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STEELDIVE SD1968S
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the STEELDIVE SD1968S

Ref. SD1968S

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

Case
44mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Diver
MSRP
$198
The short answer

The closest alternative to the STEELDIVE SD1968S is the Orient FAA02008D9 ($265) — common cross-shop and Pro diver. From the independents, the Zelos Hammerhead 1000m Diver Black with Ceramic Bezel is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Shared caliber (Seiko NH35). Stepping up, the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0322 ($585) 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 1000m Diver Black with Ceramic Bezel
Zelosmicro

Hammerhead 1000m Diver Black with Ceramic Bezel

 
44mm·Automatic·1000m WR
$499MSRP
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Zelos Hammerhead 1000m Diver
Zelosmicro

Hammerhead 1000m Diver

2 variants
44mm·Automatic·1000m WR
$649MSRP
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Zelos Hammerhead 2 1000m Bronze 'Forged Carbon' ETA2892
Zelosmicro

Hammerhead 2 1000m Bronze 'Forged Carbon' ETA2892

 
44mm·Automatic·1000m WR
$849MSRP
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Boldr Odyssey Bronze
Boldrmicro

Odyssey Bronze

8 variants
45.5mm·Automatic·500m WR
$649MSRP
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Makara Watches Hawksbill Sea Turtle
Makara Watchesmicro

Hawksbill Sea Turtle

3 variants
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$395MSRP
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Revelot R11 Storm
Revelotmicro

R11 Storm

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$390MSRP
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Audaz ADZ-2065
Audazmicro

ADZ-2065

6 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$600MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. Odyssey Coral Brown
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Odyssey Coral Brown

2 variants
45.5mm·Automatic·500m WR
$649MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. Odyssey Bronze Auburn
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Odyssey Bronze Auburn

 
45.5mm·Automatic·500m WR
$649MSRP
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Spinnaker Hull Diver
Spinnakermicro

Hull Diver

10 variants · Hull
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$375MSRP
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Spinnaker Wreck Automatic
Spinnakermicro

Wreck Automatic

4 variants · Wreck
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$189MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. Odyssey Bronze Serpentine
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Odyssey Bronze Serpentine

 
45.5mm·Automatic·500m WR
$649MSRP
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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.

Orient FAA02008D9
Orient

FAA02008D9

 
47mm·Automatic·200m WR
$265MSRP
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Orient FAA02007B9
Orient

FAA02007B9

 
47mm·Automatic·200m WR
$265MSRP
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Orient Kamasu
Orient

Kamasu

4 variants
41.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$375MSRP
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Seiko 5KX
Seiko
5 Sports SKX series

5KX

11 variants · 5 Sports SKX series
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$350MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175
Bulova
Vintage Sea Hunter

Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175

5 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
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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
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Seiko 5 Sports Field Series with Green Dial #HDB008
Seiko
Seiko 5 Sports Field Series with Green Dial #HDB008

5 Sports Field Series with Green Dial #HDB008

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$385MSRP
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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 STEELDIVE SD1968S
Timex Peanuts x Timex Marlin Automatic Saxophonist 40mm
Timex

Peanuts x Timex Marlin Automatic Saxophonist 40mm

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$339MSRP
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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 STEELDIVE SD1968S
Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0570
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0570

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$380MSRP
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Swatch Sistem Rosee
Swatch

Sistem Rosee

Ref. YIG400
42mm·Automatic
$285MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

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 SD1968S
Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0323
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Sport Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0323

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$585MSRP
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Invicta Pro Diver 11241
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 11241

 
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1968S
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
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Invicta Pro Diver 5053OBXL
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 5053OBXL

2 variants
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Invicta Pro Diver 18160
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 18160

5 variants
47mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
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DOXA SUB 200 II
DOXA

SUB 200 II

5 variants
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,750MSRP
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Orient Neo Classic Sports LE
Orient

Neo Classic Sports LE

3 variants
43.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$415MSRP
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Orient RA-AC0K05G00B LE
Orient

RA-AC0K05G00B LE

 
43.4mm·Automatic·200m WR
$450MSRP
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Christopher Ward C60 Pro 300 Vintage
Christopher Ward

C60 Pro 300 Vintage

Ref. C60-42ADC31B0KK0-VT1
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,550MSRP
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Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic
Citizen

Promaster Diver Automatic

3 variants · Promaster
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$469MSRP
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Orient M-Force AC0L
Orient

M-Force AC0L

4 variants · M-Force
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
$605MSRP
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