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Seiko SKZ257
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Seiko SKZ257

Ref. SKZ257

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

Movement
Automatic
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Seiko SKZ257 is the Bulova Green Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Sutton 96A329 ($650) — common cross-shop and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Casio Edifice EFK-100D covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the CWC [VAULT] CWC 6BB-WR Watch Black Dial - Serial 024/23 is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Automatic.

42 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

CWC [VAULT] CWC 6BB-WR Watch Black Dial - Serial 024/23
CWCmicro

[VAULT] CWC 6BB-WR Watch Black Dial - Serial 024/23

 
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,688MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
Ferro TIME MASTER 70
Ferromicro

TIME MASTER 70

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$645MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
Geckota Airstream
Geckotamicro

Airstream

4 variants
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$594MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
Geckota Pioneer Automatic Watch Brushed Red Dial
Geckotamicro

Pioneer Automatic Watch Brushed Red Dial

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$444MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
Geckota Pioneer Special Edition Oxblood Red
Geckotamicro

Pioneer Special Edition Oxblood Red

2 variants
41.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$593MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
Halios Universa
Haliosmicro

Universa

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$995MSRP
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Lorier FALCON
Loriermicro

FALCON

 
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$699MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
Lorier HYPERION
Loriermicro

HYPERION

 
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$799MSRP
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Spinnaker Patty Parade
Spinnakermicro

Patty Parade

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$425MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
Vario 1918 Trench Black Dial with White Lume Watch
Variomicro

1918 Trench Black Dial with White Lume Watch

8 variants
37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$388MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
Vario 1918 Merlion Trench Watch
Variomicro

1918 Merlion Trench Watch

2 variants
37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$388MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
Vario VERSA Reversible Single Time Black Tuxedo Automatic Watch
Variomicro

VERSA Reversible Single Time Black Tuxedo Automatic Watch

 
24mm·Automatic
$498MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257

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.

Bulova Green Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Sutton 96A329
Bulova
Sutton

Green Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Sutton 96A329

 
40mm·Automatic
$650MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Bison 96A333
Bulova
Bison

Black Dial Leather Strap Bison 96A333

 
39mm·Automatic
$750MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Longhorn 96A334
Bulova
Longhorn

Black Dial Leather Strap Longhorn 96A334

 
39mm·Automatic
$750MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
Citizen TSUYOSA x seconde/seconde/ Blue Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet NJ0157-81L
Citizen

TSUYOSA x seconde/seconde/ Blue Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet NJ0157-81L

 
40mm·Automatic
$495MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
Orient RA-AS0101S10B
Orient

RA-AS0101S10B

 
47mm·Automatic
$445MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
Orient RA-AS0102S30B
Orient

RA-AS0102S30B

 
47mm·Automatic
$405MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
Orient RA-AS0103A30B
Orient

RA-AS0103A30B

 
47mm·Automatic
$425MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton
Tissot

Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

3 variants
39mm·Automatic
$1,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
Timex Pan Am x Timex Waterbury Automatic Ace 41mm
Timex

Pan Am x Timex Waterbury Automatic Ace 41mm

Ref. TW2Y38800
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$359MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
Tissot Everytime Swissmatic
Tissot

Everytime Swissmatic

Ref. T109.407.36.031.00
40mm·Automatic
$495MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
Glycine Men's Airman Purist 42mm Automatic Watch GL0068
Glycine
Airman

Men's Airman Purist 42mm Automatic Watch GL0068

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$905MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
Glycine Men's Airman Vintage The Chief Purist 40mm Automatic Watch GL0410
Glycine
Airman

Men's Airman Vintage The Chief Purist 40mm Automatic Watch GL0410

 
40mm·Automatic
$600MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257

Cheaper alternatives· 6

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

Casio Edifice EFK-100D
Casio

Edifice EFK-100D

Ref. EFK-100D-7A
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
Orient FNR1Q002W0
Orient

FNR1Q002W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$165MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
Orient FNR1Q003W0
Orient

FNR1Q003W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$155MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
Orient FNR1Q005W0
Orient

FNR1Q005W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$180MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
Timex Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Leather Strap Watch

 
37mm·Automatic
$279MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
Timex M79 Automatic
Timex

M79 Automatic

Ref. TW2U29500
40mm·Automatic
$279MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Bulova Silver-Tone Dial Stainless Steel Chain Pocket Watch 96A325
Bulova
Pocket Watch

Silver-Tone Dial Stainless Steel Chain Pocket Watch 96A325

 
45.5mm·Automatic
$3,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
Bulova Silver-Tone Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Commodore 96M153
Bulova
Commodore

Silver-Tone Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Commodore 96M153

 
34.4mm·Automatic
$1,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto

6 variants · Ref. H32265101
36/40mm·Automatic
$1,475MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
Orient Avant-garde
Orient

Avant-garde

 
49.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,765MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
Glycine Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0296
Glycine

Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0296

 
46mm·Automatic
$1,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
Glycine Men's Bienne 1914 39mm Automatic Watch GL0336
Glycine

Men's Bienne 1914 39mm Automatic Watch GL0336

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono
Hamilton

American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono

Ref. H32416131
42mm·Automatic
$2,225MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

5 variants · Ref. H32506730
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,095MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
Tissot Telemeter 1938
Tissot
Heritage

Telemeter 1938

2 variants
42mm·Automatic
$2,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher Ward

Twelve X Black Shadow

2 variants · Twelve
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,275MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Rocks
Christopher Ward
Sealander

C63 Sealander Rocks

3 variants · Sealander
40mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,350MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
Glycine Men's Airman GMT 46mm Automatic Watch GL0060
Glycine

Men's Airman GMT 46mm Automatic Watch GL0060

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,825MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko SKZ257
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