSRP, $278 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
What changes

Quartz movement instead of automatic

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Casio EFV-650D
Casio

EFV-650D

  • $120 recorded MSRP, $278 lower
  • 43.5 mm case, 1.5 mm wider
What changes

Quartz movement instead of automatic

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Seiko Conceptual SNK807K2
Seiko

Conceptual SNK807K2

  • $115 recorded MSRP, $283 lower
  • 37 mm case, 5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Seiko Seiko 5 SNKK27K1
Seiko

Seiko 5 SNKK27K1

  • $133 recorded MSRP, $265 lower
  • 37 mm case, 5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Pricier alternatives· 12

Matches in a higher price band. Check the specifications to decide whether the differences matter to you.

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
Marathon

Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$1,300 recorded MSRP, $902 higher

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Fortis Flieger F-41
Fortis

Flieger F-41

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$2,640 recorded MSRP, $2,242 higher

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Bell & Ross V2-92
Bell & Ross

V2-92

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$3,742 recorded MSRP, $3,344 higher

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Bell & Ross V2-94
Bell & Ross

V2-94

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$4,900 recorded MSRP, $4,502 higher

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Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef
Christopher Ward

C60 Trident Reef

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$995 recorded MSRP, $597 higher

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IWC Schaffhausen IWC Pilots Watch Automatic 41 Top Gun
IWC Schaffhausen

IWC Pilots Watch Automatic 41 Top Gun

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$7,000 recorded MSRP, $6,602 higher

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Rolex Oyster Perpetual
Rolex

Oyster Perpetual

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$7,050 recorded MSRP, $6,652 higher

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Norqain Wild ONE 42mm Khaki
Norqain

Wild ONE 42mm Khaki

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$6,253 recorded MSRP, $5,855 higher

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Norqain Wild ONE JP 42mm
Norqain

Wild ONE JP 42mm

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$5,593 recorded MSRP, $5,195 higher

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IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen

Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$6,700 recorded MSRP, $6,302 higher

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IWC Schaffhausen Iw329301 Big Pilots Watch
IWC Schaffhausen

Iw329301 Big Pilots Watch

  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$9,700 recorded MSRP, $9,302 higher

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Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
Marathon

GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$2,100 recorded MSRP, $1,702 higher

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