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Sheffield 1A
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Sheffield 1A

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

Case
40mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Diver
MSRP
$223
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Sheffield 1A is the Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B ($405) — skin-diver style and Automatic. From the independents, the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap) is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko NH35) and Same family (1A). Stepping up, the Norqain Adventure 40mm ($4,283) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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36 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)
Sheffieldmicro

1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$223MSRP
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Sheffield 1A 40mm
Sheffieldmicro

1A 40mm

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$228MSRP
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Sheffield 1A SCR II Blue
Sheffieldmicro

1A SCR II Blue

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$278MSRP
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Oceanica Watch Co. Thresher
Oceanica Watch Co.micro

Thresher

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$300MSRP
vsCompare with the Sheffield 1A
Nuncier N200 Gunmetal V2 AR 40.5mm
Nunciermicro

N200 Gunmetal V2 AR 40.5mm

 
40.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$769MSRP
vsCompare with the Sheffield 1A
Nuncier N200 Titanium Gray V2 Index 40.5mm
Nunciermicro

N200 Titanium Gray V2 Index 40.5mm

 
40.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$769MSRP
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Phoibos Argo
Phoibosmicro

Argo

 
40.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$345MSRP
vsCompare with the Sheffield 1A
Shiro Kara RCF Tifa Blue
Shiro Karamicro

RCF Tifa Blue

 
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$448MSRP
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Phoibos Voyager
Phoibosmicro

Voyager

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$299MSRP
vsCompare with the Sheffield 1A
Filippo Loreti Watches The Riddler
Filippo Loreti Watchesmicro

The Riddler

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
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Venezianico Nereide 39 - 3121504C
Venezianicomicro

Nereide 39 - 3121504C

 
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$565MSRP
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Spinnaker Spence 300
Spinnakermicro

Spence 300

11 variants · Spence
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$650MSRP
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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.

Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B
Orient

75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B

 
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$405MSRP
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Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAC0Q

AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

6 variants · AC0Q
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$370MSRP
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Orient Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Diver
Orient

Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Diver

 
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$435MSRP
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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series

5 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$350MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175
Bulova
Vintage Sea Hunter

Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175

5 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition

 
38.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$440MSRP
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Timex Expedition Field Post Titanium Automatic 41mm Recycled Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Field Post Titanium Automatic 41mm Recycled Fabric Strap Watch

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$419MSRP
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Seiko 5KX
Seiko
5 Sports SKX series

5KX

11 variants · 5 Sports SKX series
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the Sheffield 1A
Swatch Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Green Abyss
Swatch

Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Green Abyss

 
42.3mm·Automatic
$420MSRP
vsCompare with the Sheffield 1A
Timex Deepwater Meridian 200 Automatic 44mm HNBR Rubber Strap Watch
Timex

Deepwater Meridian 200 Automatic 44mm HNBR Rubber Strap Watch

 
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$409MSRP
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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
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Swatch Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Pink Ocean
Swatch

Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Pink Ocean

Ref. SO35P400
42.3mm·Automatic
$420MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Norqain Adventure 40mm
Norqain

Adventure 40mm

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,283MSRP
vsCompare with the Sheffield 1A
Norqain Adventure NEVEREST 40mm Limited Edition
Norqain

Adventure NEVEREST 40mm Limited Edition

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,028MSRP
vsCompare with the Sheffield 1A
Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

 
42.7mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,350MSRP
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Bremont S300
Bremont
Supermarine

S300

7 variants · Supermarine
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,795MSRP
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Invicta Pro Diver 8927OB
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 8927OB

7 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Glycine Sea Kraken
Glycine

Sea Kraken

5 variants · Ref. GL0505
39mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,600MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Scuba Auto

4 variants
40/43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$975MSRP
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Christopher Ward C60 Trident GMT 300
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident GMT 300

3 variants · Trident
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Sheffield 1A
Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation
Seiko

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation

2 variants · Prospex Marinemaster
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,800MSRP
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Invicta Pro Diver 9010
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 9010

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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DOXA SUB 250T GMT
DOXA

SUB 250T GMT

9 variants
40mm·Automatic·250m WR
$2,790MSRP
vsCompare with the Sheffield 1A
Longines LEGEND DIVER 42
Longines

LEGEND DIVER 42

4 variants · Legend Diver
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Sheffield 1A
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