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Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc

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

Case
40mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Diver
MSRP
$500
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc is the Tissot Seastar 1000 ($875) — pro diver and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Seiko SCVE053 at $207 (vs $500 for the Depth Hunter Dlc) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Phoibos Depth Hunter is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Miyota 9015) and Same family (Depth Hunter). Stepping up, the Fortis Flieger F-41 ($2,530) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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44 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Phoibos Depth Hunter
Phoibosmicro

Depth Hunter

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$470MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc
Oceanica Watch Co. Searaven
Oceanica Watch Co.micro

Searaven

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc
Vaer D5 Tropic Auto
Vaermicro
Tropic

D5 Tropic Auto

 
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$699MSRP
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Phoibos Apollo Dlc
Phoibosmicro

Apollo Dlc

5 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$485MSRP
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Audaz ADZ-3090
Audazmicro

ADZ-3090

5 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$680MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc
Borealis Watch Co. Porto Covo
Borealis Watch Co.micro

Porto Covo

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc
Zelos Helmsman 3
Zelosmicro

Helmsman 3

7 variants · Helmsman
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$529MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc
Henry Archer Nordsø
Henry Archermicro

Nordsø

33 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$521MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc
Phoibos Apollo
Phoibosmicro

Apollo

5 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$460MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc
Zelos Mako 4
Zelosmicro

Mako 4

22 variants · Mako
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$529MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc
Nodus Duality II - Night Shade LE
Nodusmicro

Duality II - Night Shade LE

 
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$925MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc
Vaer D5 Meridian Auto
Vaermicro
Meridian

D5 Meridian Auto

2 variants · Meridian
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$679MSRP
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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.

Tissot Seastar 1000
Tissot

Seastar 1000

7 variants
40/43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$875MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc
Yema Diver
Yema

Diver

2 variants
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$990MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc
Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$900MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc
Yema Navygraf Heritage
Yema

Navygraf Heritage

2 variants · Navygraf
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$990MSRP
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Glycine Combat Sub Sport
Glycine

Combat Sub Sport

8 variants · Ref. GL0487
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,650MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc
Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAC0Q

AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

6 variants · AC0Q
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$370MSRP
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Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$825MSRP
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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 Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc
Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident Reef

5 variants · Trident
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$995MSRP
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Invicta Pro Diver 8927OB
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 8927OB

7 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc
Tissot Seastar Wilson WNBA
Tissot

Seastar Wilson WNBA

 
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$875MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc
Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Scuba Auto

5 variants · Ref. H82315131
40/43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$975MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 8

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

Seiko SCVE053
Seiko

SCVE053

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$207MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc
Casio Edifice EFK-100D
Casio

Edifice EFK-100D

Ref. EFK-100D-7A
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc
Orient Sport Watch
Orient

Sport Watch

3 variants · Sport
41.9mm·Automatic
$245MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc
Seiko SCVE007
Seiko
Spirit

SCVE007

 
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$162Historical price (2014-10-01)
vsCompare with the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc
Timex MK1 Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

MK1 Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch

2 variants
40mm·Hybrid·200m WR
$239MSRP
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Swatch Sistem Lake
Swatch

Sistem Lake

Ref. YIS420
42mm·Automatic
$230MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc
Seiko Conceptual SNK807K2
Seiko
Seiko 5

Conceptual SNK807K2

 
37mm·Automatic
$115MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc
Swatch Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Generation
Swatch

Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Generation

Ref. SUTZ408
42mm·Automatic
$170MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Fortis Flieger F-41
Fortis

Flieger F-41

4 variants · Ref. F-41
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,530MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc
Glycine Combat Sub Sport
Glycine

Combat Sub Sport

2 variants · Ref. GL0407
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc
Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7
Fortis

Flieger F-39 Werk 7

2 variants · Ref. F-39 Werk 7
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,510MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc
Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation
Seiko

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation

2 variants · Prospex Marinemaster
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,800MSRP
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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
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Glycine Combat Sub
Glycine

Combat Sub

5 variants · Ref. GL0426
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc
DOXA SUB 250T GMT
DOXA

SUB 250T GMT

9 variants
40mm·Automatic·250m WR
$2,790MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc
Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
Marathon
OSAR

Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic

 
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc
Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident Pro 300

3 variants · Trident
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,095MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc
Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
Marathon

GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

 
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc
Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

 
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$3,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc
Bremont S302
Bremont
Supermarine

S302

6 variants · Supermarine
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc
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