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STEELDIVE SD1985
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the STEELDIVE SD1985

Ref. SD1985

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
$268
The short answer

The closest alternative to the STEELDIVE SD1985 is the Invicta Pro Diver 0420 — shared caliber (Seiko NH35) and Pro diver. From the independents, the Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Shared caliber (Seiko NH35). Stepping up, the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0083 ($1,450) 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 V3 300m
Zelosmicro

Hammerhead V3 300m

7 variants
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$449MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1985
Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium
Zelosmicro

Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium

10 variants · Hammerhead V3
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$559MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1985
Zelos SS Damascus LE
Zelosmicro
Hammerhead

SS Damascus LE

 
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$799MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1985
Spinnaker Dumas Automatic
Spinnakermicro

Dumas Automatic

11 variants · Dumas
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$239MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1985
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 SD1985
MMI Watches DUMBO 500M DIVE WATCH 316L NH35 "STEEL BRACELET PACKAGE" DB1NHS
MMI Watchesmicro

DUMBO 500M DIVE WATCH 316L NH35 "STEEL BRACELET PACKAGE" DB1NHS

 
46mm·Automatic·500m WR
$425MSRP
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Spinnaker Fleuss
Spinnakermicro

Fleuss

22 variants
43mm·Automatic·150m WR
$179MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1985
Spinnaker Wreck Automatic
Spinnakermicro

Wreck Automatic

4 variants · Wreck
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$189MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1985
Thorn Watchdives WD6105 Retro Captain Willard 6105 Dive Watch
Thornmicro

Watchdives WD6105 Retro Captain Willard 6105 Dive Watch

 
43.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$129MSRP
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DIFICIANO Marlin
DIFICIANOmicro

Marlin

4 variants
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$399MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1985
Boldr Odyssey Original
Boldrmicro

Odyssey Original

3 variants
45.5mm·Automatic·500m WR
$799MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1985
Draken Tugela
Drakenmicro

Tugela

5 variants
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$453MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1985

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 0420
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 0420

 
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1985
Invicta Pro Diver 3044
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 3044

11 variants
47mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1985
Invicta Pro Diver 5053OBXL
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 5053OBXL

2 variants
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1985
Orient World Map (Revival)
Orient

World Map (Revival)

3 variants
43.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$450MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1985
Orient Neo Classic Sports LE
Orient

Neo Classic Sports LE

3 variants
43.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$415MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1985
Orient Kanno
Orient

Kanno

4 variants
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$320MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1985
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
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1985
Seiko 5KX
Seiko
5 Sports SKX series

5KX

11 variants · 5 Sports SKX series
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1985
Seiko 5 Sports Dual-Crown Diver SRPB29
Seiko

5 Sports Dual-Crown Diver SRPB29

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$399MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1985
Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic
Citizen

Promaster Diver Automatic

3 variants · Promaster
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$469MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1985
Timex Deepwater Meridian 200 Automatic 44mm HNBR Rubber Strap Watch
Timex

Deepwater Meridian 200 Automatic 44mm HNBR Rubber Strap Watch

 
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$409MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1985
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
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1985

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0083
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0083

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,450MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1985
Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0087
Glycine

Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0087

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,450MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1985
Longines HYDROCONQUEST GMT
Longines

HYDROCONQUEST GMT

5 variants · Ref. L3.890.4.06.6
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,350MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1985
Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0249
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0249

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,530MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1985
Fortis Marinemaster M-44
Fortis

Marinemaster M-44

5 variants · Marinemaster
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,120MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1985
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 SD1985
Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

 
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$3,300MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1985
Seiko King Turtle
Seiko
Prospex Sea

King Turtle

4 variants · Prospex Sea
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
$650MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1985
DOXA SUB 200 II
DOXA

SUB 200 II

5 variants
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,750MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1985
Orient Sports Diver
Orient

Sports Diver

4 variants
43.6mm·Automatic·100m WR
$745MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1985
Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm
Marathon

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm

 
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,800MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1985
Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
Marathon

GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

 
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,100MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1985
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