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Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01

Ref. SNKE01

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

Case
36.5mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Casual
ComplicationsDayDate
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Seiko 5 SNKE01 is the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight ($1,210) — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Citizen Corso at $225 covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Echo/Neutra Averau 39 3H is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical.

48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Echo/Neutra Averau 39 3H
Echo/Neutramicro

Averau 39 3H

4 variants · AVERAU
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$840MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Traska Commuter Carbon Black
Traskamicro

Commuter Carbon Black

6 variants · Ref. COM-38-BLK-NDT-V3.5
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$700MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Lorier FALCON
Loriermicro

FALCON

 
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$699MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Echo/Neutra Averau 39 Moon Phase
Echo/Neutramicro

Averau 39 Moon Phase

5 variants · AVERAU
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,085MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date
Gruppo Gammamicro

Field III GMT Date

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$459MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Baltic Aquascaphe MK2
Balticmicro

Aquascaphe MK2

4 variants
37mm·Automatic·200m WR
$680MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Wancher Watch Ranger
Wancher Watchmicro

Ranger

2 variants
36mm·Automatic
$299MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Milifortic 36mm Explorer Climbing Watch Homage S093
Miliforticmicro
Milifortic Homage

36mm Explorer Climbing Watch Homage S093

Ref. S093
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$242MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Ocean to Orbit Lhotse
Ocean to Orbitmicro

Lhotse

12 variants
38.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,195MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Wolbrook JetFlyer Automatic Chronograph
Wolbrookmicro

JetFlyer Automatic Chronograph

4 variants · JetFlyer
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$845MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Baltic MR Roulette
Balticmicro

MR Roulette

4 variants
36mm·Automatic
$545MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Dress Watch Day Date-AM009M
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Automatic Dress Watch Day Date-AM009M

4 variants
36mm·Automatic
$110MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01

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.

Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight
Christopher Ward
Twelve

The Twelve Midnight

Ref. C12-38ADA1-MXII-RK
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,210MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Tissot Gentleman
Tissot

Gentleman

5 variants
38/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Auto

8 variants
34/38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Expedition Auto

3 variants
37/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAC0Q

AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

6 variants · AC0Q
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$370MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Tissot Le Locle
Tissot

Le Locle

4 variants
39.3mm·Automatic
$795MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident Pro 300

3 variants · Trident
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,095MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Glycine Unisex Airman No. 1 Purist 36mm Automatic Watch GL0371
Glycine
Airman

Unisex Airman No. 1 Purist 36mm Automatic Watch GL0371

 
36mm·Automatic
$905MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Glycine Unisex Airman No. 1 GMT 36mm Automatic Watch GL0370
Glycine
Airman

Unisex Airman No. 1 GMT 36mm Automatic Watch GL0370

 
36mm·Automatic
$650MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Hamilton Khaki Field Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Auto

4 variants
38/42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$845MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$825MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Citizen Tsuyosa
Citizen

Tsuyosa

5 variants · Ref. NJ0200
37mm·Automatic
$356MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01

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.

Citizen Corso
Citizen

Corso

 
37mm·Eco-Drive·100m WR
$225MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Orient Bambino Version 7
Orient

Bambino Version 7

6 variants · Bambino
38.4mm·Automatic
$330MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds
Orient

Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

3 variants · Bambino
38.4mm·Automatic
$310MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Orient Bambino Version 1
Orient

Bambino Version 1

2 variants · Bambino
40mm·Automatic
$255MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Casio EFK-110D
Casio
Edifice

EFK-110D

3 variants · Edifice
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$300MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Citizen Corso
Citizen

Corso

Ref. AU1040
40mm·Solar
$244MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Citizen Garrison
Citizen
Eco-Drive

Garrison

Ref. BM8180
37mm·Solar·100m WR
$221MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Timex Q Timex Continental Chronograph 36mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Q Timex Continental Chronograph 36mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

3 variants
36mm·Quartz·200m WR
$259MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Casio EFV-160D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-160D

2 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Casio Edifice EFR-S108D
Casio

Edifice EFR-S108D

Ref. EFR-S108D-1AV
39.9mm·Quartz·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Timex Q Timex Falcon Eye 38mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Q Timex Falcon Eye 38mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 
38mm·Quartz·200m WR
$219MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Timex Expedition Acadia 40mm Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Acadia 40mm Fabric Strap Watch

 
40mm·Quartz
$91MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic
Christopher Ward
Sealander

C63 Sealander Automatic

5 variants · Sealander
36mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,430MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Glycine Airman No. 1 Purist
Glycine

Airman No. 1 Purist

2 variants · Ref. GL0373
36mm·Automatic
$2,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT
Glycine

Airman No. 1 GMT

2 variants · Ref. GL0372
36mm·Automatic
$2,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Rolex Datejust
Rolex

Datejust

30 variants · Ref. 278240
31/36/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Rolex Datejust
Rolex

Datejust

104 variants · Ref. 278274
31/36/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$9,350MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Rolex Oyster Perpetual
Rolex

Oyster Perpetual

10 variants · Ref. 276200
28/31/34/36/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Glycine Combat Sub
Glycine

Combat Sub

5 variants · Ref. GL0397
36mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher Ward

C65 Sandhurst Series 2

2 variants · C65
38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,375MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Mido Ocean Star Tribute
Mido

Ocean Star Tribute

Ref. M0268301105100
40.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,360MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Citizen The Citizen Caliber 0210
Citizen

The Citizen Caliber 0210

2 variants · The Citizen
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$8,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Tudor Royal 38mm
Tudor

Royal 38mm

4 variants · TUDOR Royal
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,675MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow
Christopher Ward

C1 Moonglow

Ref. C01-40AMP2-S00K0-B1
40.5mm·Automatic
$3,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Seiko 5 SNKE01
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