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STEELDIVE SD1982T
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the STEELDIVE SD1982T

Ref. SD1982T

37 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
$398
The short answer

The closest alternative to the STEELDIVE SD1982T is the Invicta Pro Diver 18160 — shared caliber (Seiko NH35) and Pro diver. If price is the constraint, the Seiko Conceptual SNK807K2 at $115 (vs $398 for the SD1982T) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Spinnaker Piccard is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Shared caliber (Seiko NH35). Stepping up, the Tissot Seastar 2000 ($1,275) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

37 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Spinnaker Piccard
Spinnakermicro

Piccard

10 variants
45mm·Automatic·550m WR
$550MSRP
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Spinnaker Dumas Automatic
Spinnakermicro

Dumas Automatic

11 variants · Dumas
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$239MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982T
Spinnaker Wreck Automatic
Spinnakermicro

Wreck Automatic

4 variants · Wreck
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$189MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982T
Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m
Zelosmicro

Hammerhead V3 300m

7 variants
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$449MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982T
Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium
Zelosmicro

Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium

10 variants · Hammerhead V3
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$559MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982T
Audaz Ocean Raider
Audazmicro

Ocean Raider

3 variants
45mm·Automatic·300m WR
$400MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982T
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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Ratio FreeDiver 1066KE26-33VA
Ratiomicro

FreeDiver 1066KE26-33VA

4 variants
45mm·Automatic·1000m WR
$249MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982T
Zelos Hammerhead Titanium 1000m Submarine Limited Edition
Zelosmicro

Hammerhead Titanium 1000m Submarine Limited Edition

 
44mm·Automatic·1000m WR
$849MSRP
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Buyalov РР03 Акула
Buyalovmicro

РР03 Акула

3 variants
44.83mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982T
Merkur MONOBLOCK TUNA
Merkurmicro
Dive

MONOBLOCK TUNA

2 variants
47mm·Automatic·200m WR
$279MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982T
Ratio FreeDiver 1066KE20-33VA
Ratiomicro

FreeDiver 1066KE20-33VA

3 variants
45mm·Automatic·1000m WR
$225MSRP
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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.

Invicta Pro Diver 18160
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 18160

5 variants
47mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982T
Invicta Pro Diver 28948
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 28948

8 variants
47mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982T
Invicta Pro Diver 0420
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 0420

 
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982T
Orient FAA02008D9
Orient

FAA02008D9

 
47mm·Automatic·200m WR
$265MSRP
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Orient SAA0200AB9
Orient

SAA0200AB9

 
48mm·Automatic·200m WR
$330MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982T
Seiko King Turtle
Seiko
Prospex Sea

King Turtle

4 variants · Prospex Sea
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
$650MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982T
Orient FAA02007B9
Orient

FAA02007B9

 
47mm·Automatic·200m WR
$265MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982T
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
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982T
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 SD1982T
Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

 
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
$650MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982T
Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic
Citizen

Promaster Diver Automatic

3 variants · Promaster
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$469MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982T
Timex Expedition Pioneer Titanium Automatic 41mm HNBR Synthetic Rubber Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Pioneer Titanium Automatic 41mm HNBR Synthetic Rubber Strap Watch

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$479MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 1

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Seiko Conceptual SNK807K2
Seiko
Seiko 5

Conceptual SNK807K2

 
37mm·Automatic
$115MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982T

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Tissot Seastar 2000
Tissot

Seastar 2000

 
46mm·Automatic·600m WR
$1,275MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982T
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
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0254
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0254

 
46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,530MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982T
Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto

Ref. H77805335
46mm·Automatic·1000m WR
$1,675MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

4 variants
43.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,500MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982T
Glycine Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0275
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0275

 
46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,530MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982T
Breitling Superocean Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Automatic

20 variants · Superocean
36/42/44/46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,700MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982T
Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport GMT 42mm Automatic Watch GL0381
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Sport GMT 42mm Automatic Watch GL0381

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,995MSRP
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Junghans Aquaris Red
Junghans

Aquaris Red

3 variants
46.9mm·Automatic·500m WR
$3,220MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982T
Seiko Prospex LX line
Seiko

Prospex LX line

 
44.8mm·Spring Drive·300m WR
$6,500MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982T
Tissot Seastar 1000
Tissot

Seastar 1000

7 variants
40/43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$875MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982T
Oris New York Harbor Limited Edition II
Oris
Aquis

New York Harbor Limited Edition II

5 variants · Aquis
43.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,000MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982T
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