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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 Invicta Pro Diver 3044 — shared caliber (Seiko NH35) and Pro diver. From the independents, the Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Shared caliber (Seiko NH35). Stepping up, the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition ($4,600) 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.

Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze
Zelosmicro

Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze

6 variants · Hammerhead V3
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$449MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Boldr Odyssey Bronze
Boldrmicro

Odyssey Bronze

8 variants
45.5mm·Automatic·500m WR
$649MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium
Zelosmicro

Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium

10 variants · Hammerhead V3
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$559MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Erebus Watches Titan
Erebus Watchesmicro

Titan

9 variants
44mm·Automatic·500m WR
$549MSRP
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Spinnaker Hull Commander
Spinnakermicro

Hull Commander

 
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$520MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
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
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Spinnaker Dumas Automatic
Spinnakermicro

Dumas Automatic

11 variants · Dumas
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$239MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
BOLDR Supply Co. Odyssey Bronze Serpentine
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Odyssey Bronze Serpentine

 
45.5mm·Automatic·500m WR
$649MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
MMI Watches DUMBO 500M DIVE WATCH 316L NH35 "STEEL BRACELET PACKAGE" DB1NHS
MMI Watchesmicro

DUMBO 500M DIVE WATCH 316L NH35 "STEEL BRACELET PACKAGE" DB1NHS

 
46mm·Automatic·500m WR
$425MSRP
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Audaz ADZ-3000
Audazmicro

ADZ-3000

6 variants
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$425MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
MMI Watches DUMBO 500M DIVE WATCH DLC 316L NH35 DB8NHS
MMI Watchesmicro

DUMBO 500M DIVE WATCH DLC 316L NH35 DB8NHS

2 variants
46mm·Automatic·500m WR
$445MSRP
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Audaz Reef Diver
Audazmicro

Reef Diver

8 variants
45mm·Automatic·300m WR
$420MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S

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.

Invicta Pro Diver 3044
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 3044

11 variants
47mm·Automatic·300m 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
Orient M-Force AC0L
Orient

M-Force AC0L

4 variants · M-Force
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
$605MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Invicta Jason Taylor 30194
Invictamicro

Jason Taylor 30194

2 variants
47mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Orient RA-AC0K05G00B LE
Orient

RA-AC0K05G00B LE

 
43.4mm·Automatic·200m WR
$450MSRP
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
$615MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Orient Kamasu
Orient

Kamasu

4 variants
41.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$375MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic
Citizen

Promaster Diver Automatic

3 variants · Promaster
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$469MSRP
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
Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

2 variants
43.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$625MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Stowa Prodiver
Stowamicro

Prodiver

6 variants
42mm·Automatic·1000m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

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
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Breitling Superocean Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Automatic

20 variants · Superocean
36/42/44/46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,700MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
DOXA SUB 200 II
DOXA

SUB 200 II

5 variants
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,750MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto

 
46mm·Automatic·1000m WR
$1,675MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Glycine Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0276
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0276

 
46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,530MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
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
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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
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
DOXA SUB 200 C-GRAPH II
DOXA

SUB 200 C-GRAPH II

6 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,890MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
DOXA SUB 200 T.GRAPH
DOXA

SUB 200 T.GRAPH

2 variants
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,200MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Bremont S502
Bremont
Supermarine

S502

3 variants · Supermarine
43mm·Automatic·500m WR
$5,100MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Fortis Marinemaster M-44
Fortis

Marinemaster M-44

5 variants · Marinemaster
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,120MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
Marathon JDD (Jumbo Day/Date) Anthracite Diver's Automatic
Marathon

JDD (Jumbo Day/Date) Anthracite Diver's Automatic

 
46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,250MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1949S
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