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STEELDIVE SD1949S
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the STEELDIVE SD1949S

Ref. SD1949S

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

Case
45mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Diver
MSRP
$309
The short answer

The closest alternative to the STEELDIVE SD1949S is the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Automatic Diver's SRPB99 — common cross-shop and Cushion case. From the independents, the MMI Watches DUMBO 500M DIVE WATCH BRONZE CUSN8 NH35 "LEATHER PACKAGE" DB1NHC is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko NH35) and Cushion case. Stepping up, the Bell & Ross 03-92 Diver Blue Steel ($4,200) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

36 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

MMI Watches DUMBO 500M DIVE WATCH BRONZE CUSN8 NH35 "LEATHER PACKAGE" DB1NHC
MMI Watchesmicro

DUMBO 500M DIVE WATCH BRONZE CUSN8 NH35 "LEATHER PACKAGE" DB1NHC

2 variants
46mm·Automatic·500m WR
$530MSRP
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MMI Watches DUMBO 500M DIVE WATCH DB6NHS
MMI Watchesmicro

DUMBO 500M DIVE WATCH DB6NHS

4 variants
46mm·Automatic·500m WR
$390MSRP
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Spinnaker Hull Titanium Bronze
Spinnakermicro

Hull Titanium Bronze

3 variants · Hull
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$425MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Briston Clubmaster Diver Pro - Noir/Jaune
Bristonmicro

Clubmaster Diver Pro - Noir/Jaune

 
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$480MSRP
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Raven MCTP - 42mm Diver
Ravenmicro

MCTP - 42mm Diver

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$600MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Buyalov A67 Бронза
Buyalovmicro
А67

A67 Бронза

4 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Aquatico Super Charger Bronze Blue Dial Watch NO DATE
Aquaticomicro

Super Charger Bronze Blue Dial Watch NO DATE

 
43mm·Automatic·1000m WR
$599MSRP
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Aquatico Super Bronze Tritium Black Dial
Aquaticomicro

Super Bronze Tritium Black Dial

3 variants
43mm·Automatic·1000m WR
$599MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Aquatico Super Charger Date
Aquaticomicro

Super Charger Date

3 variants
43mm·Automatic·1000m WR
$599MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Briston Clubmaster Diver
Bristonmicro

Clubmaster Diver

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$378MSRP
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MMI Watches CUTTLECHRON BRONZE CUSN8
MMI Watchesmicro

CUTTLECHRON BRONZE CUSN8

5 variants
42mm·Automatic·150m WR
$575MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Zelos Hammerhead 1000m Diver Black with Ceramic Bezel
Zelosmicro

Hammerhead 1000m Diver Black with Ceramic Bezel

 
44mm·Automatic·1000m WR
$499MSRP
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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 PADI Automatic Diver's SRPB99
Seiko

Prospex Sea PADI Automatic Diver's SRPB99

Ref. SRPB99K1
43.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Invicta Pro Diver 0420
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 0420

 
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Invicta Pro Diver 36972
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 36972

2 variants
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Invicta Pro Diver 18160
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 18160

5 variants
47mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0322
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Sport Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0322

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$585MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0325
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Sport Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0325

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$615MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Glycine Men's Combat Sub Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0425
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0425

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$400MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Orient M-Force AC0L
Orient

M-Force AC0L

4 variants · M-Force
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
$605MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Orient FAA02007B9
Orient

FAA02007B9

 
47mm·Automatic·200m WR
$265MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Orient FAA02008D9
Orient

FAA02008D9

 
47mm·Automatic·200m WR
$265MSRP
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Seiko Prospex 1968 Mechanical Divers Modern Design
Seiko

Prospex 1968 Mechanical Divers Modern Design

 
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$570Historical price (2018-03-22)
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Timex Expedition Pioneer Titanium Automatic 41mm HNBR Synthetic Rubber Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Pioneer Titanium Automatic 41mm HNBR Synthetic Rubber Strap Watch

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$479MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Bell & Ross 03-92 Diver Blue Steel
Bell & Ross

03-92 Diver Blue Steel

 
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$4,200MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0320
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0320

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,995MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition
Seiko

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

 
45.4mm·Automatic·600m WR
$4,600MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0319
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0319

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,995MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON
Longines

ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

Ref. L2.839.4.52.2
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,550MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Bell & Ross BR-03 Diver Black & Green Bronze
Bell & Ross

BR-03 Diver Black & Green Bronze

 
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,300MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto

Ref. H77805335
46mm·Automatic·1000m WR
$1,675MSRP
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DOXA SUB 200 II
DOXA

SUB 200 II

5 variants
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,750MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Bell & Ross BR-03 Diver Black Matte Ceramic
Bell & Ross

BR-03 Diver Black Matte Ceramic

 
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,200MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0317
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0317

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,995MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Massena LAB UNIMATIC U4S-T-SPW
Massena LAB

UNIMATIC U4S-T-SPW

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,995MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Bremont S502
Bremont
Supermarine

S502

3 variants · Supermarine
43mm·Automatic·500m WR
$5,100MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
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