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STEELDIVE SD1982Y
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the STEELDIVE SD1982Y

Ref. SD1982Y

41 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
$588
The short answer

The closest alternative to the STEELDIVE SD1982Y is the Invicta Jason Taylor 23717 — shared caliber (Seiko NH35) and Pro diver. If price is the constraint, the Orient FAA02008D9 at $265 (vs $588 for the SD1982Y) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Zelos Hammerhead Ti-Damascus Meteorite is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Shared caliber (Seiko NH35). Stepping up, the Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto ($1,675) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

41 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Zelos Hammerhead Ti-Damascus Meteorite
Zelosmicro

Hammerhead Ti-Damascus Meteorite

 
44mm·Automatic·1000m WR
$1,499MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y
Spinnaker Piccard
Spinnakermicro

Piccard

10 variants
45mm·Automatic·550m WR
$550MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y
Zelos Hammerhead Ti-Damascus Black
Zelosmicro

Hammerhead Ti-Damascus Black

 
44mm·Automatic·1000m WR
$1,399MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y
Zelos Crystallised TI LE
Zelosmicro
Hammerhead

Crystallised TI LE

 
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$899MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y
Merkur MONOBLOCK TUNA
Merkurmicro
Dive

MONOBLOCK TUNA

2 variants
47mm·Automatic·200m WR
$279MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y
Boldr Odyssey Bronze
Boldrmicro

Odyssey Bronze

8 variants
45.5mm·Automatic·500m WR
$649MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y
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
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y
WISE DIVING DSX Gen 2
WISEmicro

DIVING DSX Gen 2

4 variants
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$495MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y
Ratio FreeDiver 1066KE20-33VA
Ratiomicro

FreeDiver 1066KE20-33VA

3 variants
45mm·Automatic·1000m WR
$225MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y
Boldr Odyssey Original
Boldrmicro

Odyssey Original

3 variants
45.5mm·Automatic·500m WR
$799MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y
BOLDR Supply Co. Odyssey Bronze Serpentine
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Odyssey Bronze Serpentine

 
45.5mm·Automatic·500m WR
$649MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y
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
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y

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 Jason Taylor 23717
Invictamicro

Jason Taylor 23717

 
47mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y
Invicta Pro Diver 18160
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 18160

5 variants
47mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y
Invicta Pro Diver 3044
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 3044

11 variants
47mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y
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 SD1982Y
Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

 
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
$650MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y
Orient SAA0200AB9
Orient

SAA0200AB9

 
48mm·Automatic·200m WR
$330MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y
Orient M-Force AC0L
Orient

M-Force AC0L

4 variants · M-Force
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
$605MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y
Seiko Ice Diver
Seiko
Prospex Sea

Ice Diver

4 variants · Prospex Sea
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
$900MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y
Orient Retro Future Camera (Revival)
Orient

Retro Future Camera (Revival)

3 variants
46mm·Automatic
$500MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y
Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic
Citizen

Promaster Diver Automatic

3 variants · Promaster
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$469MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y
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
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y
Glycine Men's Airman SST GMT 43mm Automatic Watch GL0310
Glycine
Airman

Men's Airman SST GMT 43mm Automatic Watch GL0310

 
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$905MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y

Cheaper alternatives· 5

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

Orient FAA02008D9
Orient

FAA02008D9

 
47mm·Automatic·200m WR
$265MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y
Orient FAA02007B9
Orient

FAA02007B9

 
47mm·Automatic·200m WR
$265MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y
Orient AA02 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAA02

AA02 Diver Watch

3 variants · AA02
41.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$285MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y
Seiko SCVE053
Seiko

SCVE053

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$207MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y
Seiko Conceptual SNK807K2
Seiko
Seiko 5

Conceptual SNK807K2

 
37mm·Automatic
$115MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto

Ref. H77805335
46mm·Automatic·1000m WR
$1,675MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y
Hamilton Khaki Navy BeLOWZERO Auto Titanium
Hamilton

Khaki Navy BeLOWZERO Auto Titanium

2 variants · Ref. H78505330
46mm·Automatic·1000m WR
$2,175MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y
Breitling Superocean Automatic 46 Super Diver
Breitling

Superocean Automatic 46 Super Diver

3 variants · Superocean
46mm·Automatic·1000m WR
$6,900MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y
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 SD1982Y
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
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y
Glycine Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0280
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0280

 
46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,530MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y
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 SD1982Y
Grand Seiko SLGA001
Grand Seiko
Evolution 9

SLGA001

 
46.9mm·Spring Drive
$11,100MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y
DOXA SUB 200 II
DOXA

SUB 200 II

5 variants
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,750MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y
DOXA Doxa Sub 300T Ti
DOXA
SUB

Doxa Sub 300T Ti

4 variants
42.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,190MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y
Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Frogman Auto

3 variants · Ref. H77455330
41/42/46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,395MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y
Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

 
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,200MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1982Y
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