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STEELDIVE SD1928H
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the STEELDIVE SD1928H

Ref. SD1928H

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

Case
39mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Diver
MSRP
$119
The short answer

The closest alternative to the STEELDIVE SD1928H is the Seiko SCVE053 ($207) — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. From the independents, the Zelos Swordfish 40mm SS 'Space Coral Carbon' Limited Edition is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Shared caliber (Seiko NH35). Stepping up, the Yema Diver ($990) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

31 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Zelos Swordfish 40mm SS 'Space Coral Carbon' Limited Edition
Zelosmicro

Swordfish 40mm SS 'Space Coral Carbon' Limited Edition

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$449MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1928H
Thorn SHY028 39mm BB58 Snowflake Diver Watch
Thornmicro
BB58 Watches

SHY028 39mm BB58 Snowflake Diver Watch

 
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$169MSRP
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Zelos Swordfish 40mm Crystallized Titanium Limited Edition
Zelosmicro

Swordfish 40mm Crystallized Titanium Limited Edition

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$899MSRP
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Zelos Swordfish 3
Zelosmicro

Swordfish 3

28 variants · Swordfish
40/42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
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Boldr BOLDR x Nitecore
Boldrmicro
Limited Editions

BOLDR x Nitecore

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$449MSRP
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Revelot Hexmariner 39 Marble Carbon Black
Revelotmicro

Hexmariner 39 Marble Carbon Black

 
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$475MSRP
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Thorn SHY027 39mm BB58 Vintage Diver Automatic Watch
Thornmicro
Vintage Diver Watches

SHY027 39mm BB58 Vintage Diver Automatic Watch

 
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$169MSRP
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Militado 38mm NH35 Automatic BB58 Retro Watch ML06
Militadomicro
Lighting Deals-11.11

38mm NH35 Automatic BB58 Retro Watch ML06

4 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$149MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$449MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1928H
Revelot Hexmariner 39 Stormrose Bicolor Steel
Revelotmicro

Hexmariner 39 Stormrose Bicolor Steel

 
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$400MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1928H
Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)
Sheffieldmicro

1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$223MSRP
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Minus-8 Field 1S
Minus-8micro

Field 1S

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$208MSRP
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Mainstream picks· 7

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 SCVE053
Seiko

SCVE053

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$207MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1928H
Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

Ref. YAS100D
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1928H
Casio Edifice EFK-100D
Casio

Edifice EFK-100D

Ref. EFK-100D-7A
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1928H
Seiko SNKE03
Seiko
Seiko 5

SNKE03

Ref. SNKE03K1
38mm·Automatic
$180MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1928H
Seiko Conceptual SNK807K2
Seiko
Seiko 5

Conceptual SNK807K2

 
37mm·Automatic
$115MSRP
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Orient FNR1Q002W0
Orient

FNR1Q002W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$165MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1928H
Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1928H

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Yema Diver
Yema

Diver

2 variants
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$990MSRP
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Invicta Pro Diver 23678
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 23678

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1928H
Orient Diver Design 40
Orient
AC0Q

Diver Design 40

6 variants
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1928H
Invicta Pro Diver 5053
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 5053

5 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1928H
Invicta Pro Diver 8927OB
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 8927OB

7 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1928H
Yema Navygraf CMM.10
Yema

Navygraf CMM.10

 
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,899MSRP
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Yema Superman Gilt CMM.10
Yema

Superman Gilt CMM.10

4 variants · Superman
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,699MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch GL0404
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch GL0404

 
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,650MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1928H
Seiko HBC003J1
Seiko

HBC003J1

 
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1928H
Seiko Diver's Automatic Black Dial Black Rubber Strap Men's Watch SKX013K1
Seiko

Diver's Automatic Black Dial Black Rubber Strap Men's Watch SKX013K1

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch GL0403
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch GL0403

 
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,650MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1928H
Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch GL0409
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch GL0409

 
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,750MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1928H
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