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Seiko 6218-8971
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Seiko 6218-8971

Ref. 6218-8971

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

Case
37mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Dress
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Seiko 6218-8971 is the Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto ($945) — common cross-shop and Classic dress. If price is the constraint, the Orient Bambino Limited Edition at $295 covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the anOrdain Model 1 Porcelain is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Classic dress.

48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

anOrdain Model 1 Porcelain
anOrdainmicro

Model 1 Porcelain

 
38mm·Automatic
$3,039MSRP
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anOrdain Fabrik
anOrdainmicro

Fabrik

2 variants
38mm·Automatic
$1,810MSRP
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Halios Universa II
Haliosmicro

Universa II

5 variants · Universa
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$995MSRP
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Maen Brooklyn 36
Maenmicro

Brooklyn 36

4 variants · Brooklyn
36mm·Automatic
$639MSRP
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Maen Mahjong 36
Maenmicro

Mahjong 36

 
36mm·Automatic
$899MSRP
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anOrdain Model 2 Porcelain
anOrdainmicro

Model 2 Porcelain

 
36mm·Automatic
$2,356MSRP
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Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Hao
Atelier Wenmicro

Porcelain Odyssey — Hao

2 variants · Porcelain Odyssey
39mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 6218-8971
Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Hao Colorways
Atelier Wenmicro

Porcelain Odyssey — Hao Colorways

3 variants · Porcelain Odyssey
39mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Baltic MR Classic
Balticmicro

MR Classic

3 variants
36mm·Automatic
$589MSRP
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Baltic MR Roulette
Balticmicro

MR Roulette

4 variants
36mm·Automatic
$545MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 6218-8971
Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji
Atelier Wenmicro

Porcelain Odyssey — Ji

2 variants · Porcelain Odyssey
39mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 6218-8971
Furlan Marri Cornes De Vache
Furlan Marrimicro

Cornes De Vache

3 variants
37.5mm·Automatic
$1,412MSRP
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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.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Seaview Auto

Ref. H37425112
37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$945MSRP
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Tissot Gentleman
Tissot

Gentleman

5 variants
38/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 6218-8971
Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

7 variants · Ref. H38425120
38/40/42mm·Automatic
$1,275MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 6218-8971
Bulova Beige Dial Leather Strap Nothing But The Best 96B483
Bulova
Frank Sinatra

Beige Dial Leather Strap Nothing But The Best 96B483

2 variants
37mm·Automatic
$775MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Auto

5 variants · Ref. H32255730
30/34/36/40mm·Automatic
$1,125MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)
Orient

Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)

3 variants
38.4mm·Automatic
$345MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 6218-8971
Orient Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)
Orient

Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)

3 variants
38.4mm·Automatic
$345MSRP
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Tissot Heritage 1938
Tissot

Heritage 1938

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
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Tissot Le Locle
Tissot

Le Locle

4 variants
39.3mm·Automatic
$795MSRP
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Citizen Tsuyosa Small Second
Citizen

Tsuyosa Small Second

Ref. NK5010-51L
40mm·Automatic
$650MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 6218-8971
Citizen Automatic Open Heart
Citizen

Automatic Open Heart

Ref. NH9131
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 6218-8971
Citizen Collection Silver Leaf Lacquer Dial Blue
Citizen

Collection Silver Leaf Lacquer Dial Blue

 
38.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$780MSRP
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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.

Orient Bambino Limited Edition
Orient

Bambino Limited Edition

 
38.4mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
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Orient Bambino No Date
Orient

Bambino No Date

 
38.4mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 6218-8971
Orient Bambino No Date
Orient

Bambino No Date

4 variants
38.4mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 6218-8971
Timex Q Timex 1975 Enigma
Timex

Q Timex 1975 Enigma

 
37mm·Quartz
$219MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 6218-8971
Casio Edifice EFK-100D
Casio

Edifice EFK-100D

Ref. EFK-100D-7A
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Timex Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Leather Strap Watch

 
37mm·Automatic
$279MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 6218-8971
Timex Easy Reader Classic 38mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Easy Reader Classic 38mm Leather Strap Watch

 
38mm·Quartz
$85MSRP
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Bulova Champagne Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Classic 44B132
Bulova
Classic

Champagne Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Classic 44B132

2 variants
39mm·Quartz
$195MSRP
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Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

Ref. YAS100D
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 6218-8971
Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
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Citizen Corso
Citizen

Corso

 
37mm·Eco-Drive·100m WR
$225MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 6218-8971
Casio Enticer MTP-1302
Casio

Enticer MTP-1302

4 variants
38.5mm·Quartz
$67MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Automatic

Ref. H36235140
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 6218-8971
Glycine Unisex Combat Classic Moonphase 36mm Automatic Watch GL0247
Glycine
Combat

Unisex Combat Classic Moonphase 36mm Automatic Watch GL0247

 
36mm·Automatic
$1,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 6218-8971
Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Auto

8 variants · Ref. H36105140
34/38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 6218-8971
Glycine Unisex Combat 6 Classic 36mm Automatic Watch GL0107
Glycine
Combat

Unisex Combat 6 Classic 36mm Automatic Watch GL0107

 
36mm·Automatic
$1,450MSRP
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Glycine Women's Combat 6 Lady Classic 36mm Automatic Watch GL0342
Glycine

Women's Combat 6 Lady Classic 36mm Automatic Watch GL0342

 
36mm·Automatic
$1,400MSRP
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Tissot Le Locle Gold
Tissot

Le Locle Gold

2 variants
39.3mm·Automatic
$2,225MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 6218-8971
Fears White Series 1 (2017)
Fears
Brunswick

White Series 1 (2017)

 
38mm·Manual
$1,458MSRP
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Fears Jubilee Edition
Fears
Brunswick

Jubilee Edition

 
38mm·Manual
$2,875MSRP
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Fears Brunswick
Fears

Brunswick

3 variants
38mm·Manual
$3,125MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 6218-8971
Grand Seiko SBGW281
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGW281

6 variants
37.3mm·Manual
$4,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 6218-8971
Longines LONGINES SECTOR DIAL
Longines
Sector Dial

LONGINES SECTOR DIAL

Ref. L2.828.4.73.2
38.5mm·Automatic
$2,750MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 6218-8971
NOMOS Glashütte Metro neomatik 39 silvercut
NOMOS Glashütte

Metro neomatik 39 silvercut

3 variants · Metro
38.5mm·Automatic
$4,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 6218-8971
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