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STEELDIVE SD1971
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the STEELDIVE SD1971

Ref. SD1971

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

Case
44.9mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Diver
MSRP
$138
The short answer

The closest alternative to the STEELDIVE SD1971 is the Orient FAA02007B9 ($265) — common cross-shop and Pro diver. From the independents, the Ratio FreeDiver 1066KE20-33VA is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko NH35) and Pro diver.

29 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Ratio FreeDiver 1066KE20-33VA
Ratiomicro

FreeDiver 1066KE20-33VA

3 variants
45mm·Automatic·1000m WR
$225MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1971
Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m
Zelosmicro

Hammerhead V3 300m

7 variants
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$449MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1971
Spinnaker Dumas Automatic
Spinnakermicro

Dumas Automatic

11 variants · Dumas
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$239MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1971
Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon
Spinnakermicro

Tesei Forged Carbon

3 variants · Tesei
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$550MSRP
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Spinnaker Wreck Automatic
Spinnakermicro

Wreck Automatic

4 variants · Wreck
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$189MSRP
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WISE DIVING DSX Gen 2
WISEmicro

DIVING DSX Gen 2

4 variants
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$495MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1971
Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Steel MOP
Zelosmicro

Hammerhead V3 300m Steel MOP

 
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$499MSRP
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Boldr Odyssey Original
Boldrmicro

Odyssey Original

3 variants
45.5mm·Automatic·500m WR
$799MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1971
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 ADZ-3000
Audazmicro

ADZ-3000

6 variants
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$425MSRP
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Zelos Horizons 43mm
Zelosmicro

Horizons 43mm

3 variants
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$549MSRP
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Erebus Watches Titan
Erebus Watchesmicro

Titan

9 variants
44mm·Automatic·500m WR
$549MSRP
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Mainstream picks· 5

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 FAA02007B9
Orient

FAA02007B9

 
47mm·Automatic·200m WR
$265MSRP
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Orient FAA02008D9
Orient

FAA02008D9

 
47mm·Automatic·200m WR
$265MSRP
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Seiko SCVE053
Seiko

SCVE053

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$207MSRP
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Swatch Sistem Slate
Swatch

Sistem Slate

Ref. YIB400
42mm·Automatic
$250MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1971
Swatch Sistem Lake
Swatch

Sistem Lake

Ref. YIS420
42mm·Automatic
$230MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Invicta Pro Diver 36972
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 36972

2 variants
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1971
Invicta Pro Diver 0420
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 0420

 
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1971
Invicta Pro Diver 18160
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 18160

5 variants
47mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1971
Seiko Ice Diver
Seiko
Prospex Sea

Ice Diver

4 variants · Prospex Sea
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
$900MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1971
Seiko Prospex 1968 Mechanical Divers Modern Design
Seiko

Prospex 1968 Mechanical Divers Modern Design

 
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$570Historical price (2018-03-22)
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1971
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
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DOXA SUB 200 II
DOXA

SUB 200 II

5 variants
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,750MSRP
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Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic
Citizen

Promaster Diver Automatic

3 variants · Promaster
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$469MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub Box Ceramic 41mm Automatic Watch
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Box Ceramic 41mm Automatic Watch

5 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$705MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1971
Orient M-Force AC0L
Orient

M-Force AC0L

4 variants · M-Force
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
$605MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1971
Orient Sports Diver
Orient

Sports Diver

4 variants
43.6mm·Automatic·100m WR
$745MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1971
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
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