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Signum Cuda
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Signum Cuda

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

Case
42.5mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Diver
MSRP
$499
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Signum Cuda is the Seiko Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition ($795) — pro diver and Art dial. If price is the constraint, the Seiko SCVE053 at $207 (vs $499 for the Cuda) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Vancouver Watch Co Blood & Thunder - Mythosaur Skull is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Miyota 9015) and Pro diver. Stepping up, the Glycine Men's Combat Vintage 42mm Automatic Watch GL0264 ($1,530) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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39 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Vancouver Watch Co Blood & Thunder - Mythosaur Skull
Vancouver Watch Comicro

Blood & Thunder - Mythosaur Skull

 
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$299MSRP
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Erebus Watches ORIGIN 40
Erebus Watchesmicro

ORIGIN 40

8 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
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Islander Luminous Wave Dial Automatic Dive Watch #ISL-62
Islandermicro
Dive Watches Guide

Luminous Wave Dial Automatic Dive Watch #ISL-62

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$420MSRP
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DIFICIANO Barracuda
DIFICIANOmicro

Barracuda

3 variants
36mm·Automatic·300m WR
$549MSRP
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Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302
Islandermicro
Under $50

Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302

2 variants · Under $50
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$649MSRP
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Memphis Belle Millemetri
Memphis Bellemicro

Millemetri

3 variants
46mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,050MSRP
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Revelot R11 Storm
Revelotmicro

R11 Storm

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$390MSRP
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Alexander Shorokhoff Flensi
Alexander Shorokhoffmicro

Flensi

3 variants
45mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,353MSRP
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Audaz ADZ-2065
Audazmicro

ADZ-2065

6 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$600MSRP
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Henry Archer Nordlys
Henry Archermicro

Nordlys

13 variants · Ref. 5744002550358
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$430MSRP
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Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2
Marloe Watch Companymicro

Sceptre S2

5 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
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Spinnaker Fleuss
Spinnakermicro

Fleuss

23 variants
43mm·Automatic·150m WR
$179MSRP
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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

 
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
$795MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

 
43.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$650MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub Vintage Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0265
Glycine

Men's Combat Sub Vintage Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0265

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$615MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0323
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Sport Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0323

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$585MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub Vintage Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0420
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Vintage Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0420

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$615MSRP
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Orient AA08 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAA08

AA08 Diver Watch

4 variants · AA08
41.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$390MSRP
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Orient RA-AC0K Diver Watch
Orient
DiverRA AC0K

RA-AC0K Diver Watch

3 variants · RA AC0K
43.4mm·Automatic·200m WR
$455MSRP
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Bulova Marine Star
Bulova

Marine Star

6 variants
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$925MSRP
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Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident Reef

5 variants · Trident
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$995MSRP
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Stowa Prodiver
Stowamicro

Prodiver

6 variants
42mm·Automatic·1000m WR
—MSRP
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Stowa Prodiver limette
Stowamicro

Prodiver limette

 
42mm·Automatic·1000m WR
—MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 3

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

Seiko SCVE053
Seiko

SCVE053

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$207MSRP
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Swatch Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Generation
Swatch

Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Generation

Ref. SUTZ408
42mm·Automatic
$170MSRP
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Timex x Todd Snyder Marlin Hand-Wound 1969 Color Flicks Reissue
Timex
Marlin

x Todd Snyder Marlin Hand-Wound 1969 Color Flicks Reissue

 
34mm·Manual
$199MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Glycine Men's Combat Vintage 42mm Automatic Watch GL0264
Glycine

Men's Combat Vintage 42mm Automatic Watch GL0264

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,530MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub Vintage 42mm Automatic Watch GL0417
Glycine

Men's Combat Sub Vintage 42mm Automatic Watch GL0417

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,530MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub Vintage 42mm Automatic Watch GL0418
Glycine

Men's Combat Sub Vintage 42mm Automatic Watch GL0418

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,530MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

4 variants
43.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,500MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage JAMSTEC Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage JAMSTEC Limited Edition

 
42.6mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,900MSRP
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Norqain Adventure Sport 42mm Matterhorn Ultraks
Norqain

Adventure Sport 42mm Matterhorn Ultraks

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,040MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch
Seiko

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch

 
42.6mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,600MSRP
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Norqain Adventure Sport 42mm Golden Hour Limited Edition
Norqain

Adventure Sport 42mm Golden Hour Limited Edition

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,170MSRP
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Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 43 5mm
Omega

Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 43 5mm

2 variants · Seamaster Diver 300M
43.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$10,500MSRP
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Longines LEGEND DIVER BRONZE
Longines

LEGEND DIVER BRONZE

Ref. L3.774.1.50.2
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,550MSRP
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Sinn 1746 Porcelain
Sinn
Series 1736/1739/1746

1746 Porcelain

2 variants · Series 1736/1739/1746
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,022MSRP
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Norqain Adventure Sport JP 42mm Midnight Blue
Norqain

Adventure Sport JP 42mm Midnight Blue

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,471MSRP
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