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Rolex Sky-Dweller
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Rolex Sky-Dweller

Ref. 336934

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

Case
42mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
GMT
MSRP
$17,750
ComplicationsGMTAnnual CalendarDate
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Rolex Sky-Dweller is the Rolex Explorer II ($10,600) — gMT/traveler and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Glycine Airman Contemporary GMT at $2,850 (vs $17,750 for the Sky-Dweller) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Boldr Globetrotter GMT is the standout microbrand take — gMT/traveler and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Rolex Sky-Dweller ($51,400) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

ColourwayPick a colourway to match a specific dial
48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Boldr Globetrotter GMT
Boldrmicro

Globetrotter GMT

4 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$469MSRP
vsCompare with the Rolex Sky-Dweller
Venezianico Nereide GMT 39
Venezianicomicro

Nereide GMT 39

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Rolex Sky-Dweller
Formex Stratos UTC
Formexmicro

Stratos UTC

3 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,663MSRP
vsCompare with the Rolex Sky-Dweller
Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT
Jack Masonmicro

Strat-o-timer GMT

7 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,099MSRP
vsCompare with the Rolex Sky-Dweller
Formex Reef GMT
Formexmicro

Reef GMT

3 variants
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,235MSRP
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Nodus Contrail GMT
Nodusmicro

Contrail GMT

5 variants
40.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$900MSRP
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Halchimy Intuition GMT Blue
Halchimymicro

Intuition GMT Blue

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,762MSRP
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Zelos Spearfish GMT
Zelosmicro

Spearfish GMT

4 variants · Spearfish
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$999MSRP
vsCompare with the Rolex Sky-Dweller
LIV Watches Trekker GMT Blue / Rose
LIV Watchesmicro

Trekker GMT Blue / Rose

6 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Rolex Sky-Dweller
Venezianico Nereide GMT Ceratung™
Venezianicomicro

Nereide GMT Ceratung™

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,650MSRP
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Undone Basecamp Collector
Undonemicro

Basecamp Collector

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$695MSRP
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Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date
Gruppo Gammamicro

Field III GMT Date

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$459MSRP
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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 Explorer II
Rolex

Explorer II

2 variants · Ref. 226570
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$10,600MSRP
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Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer GMT Worldtimer 43mm
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer GMT Worldtimer 43mm

7 variants · Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M
43mm·Automatic·150m WR
$10,900MSRP
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Breitling Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 Erling Haaland
Breitling

Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 Erling Haaland

Ref. P323982A/F592/124A
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Rolex GMT-Master II
Rolex

GMT-Master II

Ref. 126710BLNR
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$11,800MSRP
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Rolex GMT-Master II
Rolex

GMT-Master II

Ref. 126711CHNR
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$20,050MSRP
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Breitling Aviator 8 B35 Automatic Unitime 43
Breitling

Aviator 8 B35 Automatic Unitime 43

2 variants · Aviator 8
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$9,550MSRP
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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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Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Polaris Date

Ref. Q9128981
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$10,400MSRP
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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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Tudor Pelagos
Tudor

Pelagos

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·500m WR
—MSRP
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Tudor Black Bay GMT
Tudor

Black Bay GMT

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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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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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 Airman Contemporary GMT
Glycine

Airman Contemporary GMT

Ref. GL0156
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Rolex Sky-Dweller
TAG Heuer Carrera Date Twin Time
TAG Heuer

Carrera Date Twin Time

Ref. WDA2114.BA0043
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,150MSRP
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Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT
Glycine

Combat Sub Sport GMT

5 variants · Ref. GL0423
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,995MSRP
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TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT
TAG Heuer

Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT

2 variants · Aquaracer
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$4,800MSRP
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Glycine Airman GMT
Glycine

Airman GMT

4 variants · Ref. GL0070
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Rolex Sky-Dweller
Citizen Series 8 880 GMT
Citizen

Series 8 880 GMT

3 variants · Series 8
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,495MSRP
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Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC
Citizen

Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC

Ref. NB6036
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGM245
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGM245

2 variants
40.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$6,100MSRP
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Breitling Navitimer Automatic GMT 41
Breitling

Navitimer Automatic GMT 41

3 variants · Navitimer
41mm·Automatic
$6,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Rolex Sky-Dweller
Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT
Christopher Ward
Sealander

C63 Sealander GMT

4 variants · Sealander
42mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,675MSRP
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Norqain Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue
Norqain

Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,639MSRP
vsCompare with the Rolex Sky-Dweller
Bell & Ross BR 123 24H
Bell & Ross

BR 123 24H

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,337MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Rolex Sky-Dweller
Rolex

Sky-Dweller

20 variants · Ref. 336238
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$51,400MSRP
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Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points East 41mm Titanium Watch
Vacheron Constantin

Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points East 41mm Titanium Watch

4 variants · Overseas
41mm·Automatic·150m WR
$41,000MSRP
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Perpetual Calendar Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Polaris Perpetual Calendar Stainless Steel

Ref. Q9088180
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$41,900MSRP
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Bremont Altitude Perpetual Calendar GMT
Bremont

Altitude Perpetual Calendar GMT

2 variants · Altitude
42mm·Automatic
$38,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Rolex Sky-Dweller
IWC Schaffhausen Iw329602 Big Pilots Watch Perpetual Calendar Proset
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw329602 Big Pilots Watch Perpetual Calendar Proset

Ref. IW329602
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$54,700MSRP
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw329602 Big Pilots Watch Perpetual Calendar Proset
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw329602 Big Pilots Watch Perpetual Calendar Proset

Ref. IW339601
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$41,600MSRP
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A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus
A. Lange & Söhne

Odysseus

Ref. 363.068
40.5mm·Automatic·120m WR
—MSRP
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw329501 Big Pilots Watch 43 Tourbillon Le Petit Prince
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw329501 Big Pilots Watch 43 Tourbillon Le Petit Prince

Ref. IW329501
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$99,400MSRP
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Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique
Blancpain

Fifty Fathoms Automatique

3 variants · Fifty Fathoms
42.3mm·Automatic·300m WR
$40,400MSRP
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A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus
A. Lange & Söhne

Odysseus

2 variants · Ref. 363.117
40.5mm·Automatic·120m WR
—MSRP
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Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Novak Djokovic Goat Edition Blue 44mm
Hublot

Big Bang Tourbillon Novak Djokovic Goat Edition Blue 44mm

5 variants · Big Bang
44mm·Automatic
$121,000MSRP
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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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