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Svalbard Arctic
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Svalbard Arctic

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

Case
40mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Sport
MSRP
$155
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Svalbard Arctic is the Orient Bambino Version 2 ($270) — looks nearly identical and Automatic. From the independents, the Svalbard Horizon GH46 is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko NH34) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Timex Expedition Pioneer Titanium Automatic GMT ($629) 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.

Svalbard Horizon GH46
Svalbardmicro

Horizon GH46

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$250MSRP
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Svalbard Polar
Svalbardmicro

Polar

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$145MSRP
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Serket Watch Co BLACKPOOL GMT
Serket Watch Comicro

BLACKPOOL GMT

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$339MSRP
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Audaz ADZ-3070
Audazmicro

ADZ-3070

5 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$700MSRP
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Ratio FreeDiver GMT Series
Ratiomicro

FreeDiver GMT Series

5 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$170MSRP
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Boderry ADMIRAL GMT - 200M Waterproof Titanium Automatic Diver Watch
Boderrymicro

ADMIRAL GMT - 200M Waterproof Titanium Automatic Diver Watch

6 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$289MSRP
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Charlie Paris Watches CONCORDIA - GMT (40mm automatic)
Charlie Paris Watchesmicro

CONCORDIA - GMT (40mm automatic)

5 variants
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,200MSRP
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Oceaneva OceanTrek GMT Automatic 200m
Oceanevamicro

OceanTrek GMT Automatic 200m

6 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$449MSRP
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NIMA Watches NIMA Stage One GMT
NIMA Watchesmicro
Stage One

NIMA Stage One GMT

8 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$682MSRP
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Milifortic S103 39.5mm Automatic GADA NH34 GMT Watch with C3 Lume
Miliforticmicro
Milifortic GMT

S103 39.5mm Automatic GADA NH34 GMT Watch with C3 Lume

6 variants
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$269MSRP
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AETHELSOHN Horizon Shadow GMT Automatic Watch
AETHELSOHN

Horizon Shadow GMT Automatic Watch

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$255MSRP
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Thorn Watchdives WD16570B 38mm 6460 GMT Watch V2
Thornmicro

Watchdives WD16570B 38mm 6460 GMT Watch V2

3 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$189MSRP
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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.

Orient Bambino Version 2
Orient

Bambino Version 2

5 variants · Bambino
40.5mm·Automatic
$270MSRP
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Orient Classic Watch
Orient

Classic Watch

3 variants · Classic
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$245MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 7 (40.5mm)
Orient

Bambino Version 7 (40.5mm)

6 variants
40.5mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
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Swatch Sistem Pilote
Swatch

Sistem Pilote

Ref. YIB404
42mm·Automatic
$285MSRP
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Swatch Sistem Slate
Swatch

Sistem Slate

Ref. YIB400
42mm·Automatic
$250MSRP
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Seiko 5 Sports SRPJ89
Seiko

5 Sports SRPJ89

Ref. SRPJ89
36.4mm·Automatic·100m WR
$300MSRP
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Swatch Sistem Meche
Swatch

Sistem Meche

Ref. YIS418M
42mm·Automatic
$250MSRP
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Seiko Seiko Selection SARV001
Seiko

Seiko Selection SARV001

2 variants · Seiko Selection
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$181MSRP
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Timex Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Eco-Conscious Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Eco-Conscious Fabric Strap Watch

 
39mm·Automatic
$309MSRP
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Timex Automatic 1983 E Line Reissue 34mm
Timex
E Line

Automatic 1983 E Line Reissue 34mm

Ref. TW2W70800
34mm·Automatic
$279MSRP
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Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Automatic
$299MSRP
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Seiko Recraft Series
Seiko

Recraft Series

4 variants · Recraft
39.6/43.5mm·Automatic
$265MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Timex Expedition Pioneer Titanium Automatic GMT
Timex

Expedition Pioneer Titanium Automatic GMT

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$629MSRP
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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
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Timex Expedition Pioneer Automatic 41mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Pioneer Automatic 41mm Leather Strap Watch

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$429MSRP
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Fortis Flieger F-41
Fortis

Flieger F-41

4 variants · Ref. F-41
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,530MSRP
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Glycine Airman Vintage Noon Purist
Glycine

Airman Vintage Noon Purist

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$905MSRP
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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic 39
Christopher Ward

C63 Sealander Automatic 39

 
39mm·Automatic·150m WR
$798MSRP
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Christopher Ward The Twelve
Christopher Ward
Twelve

The Twelve

4 variants · Twelve
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,495MSRP
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Vertex M60 AquaLion D
Vertex

M60 AquaLion D

 
39mm·Automatic·600m WR
$3,243MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0574
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0574

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0572
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0572

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$700MSRP
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Orient Diver Design 40
Orient
AC0Q

Diver Design 40

6 variants
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
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Longines HYDROCONQUEST
Longines

HYDROCONQUEST

22 variants · Ref. L3.782.4.06.6
39/41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,000MSRP
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