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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series

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

Case
28mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Sport
MSRP
$315
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition ($375) — same family (5 Sports SKX series) and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Orient FNR1Q003W0 at $155 (vs $315 for the 5 Sports SKX series) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the BERNY BERNY-Women Automatic Fashion Watch-AM013VL is the standout microbrand take — looks nearly identical and Automatic. Stepping up, the Tissot Ballade ($1,100) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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50 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

BERNY BERNY-Women Automatic Fashion Watch-AM013VL
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Women Automatic Fashion Watch-AM013VL

4 variants
29.5mm·Automatic
$100MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Borealis Watch Co. Sintra
Borealis Watch Co.micro

Sintra

9 variants
41.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$650MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
AVI-8 Spitfire Smith 24-Hour Automatic Paddy Limited Edition
AVI-8micro

Spitfire Smith 24-Hour Automatic Paddy Limited Edition

 
Automatic
$425MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Astor + Banks Fortitude Pro
Astor + Banksmicro

Fortitude Pro

8 variants · Fortitude
38.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$675MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Oblvlo BLM II
Oblvlomicro
BLM Series

BLM II

Ref. BLM-2
41mm·Automatic
$265MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Dryden Pathfinder
Drydenmicro

Pathfinder

9 variants
41mm·Automatic·201m WR
$650MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Zelos Mako 4
Zelosmicro

Mako 4

22 variants · Mako
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$529MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Nodus Sector II Dive GMT
Nodusmicro

Sector II Dive GMT

3 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$575MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Oblvlo CAM AR Skeleton
Oblvlomicro
CAM Series

CAM AR Skeleton

 
42mm·Automatic
$194MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch Companymicro

Desk Diver

3 variants
36mm·Manual
$750MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Knot Watches AT1-40SSV
Knot Watchesmicro
AT1-40SSVBK_LD-16SVSV-AT-40S

AT1-40SSV

4 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$869MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Spinnaker Croft Pioneer
Spinnakermicro

Croft Pioneer

8 variants · Croft
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$199MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series

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 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

2 variants · 5 Sports SKX series
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$375MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Orient SK Diver Retro (Revival)
Orient

SK Diver Retro (Revival)

3 variants · SK Diver
41.7mm·Automatic
$325MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto Date
Orient

75th Anniversary Stretto Date

2 variants · 75th
38.5mm·Automatic
$395MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Tissot Classic Dream
Tissot

Classic Dream

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$550MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series
Seiko

5 Sports SNXS series

6 variants
37.4mm·Automatic·100m WR
$415MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Orient Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)
Orient

Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)

3 variants
38.4mm·Automatic
$345MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0559
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0559

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$380MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0563
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0563

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$380MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0570
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0570

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$380MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

6 variants
39.5/40.8mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Citizen Tsuyosa
Citizen

Tsuyosa

5 variants · Ref. NJ0200
37mm·Automatic
$356MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Mondaine Retro, 28 mm, Stainless steel watch
Mondaine

Retro, 28 mm, Stainless steel watch

 
28mm·Automatic
$288MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series

Cheaper alternatives· 2

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

Orient FNR1Q003W0
Orient

FNR1Q003W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$155MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Seiko Conceptual SNK807K2
Seiko
Seiko 5

Conceptual SNK807K2

 
37mm·Automatic
$115MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Tissot Ballade
Tissot

Ballade

2 variants
30mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Tissot Le Locle
Tissot

Le Locle

4 variants
29mm·Automatic
$795MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Glycine Men's Airpilot 41mm Automatic Watch GL0509
Glycine

Men's Airpilot 41mm Automatic Watch GL0509

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Auto

8 variants · Ref. H36105140
34/38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Thinline Auto

4 variants · Ref. H38525121
40mm·Automatic
$1,145MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto
Hamilton

American Classic Valiant Auto

3 variants · Ref. H39415754
34/40mm·Automatic
$645MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Orient Sports Diver
Orient

Sports Diver

4 variants
43.6mm·Automatic·100m WR
$745MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Tissot T-Race
Tissot

T-Race

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$875MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Norqain Adventure Sport 37mm S-G Grey
Norqain

Adventure Sport 37mm S-G Grey

 
37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,848MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Glycine Combat Classic
Glycine

Combat Classic

4 variants · Ref. GL0456
43mm·Automatic
$1,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Yema Navygraf Heritage
Yema

Navygraf Heritage

2 variants · Navygraf
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$990MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Hublot Classic Fusion Titanium Blue 45mm
Hublot

Classic Fusion Titanium Blue 45mm

7 variants · Classic Fusion
33/42mm·Automatic
$6,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series

Homages & lookalikes· 12

Watches that share this design language: confirmed homages, close tributes, and lookalikes, including the classics that inspired the look. Hidden when nothing in the catalog is related.

Addiesdive 44.5mm Diver Watch for Men Unique Blue Dial 200M
Addiesdivehomage
Diver's

44.5mm Diver Watch for Men Unique Blue Dial 200M

 
44.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$149MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Addiesdive Pot Cover Diver Watch AD2060
Addiesdivehomage

Pot Cover Diver Watch AD2060

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$165MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Addiesdive Retro Sword Sub NH35 Dive Watch AD2064
Addiesdivehomage
Sub Dive

Retro Sword Sub NH35 Dive Watch AD2064

3 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$139MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Cronos Water Ghost Diver 40mm (L6015M)
Cronoshomage
Cronos 2

Water Ghost Diver 40mm (L6015M)

2 variants · Cronos 2
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$189MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Heimdallr 42mm Automatic Dive Watch H14
Heimdallrhomage
Dive

42mm Automatic Dive Watch H14

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$149MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Heimdallr Sharkey Dive Steel Watch
Heimdallrhomage

Sharkey Dive Steel Watch

3 variants
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$179MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Heimdallr SKX007 Marine300 Dive Watch
Heimdallrhomage

SKX007 Marine300 Dive Watch

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$149MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Pagani Design PD-1702
Pagani Designhomage
Automatic

PD-1702

3 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$147MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Pagani Design PD-1668A
Pagani Designhomage
Automatic

PD-1668A

3 variants
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$142MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Pagani Design PD-1695
Pagani Designhomage
Automatic

PD-1695

3 variants
45mm·Automatic·300m WR
$161MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
San Martin San Martin Diver SN0147
San Martinhomage

San Martin Diver SN0147

2 variants
43mm·Automatic·1000m WR
$278MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
San Martin San Martin Diving Integrated Case SN0146
San Martinhomage

San Martin Diving Integrated Case SN0146

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$278MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
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