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Seiko Monster
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Seiko Monster

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

Case
42.4mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Diver
MSRP
$550
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Seiko Monster is the Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition ($550) — shared caliber (Seiko 4R36) and Same family (Prospex Sea). If price is the constraint, the Orient FAA02007B9 at $265 (vs $550 for the Monster) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Borealis Watch Co. Estoril 300 GMT is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Pro diver. Stepping up, the Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition ($1,750) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

42 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Borealis Watch Co. Estoril 300 GMT
Borealis Watch Co.micro

Estoril 300 GMT

14 variants
41.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$600MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
Phoibos Leviathan
Phoibosmicro

Leviathan

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
Marloe Watch Company Morar 310
Marloe Watch Companymicro

Morar 310

8 variants
42mm·Automatic·310m WR
$499MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 GMT
Borealis Watch Co.micro

Sea Storm MK2 GMT

9 variants
41.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$415MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
Duxot Atlantica Diver Automatic
Duxotmicro

Atlantica Diver Automatic

12 variants · Atlantica Diver
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$159MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
Dryden Pathfinder
Drydenmicro

Pathfinder

9 variants
41mm·Automatic·201m WR
$650MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Diver Watch-AM151MS
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Automatic Diver Watch-AM151MS

5 variants
42.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$154MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
Borealis Watch Co. Caloura 300m
Borealis Watch Co.micro

Caloura 300m

4 variants
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$275MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
Spinnaker Tesei Titanium
Spinnakermicro

Tesei Titanium

3 variants · Tesei
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$625MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
Zelos Blacktip 41
Zelosmicro

Blacktip 41

4 variants · Blacktip
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$499MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
Henry Archer Nordlys
Henry Archermicro

Nordlys

13 variants · Ref. 5744002550358
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$430MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
Spinnaker Wreck Automatic
Spinnakermicro

Wreck Automatic

4 variants · Wreck
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$189MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster

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 Save the Ocean Special Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

 
42.4mm·Automatic·200m WR
$550MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

 
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
$650MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

2 variants · Prospex Sea
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
$625MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
Tissot Seastar 1000
Tissot

Seastar 1000

7 variants
40/43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$875MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverMako

Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

4 variants · Mako
41.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$375MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
Orient AA08 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAA08

AA08 Diver Watch

4 variants · AA08
41.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$390MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
Orient Kamasu
Orient

Kamasu

4 variants
41.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$375MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
Glycine Combat Sub Sport
Glycine

Combat Sub Sport

8 variants · Ref. GL0487
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,650MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic
Citizen

Promaster Diver Automatic

3 variants · Promaster
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$469MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident Reef

5 variants · Trident
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident Pro 300

3 variants · Trident
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,095MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
Yema Superman Heritage
Yema

Superman Heritage

2 variants · Superman
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,004MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster

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.

Orient FAA02007B9
Orient

FAA02007B9

 
47mm·Automatic·200m WR
$265MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
Orient FAA02008D9
Orient

FAA02008D9

 
47mm·Automatic·200m WR
$265MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
Swatch Sistem Sea
Swatch

Sistem Sea

Ref. SUTN403
42mm·Automatic
$170MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
Swatch The Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Summer Ed
Swatch

The Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Summer Ed

Ref. SUTZ407
42mm·Automatic
$170MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
Orient Sport Watch
Orient

Sport Watch

3 variants · Sport
41.9mm·Automatic
$245MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
Swatch Am51
Swatch

Am51

Ref. SO30B400
42mm·Automatic
$170MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition

 
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,750MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
Seiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

 
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,750MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
Seiko 62MAS
Seiko
Prospex Sea

62MAS

 
40.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
Glycine Combat Sub Vintage
Glycine

Combat Sub Vintage

2 variants · Ref. GL0259
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,750MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Scuba Auto

4 variants
40/43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$975MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm
Omega

Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm

25 variants · Seamaster Diver 300M
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$6,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm
Marathon

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

 
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
DOXA SUB 300
DOXA

SUB 300

8 variants
42.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,890MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
Tissot Seastar 2000
Tissot

Seastar 2000

 
46mm·Automatic·600m WR
$1,275MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
Glycine Combat Sub
Glycine

Combat Sub

5 variants · Ref. GL0426
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
Longines LEGEND DIVER 59
Longines

LEGEND DIVER 59

Ref. L3.795.4.59.9
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$4,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Frogman Auto

3 variants
41/42/46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,395MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Monster
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