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Rolex Submariner Date
Finding alternatives to

Rolex Submariner Date

Ref. 126610LN

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

Case
41mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Diver
MSRP
$11,350
ComplicationsDate
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Rolex Submariner Date is the Rolex Submariner Date ($19,450) — shared caliber (3235) and Same family (Submariner). If price is the constraint, the Glycine Combat Sub Sport at $1,650 (vs $11,350 for the Submariner Date) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050 is the standout microbrand take — pro diver and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Rolex Submariner Date ($50,900) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

ColourwayPick a colourway to match a specific dial
57 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

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

Audaz Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050
Audazmicro
Sea Ranger

Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050

3 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$375MSRP
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Duxot Atlantica Diver Automatic
Duxotmicro

Atlantica Diver Automatic

12 variants · Atlantica Diver
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$159MSRP
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Traska Freediver Arctic
Traskamicro

Freediver Arctic

Ref. FRD-WHT-NDT-V7
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$735MSRP
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Audaz ADZ-3050
Audazmicro

ADZ-3050

6 variants
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$550MSRP
vsCompare with the Rolex Submariner Date
Balticus Watches Balticus Deep Water
Balticus Watchesmicro
Deep

Balticus Deep Water

4 variants
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$236MSRP
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Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch
Aigi Watchesmicro

Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch

3 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$480MSRP
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Duxot Jasper
Duxotmicro
Blue Jasper

Jasper

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$460MSRP
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Phoibos Argo Bronze
Phoibosmicro

Argo Bronze

4 variants
40.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$499MSRP
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Serket Watch Co Reef Mariana
Serket Watch Comicro

Reef Mariana

4 variants · Ref. SWC2025RMDOB0001
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$449MSRP
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Spinnaker Hull Diver
Spinnakermicro

Hull Diver

10 variants · Hull
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$375MSRP
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Duxot Henri Diver Automatic
Duxotmicro

Henri Diver Automatic

7 variants · Henri
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$169MSRP
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Spinnaker Croft Pioneer
Spinnakermicro

Croft Pioneer

8 variants · Croft
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$199MSRP
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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.

Rolex Submariner Date
Rolex

Submariner Date

2 variants · Submariner
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$19,450MSRP
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Rolex Sea-Dweller
Rolex

Sea-Dweller

Ref. 126600
43mm·Automatic·1220m WR
$14,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Rolex Submariner Date
Rolex Rolex Deepsea
Rolex
Deepsea

Rolex Deepsea

2 variants · Deepsea
44mm·Automatic·3900m WR
$15,550MSRP
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Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm
Omega

Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm

25 variants · Seamaster Diver 300M
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$6,300MSRP
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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
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Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm
Omega

Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm

8 variants · Seamaster Diver 300M
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$9,600MSRP
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Breitling Superocean Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Automatic

20 variants · Superocean
36/42/44/46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,700MSRP
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Breitling Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic

7 variants · Superocean Heritage
40/42/44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$6,500MSRP
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Breitling Superocean Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Automatic

3 variants · Superocean
36/42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$7,800MSRP
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Polaris Date

Ref. Q9128981
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$10,400MSRP
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Polaris Date Stainless Steel

4 variants · Polaris
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$11,100MSRP
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Aquatimer

Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic

2 variants · Aquatimer
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$6,700MSRP
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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.

Glycine Combat Sub Sport
Glycine

Combat Sub Sport

8 variants · Ref. GL0487
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,650MSRP
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TAG Heuer Aquaracer Date
TAG Heuer

Aquaracer Date

2 variants · Aquaracer
32/41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$4,200MSRP
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Glycine Combat Sub Box Ceramic
Glycine

Combat Sub Box Ceramic

3 variants · Ref. GL0525
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,800MSRP
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Glycine Combat Sub Sport
Glycine

Combat Sub Sport

2 variants · Ref. GL0407
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,850MSRP
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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
Christopher Ward

C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC

Ref. C65-41ADC2-B0BB0-RB
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,695MSRP
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Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire Edge
Christopher Ward

C60 Sapphire Edge

2 variants · C60
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,640MSRP
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Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident Pro 300

3 variants · Trident
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,095MSRP
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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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Seiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

 
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,750MSRP
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Breitling Avenger Automatic
Breitling

Avenger Automatic

6 variants · Avenger
42/43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$4,900MSRP
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Oris Aquis Date Calibre 400
Oris

Aquis Date Calibre 400

3 variants · Aquis
41.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,150MSRP
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Breitling Avenger Automatic 42 America250
Breitling

Avenger Automatic 42 America250

 
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,100MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Rolex Submariner Date
Rolex

Submariner Date

2 variants · Submariner
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$50,900MSRP
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Rolex Rolex Deepsea
Rolex
Deepsea

Rolex Deepsea

Ref. 136668LB
44mm·Automatic·3900m WR
$68,100MSRP
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Tudor Pelagos
Tudor

Pelagos

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·500m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Rolex Submariner Date
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm
Omega

Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm

8 variants · Seamaster Diver 300M
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$16,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Rolex Submariner Date
Breitling Superocean Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Automatic

Ref. R17375211B1S1
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$25,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Rolex Submariner Date
Breitling Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic 40 Kelly Slater
Breitling

Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic 40 Kelly Slater

Ref. AB31101A/CC61/225A
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Mariner Memovox Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Polaris Mariner Memovox Stainless Steel

Ref. Q903818J
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$23,400MSRP
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Tudor Pelagos LHD
Tudor

Pelagos LHD

 
42mm·Automatic·500m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Rolex Submariner Date
Blancpain Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de Lune
Blancpain
Fifty Fathoms

Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de Lune

3 variants · Fifty Fathoms
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$41,800MSRP
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Blancpain Bathyscaphe
Blancpain
Fifty Fathoms

Bathyscaphe

2 variants · Fifty Fathoms
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$35,200MSRP
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Blancpain Bathyscaphe Chronographe Flyback
Blancpain
Fifty Fathoms

Bathyscaphe Chronographe Flyback

3 variants · Fifty Fathoms
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$41,800MSRP
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Tudor Pelagos FXD
Tudor

Pelagos FXD

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Homages & lookalikes· 9

Watches that share this design language — confirmed homages, close tributes, and lookalikes, including the classics that inspired the look. Hidden when nothing in the catalog is related.

Cronos Vintage Diver 37mm (L6024)
Cronoshomage
Cronos 37mm

Vintage Diver 37mm (L6024)

Ref. 普光PT915
37mm·Automatic·200m WR
$178MSRP
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Cronos Watchdives WD1969B PRO 38mm VH31 Dive Watch
Cronoshomage

Watchdives WD1969B PRO 38mm VH31 Dive Watch

2 variants
38mm·Quartz·200m WR
$109MSRP
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San Martin San Martin BB58 PT5000 Automatic SN008
San Martinhomage

San Martin BB58 PT5000 Automatic SN008

5 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$309MSRP
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Cronos Thorn PT5000 Automatic 39mm Titanium Watch SHY036
Cronoshomage

Thorn PT5000 Automatic 39mm Titanium Watch SHY036

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$185MSRP
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San Martin San Martin SN0138G 37mm ST2130 Vintage Diver
San Martinhomage

San Martin SN0138G 37mm ST2130 Vintage Diver

7 variants
37mm·Automatic·200m WR
$328MSRP
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San Martin San Martin Diver Miyota 9015 Design SN0148
San Martinhomage

San Martin Diver Miyota 9015 Design SN0148

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$378MSRP
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Pagani Design PD-1639 Gold
Pagani Designhomage
Automatic

PD-1639 Gold

4 variants
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$139MSRP
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Pagani Design PD-1661 Gold
Pagani Designhomage
Automatic

PD-1661 Gold

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$133MSRP
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Pagani Design PD-1719
Pagani Designhomage
Automatic

PD-1719

3 variants
42.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$171MSRP
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