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Squale 1521
Finding alternatives to

Squale 1521

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

Case
42mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$1,265
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Squale 1521 is the Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic ($2,100) — common cross-shop and Shared caliber (Sellita SW200-1). If price is the constraint, the Stowa Prodiver covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the CWC RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Shared caliber (Sellita SW200-1). Stepping up, the Fortis Flieger F-41 ($2,530) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

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

CWC RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch
CWCmicro
RN Divers

RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch

2 variantsRN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,875MSRP
—Used
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CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black with Date
CWCmicro
RN Divers

Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black with Date

41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,249MSRP
—Used
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Marnaut Dark Surge 300
Marnautmicro

Dark Surge 300

2 variantsSeries
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,390MSRP
—Used
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CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black
CWCmicro
RN Divers

Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black

41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,249MSRP
—Used
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Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss
Spinnakermicro

Tesei Bronze Swiss

3 variantsTesei
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$850MSRP
—Used
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Eza Sealander
Ezamicro

Sealander

7 variantsSeries
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,411MSRP
—Used
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Varius SEEK
Variusmicro

SEEK

2 variantsSEEK
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,095MSRP
—Used
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LIV Watches GX-Diver's
LIV Watchesmicro

GX-Diver's

21 variantsSeries
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$890MSRP
—Used
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Limes Endurance II
Limesmicro

Endurance II

3 variantsSeries
41.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
—Used
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Squale 1545
Squalemicro

1545

5 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$930MSRP
—Used
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Akrone C-02 Tactik Kaki
Akronemicro

C-02 Tactik Kaki

41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$624MSRP
—Used
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Boldr Expedition II
Boldrmicro

Expedition II

7 variantsSeries
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$699MSRP
—Used
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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.

Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
Marathon

GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,100MSRP
—Used
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Christopher Ward C60 Pro 300
Christopher Ward

C60 Pro 300

2 variantsC60
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,550MSRP
—Used
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Christopher Ward C60 Pro 300 Vintage
Christopher Ward

C60 Pro 300 Vintage

Ref. C60-42ADC31B0KK0-VT1
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,550MSRP
—Used
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Marathon Jeep Rubicon GSAR
Marathon
Jeep x Marathon

Jeep Rubicon GSAR

Ref. WW194006SS-4101-KIT
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,100MSRP
—Used
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Glycine Combat Sub Vintage
Glycine

Combat Sub Vintage

2 variantsCombat Sub Vintage
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,750MSRP
—Used
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Glycine Combat Sub
Glycine

Combat Sub

5 variantsCombat Sub
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,850MSRP
—Used
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Yema Superman Heritage
Yema

Superman Heritage

2 variantsSuperman
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,004MSRP
—Used
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Glycine Combat Sub Box Ceramic
Glycine

Combat Sub Box Ceramic

3 variantsCombat Sub Box Ceramic
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,800MSRP
—Used
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Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident Reef

5 variantsTrident
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$995MSRP
—Used
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Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm
Marathon

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm

41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,800MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$900MSRP
—Used
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Yema Diver
Yema

Diver

2 variantsDiver
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$990MSRP
—Used
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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.

Stowa Prodiver
Stowamicro

Prodiver

6 variantsSeries
42mm·Automatic·1000m WR
—MSRP
—Used
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Stowa Prodiver Vintage 95 Limited
Stowamicro

Prodiver Vintage 95 Limited

2 variantsSeries
42mm·Automatic·1000m WR
—MSRP
—Used
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Orient Kamasu
Orient

Kamasu

4 variantsKamasu
41.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$375MSRP
—Used
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Damasko DSub50
Damaskomicro

DSub50

2 variantsSeries
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
—Used
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Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAC0Q

AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

6 variantsAC0Q
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$370MSRP
—Used
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Damasko DSub10 black
Damaskomicro

DSub10 black

42mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
—Used
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Damasko DSub10
Damaskomicro

DSub10

43mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
—Used
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Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverMako

Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

4 variantsMako
41.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$375MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

4 variantsProspex Sea
41.7mm·Automatic·200m WR
$595MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

45mm·Automatic·200m WR
$625MSRP
—Used
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Seiko King Turtle
Seiko
Prospex Sea

King Turtle

4 variantsProspex Sea
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
$650MSRP
—Used
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Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic
Citizen

Promaster Diver Automatic

2 variantsPromaster
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$469MSRP
—Used
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Fortis Flieger F-41
Fortis

Flieger F-41

4 variantsRef. F-41
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,530MSRP
—Used
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Bremont S302
Bremont
Supermarine

S302

6 variantsSupermarine
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,900MSRP
—Used
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Longines LEGEND DIVER 42
Longines

LEGEND DIVER 42

4 variantsLegend Diver
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,850MSRP
—Used
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Breitling Superocean Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Automatic

36/42/44/46mm
19 variantsSuperocean
36/42/44/46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,700MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch
Seiko

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch

2 variantsProspex Marinemaster
42.6mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,900MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$3,300MSRP
—Used
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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
—Used
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Bremont Supermarine 300M
Bremont

Supermarine 300M

8 variantsSupermarine
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,550MSRP
—Used
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Sinn EZM 3 S
Sinn

EZM 3 S

41mm·Automatic·500m WR
$3,046MSRP
—Used
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Longines HYDROCONQUEST GMT
Longines

HYDROCONQUEST GMT

5 variantsHydroConquest GMT
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,350MSRP
—Used
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Breitling Superocean Heritage 57
Breitling

Superocean Heritage 57

2 variantsSuperocean Heritage
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,250MSRP
—Used
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Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm
Omega

Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm

25 variantsSeamaster Diver 300M
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$6,300MSRP
—Used
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