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Sheffield Solar
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Sheffield Solar

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

Case
40mm
Movement
Solar
Category
Diver
MSRP
$174
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Sheffield Solar is the Timex Expedition Titanium 38mm Leather Strap Watch ($299) — skin-diver style and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Timex Expedition Scout 40mm Fabric Slip-Thru Strap Watch - TW4B15500 at $50 (vs $174 for the Solar) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Sheffield Diver 1 is the standout microbrand take — skin-diver style and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the DOXA SUB 200T ($1,790) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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42 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Sheffield Diver 1
Sheffieldmicro
1

Diver 1

3 variants
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$138MSRP
vsCompare with the Sheffield Solar
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCmicro

RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top

 
41mm·Quartz·300m WR
$604MSRP
vsCompare with the Sheffield Solar
Elliot Brown BEACHMASTER
Elliot Brownmicro

BEACHMASTER

4 variants
40mm·Quartz·300m WR
$855MSRP
vsCompare with the Sheffield Solar
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Islandermicro
Under $50

Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278

 
38mm·Quartz·200m WR
$395MSRP
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Redwood Watches Tactical v3
Redwood Watchesmicro

Tactical v3

4 variants
40mm·Solar·200m WR
$359MSRP
vsCompare with the Sheffield Solar
CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC (Cabot Watch Company)micro

1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch

 
40mm·Quartz·300m WR
$1,142MSRP
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Lum-Tec Solar Marine
Lum-Tecmicro

Solar Marine

2 variants
39mm·Solar·300m WR
$595MSRP
vsCompare with the Sheffield Solar
CWC (Cabot Watch Company) RANCD Quartz Divers Watch with Personalised Case Back
CWC (Cabot Watch Company)micro

RANCD Quartz Divers Watch with Personalised Case Back

 
40mm·Quartz·300m WR
$862MSRP
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Lum-Tec Solar Marine
Lum-Tecmicro

Solar Marine

3 variants
39mm·Solar·300m WR
$545MSRP
vsCompare with the Sheffield Solar
Mr. Eatwell Doubleshot GMT — Coffee-Inspired
Mr. Eatwellmicro

Doubleshot GMT — Coffee-Inspired

 
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$495MSRP
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Redwood Watches Tactical v3
Redwood Watchesmicro

Tactical v3

2 variants
40mm·Solar·200m WR
$249MSRP
vsCompare with the Sheffield Solar
CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC (Cabot Watch Company)micro

1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch

 
41mm·Quartz·300m WR
$1,142MSRP
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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.

Timex Expedition Titanium 38mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Titanium 38mm Leather Strap Watch

2 variants
38mm·Quartz·200m WR
$299MSRP
vsCompare with the Sheffield Solar
Timex Deepwater Arctic 40.5mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Deepwater Arctic 40.5mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

2 variants
40.5mm·Quartz·200m WR
$299MSRP
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Citizen Promaster Diver
Citizen

Promaster Diver

3 variants · Promaster
41mm·Solar·200m WR
$338MSRP
vsCompare with the Sheffield Solar
Timex Deepwater Meridian 200 38mm HNBR Rubber Strap Watch
Timex

Deepwater Meridian 200 38mm HNBR Rubber Strap Watch

2 variants
38mm·Quartz·200m WR
$269MSRP
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Casio MDV-106 Duro
Casio

MDV-106 Duro

2 variants
44.2mm·Quartz·200m WR
$85MSRP
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Casio GMA-P2100
Casio
G-Shock

GMA-P2100

4 variants · G-Shock
40.2mm·Quartz·200m WR
$110MSRP
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Citizen Promaster Professional Diver
Citizen
Promaster DiverPromaster

Promaster Professional Diver

4 variants · Promaster
44mm·Solar·200m WR
$296MSRP
vsCompare with the Sheffield Solar
Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Mercury
Swatch
Bioceramic MoonSwatch

MoonSwatch Mission to Mercury

Ref. SO33A100
42mm·Quartz
$285MSRP
vsCompare with the Sheffield Solar
Casio GA-1000
Casio
G-Shock

GA-1000

 
52.1mm·Quartz·200m WR
$180MSRP
vsCompare with the Sheffield Solar
Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Sport 44B136
Bulova
Sport

Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Sport 44B136

 
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$325MSRP
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Citizen Promaster Diver
Citizen

Promaster Diver

3 variants · Promaster
36.5mm·Solar·200m WR
$319MSRP
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Swatch In the Mirror
Swatch
Midday

In the Mirror

Ref. YVS541G
43mm·Quartz
$235MSRP
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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.

Timex Expedition Scout 40mm Fabric Slip-Thru Strap Watch - TW4B15500
Timex

Expedition Scout 40mm Fabric Slip-Thru Strap Watch - TW4B15500

 
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$50MSRP
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Timex Expedition Scout 40mm Fabric Strap Watch - TW4B32900
Timex

Expedition Scout 40mm Fabric Strap Watch - TW4B32900

 
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$50MSRP
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Timex Expedition Scout 40mm Leather Strap Watch - TW4B34000
Timex

Expedition Scout 40mm Leather Strap Watch - TW4B34000

 
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$46MSRP
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Casio AQ-S820W
Casio

AQ-S820W

3 variants
50.1mm·Solar·100m WR
$65MSRP
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Casio AW-80
Casio

AW-80

4 variants
40mm·Quartz
$46MSRP
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Casio AE-1300WH
Casio

AE-1300WH

 
42.1mm·Quartz·100m WR
$40MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

DOXA SUB 200T
DOXA

SUB 200T

8 variants
39mm·200m WR
$1,790MSRP
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Tissot Seastar 1000
Tissot

Seastar 1000

11 variants
36/38/40/45.5mm·Quartz·300m WR
$515MSRP
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DOXA SUB 600T
DOXA

SUB 600T

9 variants
40mm·600m WR
$1,650MSRP
vsCompare with the Sheffield Solar
Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT
Tissot

Seastar 1000 GMT

 
40mm·Quartz·300m WR
$575MSRP
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Citizen Promaster Dive White Dial Polyurethane Strap BN0265-00A
Citizen

Promaster Dive White Dial Polyurethane Strap BN0265-00A

 
40.6mm·Solar·200m WR
$450MSRP
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Glycine Combat Sub
Glycine

Combat Sub

3 variants · Ref. GL1063
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$895MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Quartz
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Scuba Quartz

3 variants · Ref. H82221110
37mm·Quartz·100m WR
$825MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGP015
Grand Seiko
Sport

SBGP015

 
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$3,800MSRP
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Victorinox Dive Pro Quartz
Victorinox

Dive Pro Quartz

2 variants · Ref. 241990
43mm·Quartz·300m WR
$800MSRP
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Invicta Pro Diver
Invictamicro

Pro Diver

 
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$495MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGV245
Grand Seiko
Sport

SBGV245

 
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$3,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Sheffield Solar
Victorinox I.N.O.X. Carbon
Victorinox

I.N.O.X. Carbon

2 variants · Ref. 241859
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$900MSRP
vsCompare with the Sheffield Solar
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