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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model
Finding alternatives to

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model

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

Case
42.5mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Diver
MSRP
$460
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model is the Seiko 5KX ($350) — same family (5 Sports SKX series) and Pro diver. If price is the constraint, the Swatch Sistem Sea at $170 (vs $460 for the 5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Spinnaker Fleuss is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Pro diver. Stepping up, the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage ($1,750) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

46 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

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

Spinnaker Fleuss
Spinnakermicro

Fleuss

23 variantsFleuss
43mm·Automatic·150m WR
$179MSRP
—Used
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Borealis Watch Co. Estoril 300 GMT
Borealis Watch Co.micro

Estoril 300 GMT

14 variantsEstoril 300 GMT
41.50mm·Automatic·300m WR
$600MSRP
—Used
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Phoibos Vortex Anti-magnetic
Phoibosmicro

Vortex Anti-magnetic

4 variantsVortex Anti-magnetic
43.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$599MSRP
—Used
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HELM Khuraburi Titanium
HELMmicro

Khuraburi Titanium

3 variantsKhuraburi
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$375MSRP
—Used
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Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2
Marloe Watch Companymicro

Sceptre S2

5 variantsSceptre S2
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
—Used
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Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton
Spinnakermicro

Croft 42 Skeleton

7 variantsCroft
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$435MSRP
—Used
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Henry Archer Akva
Henry Archermicro

Akva

13 variantsAkva
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,299MSRP
—Used
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Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic
Wolbrookmicro

Skindiver Automatic

14 variantsSkindiver
40mm·Automatic·150m WR
$453MSRP
—Used
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Zelos Swordfish 3
Zelosmicro

Swordfish 3

40/42mm
28 variantsSwordfish
40/42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
—Used
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Phoibos Wave Master
Phoibosmicro

Wave Master

3 variantsWave Master
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$309MSRP
—Used
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Zelos Dlc - Mosaic Mop
Zelosmicro
Hammerhead

Dlc - Mosaic Mop

44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$559MSRP
—Used
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Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium
Zelosmicro

Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium

10 variantsHammerhead V3
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$559MSRP
—Used
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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.

Seiko 5KX
Seiko
5 Sports SKX series

5KX

18 variants5 Sports SKX series
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$350MSRP
—Used
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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

2 variants5 Sports SKX series
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$375MSRP
—Used
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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model

42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$430MSRP
—Used
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Orient Kamasu
Orient

Kamasu

4 variantsKamasu
41.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$375MSRP
—Used
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Orient AA08 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAA08

AA08 Diver Watch

4 variantsAA08
41.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$390MSRP
—Used
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Orient M-Force AC0L
Orient

M-Force AC0L

4 variantsM-Force
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
$605MSRP
—Used
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Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variantsPR516
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$825MSRP
—Used
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Tissot Seastar Wilson WNBA
Tissot

Seastar Wilson WNBA

40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$875MSRP
—Used
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Citizen Tsuyosa Shore
Citizen

Tsuyosa Shore

2 variantsTsuyosa
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$495MSRP
—Used
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Breitling Top Time B01
Breitling

Top Time B01

8 variantsTop Time
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$750MSRP
—Used
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Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic
Citizen

Promaster Diver Automatic

2 variantsPromaster
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$469MSRP
—Used
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Yema Pearldiver
Yema

Pearldiver

38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$491MSRP
—Used
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Cheaper alternatives· 3

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

Swatch Sistem Sea
Swatch

Sistem Sea

Ref. SUTN403
42mm·Automatic
$170MSRP
—Used
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Swatch The Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Summer Ed
Swatch

The Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Summer Ed

Ref. SUTZ407
42mm·Automatic
$170MSRP
—Used
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Swatch Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Generation
Swatch

Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Generation

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

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

Glycine Combat Sub Vintage
Glycine

Combat Sub Vintage

2 variantsCombat Sub Vintage
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,750MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Scuba Auto

40/43mm
4 variantsKhaki Navy Scuba Auto
40/43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$975MSRP
—Used
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Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident Reef

5 variantsTrident
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$995MSRP
—Used
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DOXA SUB 300
DOXA

SUB 300

8 variantsSUB 300
42.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,890MSRP
—Used
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Tissot Seastar 1000
Tissot

Seastar 1000

40/43mm
7 variantsSeastar 1000
40/43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$875MSRP
—Used
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DOXA SUB 300 Carbon
DOXA

SUB 300 Carbon

8 variantsSUB 300 Carbon
42.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$4,390MSRP
—Used
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Oris Aquis Date Calibre 400
Oris

Aquis Date Calibre 400

3 variantsAquis
41.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,150MSRP
—Used
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Breitling Superocean Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Automatic

36/42/44/46mm
19 variantsSuperocean
36/42/44/46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,700MSRP
—Used
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Glycine Combat Sub Sport
Glycine

Combat Sub Sport

8 variantsCombat Sub Sport
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,650MSRP
—Used
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Glycine Combat Sub
Glycine

Combat Sub

5 variantsCombat Sub
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,850MSRP
—Used
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Citizen Promaster Fujitsubo
Citizen
Promaster DiverPromaster

Promaster Fujitsubo

Ref. NB6026
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,195MSRP
—Used
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DOXA SUB 250T GMT
DOXA

SUB 250T GMT

9 variantsSUB 250T GMT
40mm·Automatic·250m WR
$2,790MSRP
—Used
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Homages & lookalikes· 7

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.

Detrash Watches Poison Ivy
Detrash Watchesmicro
Dive Watches

Poison Ivy

41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$507MSRP
—Used
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Islander Islander Bayport Automatic Dive Watch with Blue Wave Dial #ISL-311
Islandermicro
Under $50

Islander Bayport Automatic Dive Watch with Blue Wave Dial #ISL-311

40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
—Used
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Sangin Instruments Professional
Sangin Instrumentsmicro

Professional

4 variantsSeries
43.5mm·Quartz·300m WR
$679MSRP
—Used
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Vertigo Watches Viator GMT
Vertigo Watchesmicro

Viator GMT

4 variantsSeries
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$557MSRP
—Used
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Islander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63
Islandermicro
Under $50

Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63

38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$429MSRP
—Used
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Islander Islander 43mm Automatic Dual-Time Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Sapphire Bezel Insert #ISL-50
Islandermicro
Under $50

Islander 43mm Automatic Dual-Time Watch with Solid-Link Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Sapphire Bezel Insert #ISL-50

43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
—Used
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Pagani Design PD-1695
Pagani Designhomage
Automatic

PD-1695

3 variantsPD-1695
45mm·Automatic·300m WR
$145MSRP
—Used
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