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Svalbard Combat GB16
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Svalbard Combat GB16

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

Case
40mm
Movement
Quartz
Category
Field
MSRP
$120
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Svalbard Combat GB16 is the Swatch Xx Rated Black ($90) — integrated bracelet sport and Visually similar. If price is the constraint, the Casio AW-80 at $46 (vs $120 for the Combat GB16) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Specht & Sohne Quartz - Black Color is the standout microbrand take — integrated bracelet sport and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Movado Heritage Datron Chronograph ($627) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

45 matches

Microbrand picks· 15

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

Specht & Sohne Quartz - Black Color
Specht & Sohnemicro

Quartz - Black Color

2 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$182MSRP
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Nuncier Al-Ittihad Origen Steel
Nunciermicro

Al-Ittihad Origen Steel

 
40.5mm·Quartz
$858MSRP
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Makydo Ash Grey
Makydomicro

Ash Grey

2 variants
40mm·Quartz
$242MSRP
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Makydo Venom
Makydomicro

Venom

5 variants
42mm·Quartz
$242MSRP
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Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0012Q Quartz
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP0012Q

Specht & Söhne SP0012Q Quartz

7 variants · Ref. SP0012Q3
39mm·Quartz
$182MSRP
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Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0033Q Quartz
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP0033Q

Specht & Söhne SP0033Q Quartz

3 variants · Ref. SP0033Q1
38mm·Quartz
$122MSRP
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Makydo Onyx
Makydomicro

Onyx

7 variants
33/40mm·Quartz
$242MSRP
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Nuncier Kaaba Edition II – White Calligraphy Dial 38mm
Nunciermicro

Kaaba Edition II – White Calligraphy Dial 38mm

 
38mm·Quartz
$585MSRP
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Nuncier MS Silver 38mm BK
Nunciermicro

MS Silver 38mm BK

 
38mm·Quartz
$495MSRP
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Xeric Retroscope Jump
Xericmicro

Retroscope Jump

5 variants
39mm·Quartz
$299MSRP
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Sequent SolarCharger
Sequentmicro

SolarCharger

4 variants
40.9mm·Solar
$710MSRP
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Charlie Paris Watches GRX - Chronographe (39mm mecaquartz)
Charlie Paris Watchesmicro

GRX - Chronographe (39mm mecaquartz)

7 variants
39mm·Meca-Quartz·100m WR
$645MSRP
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Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0011 Quartz
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP0011

Specht & Söhne SP0011 Quartz

8 variants · Ref. SP0011Q1
34mm·Quartz
$134MSRP
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Brew Metric
Brewmicro

Metric

9 variants
36mm·Meca-Quartz
$475MSRP
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Haigh & Hastings Reef Break
Haigh & Hastingsmicro

Reef Break

2 variants
46mm·Quartz·100m WR
$74MSRP
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Mainstream picks· 15

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price: same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Swatch Xx Rated Black
Swatch

Xx Rated Black

Ref. SUOB402
41mm·Quartz
$90MSRP
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Swatch Septante Blue
Swatch

Septante Blue

Ref. SUOZ181
41mm·Quartz
—MSRP
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Swatch Big Bold Jelly
Swatch
Blackinjelly

Big Bold Jelly

Ref. SO27E101
47mm·Quartz
$125MSRP
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Swatch Live Time White
Swatch

Live Time White

Ref. SO31W101
34mm·Quartz
$95MSRP
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Swatch Cheese Squeak Squeak
Swatch

Cheese Squeak Squeak

Ref. GZ327
34mm·Quartz
$115MSRP
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Swatch Taste
Swatch
Blue

Taste

Ref. SO27B111
47mm·Quartz
$130MSRP
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Casio DW-5040RX-7
Casio
G-Shock

DW-5040RX-7

 
42.8mm·Quartz·200m WR
$230MSRP
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Citizen Zenshin Three-Hand
Citizen

Zenshin Three-Hand

3 variants · Zenshin
39mm·Solar·100m WR
$394MSRP
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TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Quartz 35mm
TAG Heuer

Aquaracer Professional 300 Quartz 35mm

Ref. WAY131B.BA0914
35mm·Quartz
$2,550MSRP
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Timex Timex Expedition Digital Chrono Alarm Timer
Timex
Expedition

Timex Expedition Digital Chrono Alarm Timer

3 variants
41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$91MSRP
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Timex IRONMAN Shock Endure 42mm Resin Strap Watch
Timex

IRONMAN Shock Endure 42mm Resin Strap Watch

 
42mm·Quartz·200m WR
$113MSRP
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Casio F-94WA-9
Casio

F-94WA-9

 
38.2mm·Quartz
—MSRP
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Tissot PRX
Tissot

PRX

13 variants
25/35/40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$450MSRP
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Citizen The Fantastic 4: First Steps
Citizen

The Fantastic 4: First Steps

Ref. AW0131
39mm·Solar·100m WR
$469MSRP
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Hamilton Ventura S Quartz
Hamilton

Ventura S Quartz

2 variants · Ref. H24211130
24/34mm·Quartz
$1,075MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 3

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

Casio AW-80
Casio

AW-80

4 variants
40mm·Quartz
$46MSRP
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Casio MW-240B
Casio

MW-240B

Ref. MW-240B-3BV
43.6mm·Quartz
$40MSRP
vsCompare with the Svalbard Combat GB16
Casio MRW-200H
Casio

MRW-200H

6 variants
44.6mm·Quartz·100m WR
$40MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Movado Heritage Datron Chronograph
Movadomicro

Heritage Datron Chronograph

2 variants · Ref. 3650181
41mm·Quartz
$627MSRP
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Marathon Arctic Steel Navigator
Marathon
Pilot's Navigator

Arctic Steel Navigator

 
41mm·Quartz
$1,000MSRP
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Timex Peanuts x Q Timex Snoopy 40mm
Timex

Peanuts x Q Timex Snoopy 40mm

 
40mm·Quartz
$259MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz
Hamilton

Khaki Field Quartz

4 variants · Ref. H68401735
33/38/40mm·Quartz
$675MSRP
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Citizen Terra Force Gray Dial Nylon Strap AW1890-01A
Citizen

Terra Force Gray Dial Nylon Strap AW1890-01A

 
41.2mm·Solar·100m WR
$350MSRP
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Bell & Ross BRS steel heritage
Bell & Ross

BRS steel heritage

 
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,700MSRP
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Marathon CeraShell Pilot's Navigator
Marathon
Pilot's Navigator

CeraShell Pilot's Navigator

 
41mm·Quartz
$550MSRP
vsCompare with the Svalbard Combat GB16
Timex Q Timex NASA 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Q Timex NASA 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$259MSRP
vsCompare with the Svalbard Combat GB16
Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Icon 97B216
Bulova
Icon

Black Dial Leather Strap Icon 97B216

 
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$925MSRP
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Bell & Ross BR-S STEEL
Bell & Ross

BR-S STEEL

 
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,400MSRP
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Fears Redcliff (Edwin Edition)
Fears

Redcliff (Edwin Edition)

7 variants · Redcliff
38mm·Quartz
$511MSRP
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Mondaine essence, 41 mm, black
Mondaine

essence, 41 mm, black

 
41mm·Quartz
$320MSRP
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