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STEELDIVE SD1994
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the STEELDIVE SD1994

Ref. SD1994

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

Case
42mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Diver
MSRP
$218
The short answer

The closest alternative to the STEELDIVE SD1994 is the Seiko 5KX ($350) — common cross-shop and Pro diver. From the independents, the Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Sunset Orange Dial #ISL-356 is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko NH34) and Pro diver. Stepping up, the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0425 ($615) 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.

Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Sunset Orange Dial #ISL-356
Islandermicro

JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Sunset Orange Dial #ISL-356

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$429MSRP
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Vesuviate Watches Volare
Vesuviate Watchesmicro

Volare

7 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$425MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1994
Zelos Great White V2 300m
Zelosmicro

Great White V2 300m

4 variants
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$529MSRP
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Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m
Zelosmicro

Hammerhead V3 300m

7 variants
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$449MSRP
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AETHELSOHN Horizon GMT Automatic Watch
AETHELSOHN

Horizon GMT Automatic Watch

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$245MSRP
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JIANGHUN Deep Challenger GMT Diver 300
JIANGHUNmicro

Deep Challenger GMT Diver 300

Ref. JH0202G
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$368MSRP
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Oceaneva Deep Marine Explorer GMT 1250m
Oceanevamicro

Deep Marine Explorer GMT 1250m

5 variants
42mm·Automatic·1250m WR
$649MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1994
Enoksen ROAM E07/A Automatic GMT Watch - 41mm
Enoksenmicro

ROAM E07/A Automatic GMT Watch - 41mm

 
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$611MSRP
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Melbourne Watch Company Sorrento
Melbourne Watch Companymicro

Sorrento

4 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$844MSRP
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Revelot R11
Revelotmicro

R11

3 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$415MSRP
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Spinnaker Bradner Automatic
Spinnakermicro

Bradner Automatic

17 variants · Bradner
42mm·Automatic·180m WR
$179MSRP
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Cestrian Ocean Series GMT
Cestrianmicro

Ocean Series GMT

6 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$262MSRP
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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.

Seiko 5KX
Seiko
5 Sports SKX series

5KX

11 variants · 5 Sports SKX series
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$350MSRP
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Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverMako

Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

4 variants · Mako
41.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$375MSRP
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Orient Neo Classic Sports LE
Orient

Neo Classic Sports LE

3 variants
43.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$415MSRP
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Orient 75th Anniversary RA-TX0210L10B
Orient

75th Anniversary RA-TX0210L10B

 
42.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$375MSRP
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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition

 
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$420MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1994
Swatch Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Green Abyss
Swatch

Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Green Abyss

 
42.3mm·Automatic
$420MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1994
Seiko 5 Sports Dual-Crown Diver SRPB29
Seiko

5 Sports Dual-Crown Diver SRPB29

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$399MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1994
Swatch Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Pink Ocean
Swatch

Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Pink Ocean

Ref. SO35P400
42.3mm·Automatic
$420MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1994
Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175
Bulova
Vintage Sea Hunter

Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175

5 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
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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
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Timex Expedition Field Post Titanium Automatic 41mm Recycled Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Field Post Titanium Automatic 41mm Recycled Fabric Strap Watch

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$419MSRP
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Timex Expedition Field Post Titanium Automatic 41mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Field Post Titanium Automatic 41mm Leather Strap Watch

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$429MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1994

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Glycine Men's Combat Sub Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0425
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0425

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$615MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1994
Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
Marathon
OSAR

Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic

 
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,800MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1994
Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0534
Glycine

Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0534

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,530MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1994
Timex Expedition Pioneer Titanium Automatic GMT
Timex

Expedition Pioneer Titanium Automatic GMT

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$629MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1994
Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm
Marathon

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

 
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,800MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0319
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0319

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,995MSRP
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Invicta Pro Diver 5053
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 5053

5 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Timex Deepwater Meridian 200 Automatic GMT 42mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Deepwater Meridian 200 Automatic GMT 42mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

3 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$549MSRP
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Marathon Jeep Rubicon TSAR
Marathon
Jeep x Marathon

Jeep Rubicon TSAR

2 variants · Jeep x Marathon
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,650MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1994
Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch
Seiko

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch

2 variants · Prospex Marinemaster
42.6mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,900MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition

 
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,750MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1994
Timex Expedition Pioneer Titanium Automatic GMT 41mm Titanium Bracelet Watch
Timex

Expedition Pioneer Titanium Automatic GMT 41mm Titanium Bracelet Watch

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$729MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1994
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