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Watches/Alternatives/STEELDIVE SD1988

Watch alternatives

Alternatives to the STEELDIVE SD1988

Reference SD1988

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Case diameter
55.7 mm
Lug-to-lug
Not recorded
Movement
Automatic
Catalog MSRP
$339
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Closest catalog matchSpinnaker Hull Diver42 mm case, 13.7 mm narrowerSee the match ↓
Lower recorded MSRPSpinnaker Dumas Automatic$219 recorded MSRP, $120 lowerSee the match ↓

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38 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Discover smaller makers with catalog similarities to this watch.

Spinnaker Hull Diver
Spinnaker

Hull Diver

  • 42 mm case, 13.7 mm narrower
  • Same Seiko NH35 caliber
What changes

0.2 mm thinner case. $445 recorded MSRP, $106 higher

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Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m
Zelos

Hammerhead V3 300m

  • 44 mm case, 11.7 mm narrower
  • Same Seiko NH35 caliber
What changes

2.2 mm thinner case. $449 recorded MSRP, $110 higher

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Zelos Horizons 43mm SS Forged Carbon
Zelos

Horizons 43mm SS Forged Carbon

  • 43 mm case, 12.7 mm narrower
  • Same Seiko NH35 caliber
What changes

2.2 mm thinner case. $499 recorded MSRP, $160 higher

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Zelos Swordfish 40mm SS 'Space Coral Carbon' Limited Edition
Zelos

Swordfish 40mm SS 'Space Coral Carbon' Limited Edition

  • 40 mm case, 15.7 mm narrower
  • Same Seiko NH35 caliber
What changes

3.2 mm thinner case. $449 recorded MSRP, $110 higher

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MMI Watches DUMBO 500M Diver 316L NH35 "Steel Bracelet Package" DB1NHS
MMI Watches

DUMBO 500M Diver 316L NH35 "Steel Bracelet Package" DB1NHS

  • 46 mm case, 9.7 mm narrower
  • Same Seiko NH35 caliber
What changes

0.6 mm thinner case. $425 recorded MSRP, $86 higher

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Spinnaker Dumas Automatic
Spinnaker

Dumas Automatic

  • $219 recorded MSRP, $120 lower
  • 44 mm case, 11.7 mm narrower
  • Same Seiko NH35 caliber
What changes

0.2 mm thinner case

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MMI Watches DUMBO 500M Diver DLC 316L NH35 DB8NHS
MMI Watches

DUMBO 500M Diver DLC 316L NH35 DB8NHS

  • 46 mm case, 9.7 mm narrower
  • Same Seiko NH35 caliber
What changes

0.6 mm thinner case. $445 recorded MSRP, $106 higher

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Revelot Hexmariner 39 Marble Carbon Black
Revelot

Hexmariner 39 Marble Carbon Black

  • 39 mm case, 16.7 mm narrower
  • Same Seiko NH35 caliber
What changes

$475 recorded MSRP, $136 higher

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Cooper Watches MWC 24 Jewel 1982 Pattern 300m Military Divers (Date)
Cooper Watches

MWC 24 Jewel 1982 Pattern 300m Military Divers (Date)

  • 40 mm case, 15.7 mm narrower
  • Same Seiko NH35 caliber
What changes

0.2 mm thinner case. $354 recorded MSRP, $15 higher

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Vertigo Watches Diver One V2
Vertigo Watches

Diver One V2

  • $273 recorded MSRP, $66 lower
  • 42 mm case, 13.7 mm narrower
  • Same Seiko NH35 caliber
What changes

1.2 mm thinner case

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Spinnaker Challenger Automatic
Spinnaker

Challenger Automatic

  • $259 recorded MSRP, $80 lower
  • 42 mm case, 13.7 mm narrower
  • Same Seiko NH35 caliber
What changes

3.8 mm thicker case

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Audaz ADZ-3050
Audaz

ADZ-3050

  • 42 mm case, 13.7 mm narrower
  • Same Seiko NH35 caliber
What changes

0.2 mm thinner case. $550 recorded MSRP, $211 higher

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Mainstream picks· 12

Established-brand matches. Compare the recorded dimensions, movement and price for each watch.

Invicta Pro Diver 18160
Invicta

Pro Diver 18160

  • 47 mm case, 8.7 mm narrower
  • Same Seiko NH35 caliber
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Invicta Pro Diver 3044
Invicta

Pro Diver 3044

  • 47 mm case, 8.7 mm narrower
  • Same Seiko NH35 caliber
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Glycine Combat Sub Sport
Glycine

Combat Sub Sport

  • 39 mm case, 16.7 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$540 recorded MSRP, $201 higher

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Glycine Combat Sub Sport
Glycine

Combat Sub Sport

  • 39 mm case, 16.7 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$540 recorded MSRP, $201 higher

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Invicta Pro Diver 0420
Invicta

Pro Diver 0420

  • 45 mm case, 10.7 mm narrower
  • Same Seiko NH35 caliber
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Glycine Combat Sub Sport
Glycine

Combat Sub Sport

  • 39 mm case, 16.7 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

4 mm thinner case. $540 recorded MSRP, $201 higher

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Orient Diver Design 40
Orient

Diver Design 40

  • 39.9 mm case, 15.8 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.4 mm thinner case. $370 recorded MSRP, $31 higher

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Orient SAA0200AB9
Orient

SAA0200AB9

  • $330 recorded MSRP, $9 lower
  • 48 mm case, 7.7 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver
Orient

Mako-3 AA08 Diver

  • 41.8 mm case, 13.9 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.4 mm thinner case. $375 recorded MSRP, $36 higher

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Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

  • 43.8 mm case, 11.9 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.8 mm thinner case. $550 recorded MSRP, $211 higher

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Seiko King Turtle
Seiko

King Turtle

  • 45 mm case, 10.7 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2 mm thinner case. $650 recorded MSRP, $311 higher

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Stowa Prodiver
Stowa

Prodiver

  • 42 mm case, 13.7 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.4 mm thicker case

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Cheaper alternatives· 2

Matches in a lower price band. A recorded MSRP difference is shown only when both prices are known.

Seiko Conceptual SNXS79K1
Seiko

Conceptual SNXS79K1

  • $133 recorded MSRP, $206 lower
  • 37 mm case, 18.7 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Orient FNR1Q002W0
Orient

FNR1Q002W0

  • $165 recorded MSRP, $174 lower
  • 36 mm case, 19.7 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.7 mm thinner case

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Pricier alternatives· 12

Matches in a higher price band. Check the specifications to decide whether the differences matter to you.

Tissot Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm
Tissot

Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm

  • 44 mm case, 11.7 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$931 recorded MSRP, $592 higher

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Glycine Combat Sub Box Ceramic 41mm
Glycine

Combat Sub Box Ceramic 41mm

  • 41 mm case, 14.7 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$705 recorded MSRP, $366 higher

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Glycine Combat Sub Vintage
Glycine

Combat Sub Vintage

  • 42 mm case, 13.7 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.7 mm thinner case. $1,530 recorded MSRP, $1,191 higher

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Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

  • 45.4 mm case, 10.3 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.8 mm thicker case. $4,600 recorded MSRP, $4,261 higher

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Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Limited Edition

  • 42 mm case, 13.7 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.9 mm thinner case. $1,750 recorded MSRP, $1,411 higher

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DOXA SUB 200 II
DOXA

SUB 200 II

  • 44 mm case, 11.7 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$1,750 recorded MSRP, $1,411 higher

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Fortis Marinemaster M-44
Fortis

Marinemaster M-44

  • 44 mm case, 11.7 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.2 mm thinner case. $5,120 recorded MSRP, $4,781 higher

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Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT
Glycine

Combat Sub Sport GMT

  • 42 mm case, 13.7 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$795 recorded MSRP, $456 higher

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Yema Superman Gilt CMM.10
Yema

Superman Gilt CMM.10

  • 39 mm case, 16.7 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

3.9 mm thinner case. $1,699 recorded MSRP, $1,360 higher

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Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm
Marathon

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm

  • 36 mm case, 19.7 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.2 mm thinner case. $1,200 recorded MSRP, $861 higher

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

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

  • 41 mm case, 14.7 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.2 mm thinner case. $1,800 recorded MSRP, $1,461 higher

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Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone
Christopher Ward

C60 Lympstone

  • 42 mm case, 13.7 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.4 mm thinner case. $1,615 recorded MSRP, $1,276 higher

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