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STEELDIVE SD1982S
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the STEELDIVE SD1982S

Ref. SD1982S

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

Case
46.5mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Diver
MSRP
$358
The short answer

The closest alternative to the STEELDIVE SD1982S is the Invicta Pro Diver 18160 — shared caliber (Seiko NH35) and Visually similar. 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 Glycine Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0276 ($1,530) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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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
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Spinnaker Piccard
Spinnakermicro

Piccard

10 variants
45mm·Automatic·550m WR
$550MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982S
Spinnaker Fleuss
Spinnakermicro

Fleuss

23 variants
43mm·Automatic·150m WR
$179MSRP
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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 316L NH35 "STEEL BRACELET PACKAGE" DB2NHS
MMI Watchesmicro

DUMBO 500M DIVE WATCH 316L NH35 "STEEL BRACELET PACKAGE" DB2NHS

 
46mm·Automatic·500m WR
$425MSRP
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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
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982S
Boldr Odyssey Bronze
Boldrmicro

Odyssey Bronze

8 variants
45.5mm·Automatic·500m WR
$649MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982S
Spinnaker Wreck Automatic
Spinnakermicro

Wreck Automatic

4 variants · Wreck
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$189MSRP
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Undone PVD Foxtrot Automatic
Undonemicro

PVD Foxtrot Automatic

 
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$385MSRP
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Buyalov РР03 Акула
Buyalovmicro

РР03 Акула

3 variants
44.83mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982S
BOLDR Supply Co. Odyssey Bronze Serpentine
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Odyssey Bronze Serpentine

 
45.5mm·Automatic·500m WR
$649MSRP
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Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium
Zelosmicro

Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium

10 variants · Hammerhead V3
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$559MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982S

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 18160
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 18160

5 variants
47mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
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Invicta Jason Taylor 28522
Invictamicro

Jason Taylor 28522

3 variants
48mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982S
Invicta Jason Taylor 28525
Invictamicro

Jason Taylor 28525

 
48mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982S
Orient FAA02008D9
Orient

FAA02008D9

 
47mm·Automatic·200m WR
$265MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982S
Glycine Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0257
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0257

 
46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$650MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982S
Orient Neo Classic Sports LE
Orient

Neo Classic Sports LE

3 variants
43.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$415MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982S
Orient Retro Future Camera (Revival)
Orient

Retro Future Camera (Revival)

3 variants
46mm·Automatic
$500MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982S
Glycine Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch

4 variants
46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,650MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982S
Glycine Men's Combat Sub Vintage Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0265
Glycine

Men's Combat Sub Vintage Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0265

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$615MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982S
Seiko 5KX
Seiko
5 Sports SKX series

5KX

11 variants · 5 Sports SKX series
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982S
Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic
Citizen

Promaster Diver Automatic

3 variants · Promaster
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$469MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982S
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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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

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 SD1982S
Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto

 
46mm·Automatic·1000m WR
$1,675MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982S
Glycine Men's Combat Sub Bronze 48mm Automatic Watch GL0200
Glycine

Men's Combat Sub Bronze 48mm Automatic Watch GL0200

 
48.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,530MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982S
Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Frogman Auto

3 variants
41/42/46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,395MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982S
Glycine Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0278
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0278

 
46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,530MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982S
DOXA SUB 300 Carbon
DOXA

SUB 300 Carbon

8 variants
42.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$4,390MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982S
DOXA SUB 200 T.GRAPH
DOXA

SUB 200 T.GRAPH

2 variants
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,200MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982S
DOXA SUB 750T
DOXA

SUB 750T

8 variants
45mm·Automatic·750m WR
$2,790MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982S
Junghans 1972 Competition
Junghans

1972 Competition

3 variants
45.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,110MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982S
Breitling Superocean Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Automatic

20 variants · Superocean
36/42/44/46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,700MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982S
Hamilton Khaki Navy BeLOWZERO Auto Titanium
Hamilton

Khaki Navy BeLOWZERO Auto Titanium

2 variants
46mm·Automatic·1000m WR
$2,175MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982S
Orient Sports Diver
Orient

Sports Diver

4 variants
43.6mm·Automatic·100m WR
$745MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982S
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