
Finding alternatives to
Seiko Alpinist
Ref. spb117j1
55 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Case
39.5mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Field
MSRP
$750
Microbrand picks· 42
Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Spinnaker
Nomad
40mm · Automatic$219
Field watch · Automatic

Islander
Islander Mitchel Black DLC Automatic Field Watch with Luminous Dial, AR Sapphire Crystal #ISL-83
39mm · Automatic$299
Field watch · Automatic

Wolbrook
Camel Leather Strap 39.5mm
39.5mm · Automatic$442
Field watch · Automatic

Astor + Banks
Black
38.5mm · Automatic$995
Field watch · Automatic

Astor + Banks
Desert Sand
38.5mm · Automatic$1,195
Field watch · Automatic

CWC
G22 Automatic General Service Watch
38.5mm · Automatic$499
Field watch · Automatic

Dryden
FKM Rubber 38mm
38mm · Automatic$279
Field watch · Automatic

Spinnaker
Dollar Diver
40mm · Automatic$425
Automatic · Same size

Vaer
White
40mm · Automatic$329
Field watch · Automatic

Geckota
Imperial Red
41.5mm · Automatic$399
Field watch · Automatic

Geckota
Blue
41.5mm · Automatic$399
Field watch · Automatic

Geckota
Oxblood Red
41.5mm · Automatic$399
Field watch · Automatic

HELM
Togiak Scout
39.5mm · Automatic$265
Automatic · Same size

Dryden
Goldfinch
38mm · Automatic$600
Field watch · Automatic

Formex
Field Automatic
40mm · Automatic$881
Automatic · Same size

Praesidus
38mm Automatic
42mm · Automatic$259
Field watch · Automatic

Spinnaker
Fog Grey
42mm · Automatic$199
Field watch · Automatic

Wolbrook
Black Leather Strap
39.5mm · Automatic$510
Automatic · Same size

Cincinnati Watch Company
The Cincinnatus Field Black Manual Wind
38mm · Automatic$695
Automatic · Similar size

Geckota
Black Honeycomb
42mm · Automatic$299
Field watch · Automatic

Horage
Lensman 2
39mm · Automatic$6,100
Automatic · Same size

Vario
Grey Fumé
37mm · Automatic$428
Field watch · Automatic

Yema
Green
39mm · Automatic$1,090
Automatic · Same size

Astor + Banks
Black DLC
38.5mm · Automatic$995
Automatic · Same size

Nodus
Sector II Field Titanium
38mm · Automatic$550
Automatic · Similar size

Nodus
Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote
38mm · Automatic$600
Automatic · Similar size

Vaer
Cream
38mm · Automatic$699
Automatic · Similar size

Vario
White / White Lume
40mm · Automatic$388
Automatic · Same size

Lorier
Standard
36mm · Automatic$549
Field watch · Automatic

Zelos
Br - Onyx
42mm · Automatic$529
Field watch · Automatic

Praesidus
White Canvas - Bonklip
38mm · Automatic$269
Automatic · Similar size

Praesidus
White Canvas - Bonklip
38mm · Automatic$680
Automatic · Similar size

Praesidus
White Canvas - Bonklip
38mm · Automatic$269
Automatic · Similar size

Vaer
36mm
36mm · Automatic$659
Field watch · Automatic

Vario
White / Orange Lume
40mm · Automatic$388
Automatic · Same size

Yema
Standard
39mm · Automatic$1,899
Automatic · Same size

Yema
Black
39mm · Automatic$1,614
Automatic · Same size

Yema
Pearl
39mm · Automatic$1,862
Automatic · Same size

Cincinnati Watch Company
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic
38mm · Manual$895
Similar size · Sapphire

Vario
Red Tiger Eye (Limited Edition)
38mm · Automatic$596
Automatic · Similar size

Zelos
Bronze - Burnt Orange
38mm · Automatic$399
Automatic · Similar size

CWC
Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch
38mm · Manual$499
Field watch · Similar size
Steps up from here· 4
Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint.
In the same price band· 9
Comparable watches at roughly the same money. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Seiko
Baby Alpinist
38mm · Automatic$725
Shared caliber (6R35) · Same family (Prospex Land)

Seiko
Prospex Land Seiko Boutique exclusive model
38mm · Automatic$875
Shared caliber (6R35) · Same family (Prospex Land)

Seiko
Prospex Land Mechanical GMT
39.5mm · Automatic$1,150
Related caliber family · Same family (Prospex Land)

Hamilton
Khaki Field King Auto
40mm · Automatic$845
Field watch · Automatic

Hamilton
Khaki Field King Day-Date
40mm · Automatic$845
Field watch · Automatic

Hamilton
Khaki Field Auto
38mm · Automatic$845
Field watch · Automatic

Hamilton
Khaki Field Murph
38mm · Automatic$1,045
Field watch · Automatic

Marathon
Black
41mm · Automatic$600
Field watch · Automatic

Marathon
Black
41mm · Mechanical$780
Field watch · Similar size



