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Thorn A11 36mm Stainless steel Retro Military Watch
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Thorn A11 36mm Stainless steel Retro Military Watch

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

Case
36mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Diver
MSRP
$159
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Thorn A11 36mm Stainless steel Retro Military Watch is the Seiko 5 Sports Midfield SRPJ85 ($315) — looks nearly identical and Automatic. From the independents, the Minus-8 Field 1S is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko NH35) and Skin-diver style.

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36 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Minus-8 Field 1S
Minus-8micro

Field 1S

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$208MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$449MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. Five In A Row II
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Five In A Row II

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
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Thorn Sterile 36mm Automatic Retro Military Watch
Thornmicro
Weekly Offer

Sterile 36mm Automatic Retro Military Watch

 
36mm·Automatic·200m WR
$149MSRP
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Boldr BOLDR x Nitecore
Boldrmicro
Limited Editions

BOLDR x Nitecore

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$449MSRP
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Mr. Eatwell Chino — Titanium Field Watch
Mr. Eatwellmicro

Chino — Titanium Field Watch

 
36mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
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Enoksen Aeschbach By Enoksen 1957 Automatic Dress Watch - Swiss Edition - 36mm
Enoksenmicro

Aeschbach By Enoksen 1957 Automatic Dress Watch - Swiss Edition - 36mm

 
36mm·Automatic·200m WR
$453MSRP
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Nezumi Studios TERRAIN – Ref. TA1.102
Nezumi Studiosmicro

TERRAIN – Ref. TA1.102

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$715MSRP
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Thorn 36mm G11 NH35 Vintage Military Watch
Thornmicro
Duty-free Zone

36mm G11 NH35 Vintage Military Watch

3 variants
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$135MSRP
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Undone Basecamp Cali Automatic
Undonemicro
Basecamp Cali Black Automatic

Basecamp Cali Automatic

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$325MSRP
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Vertigo Watches Tritone
Vertigo Watchesmicro

Tritone

6 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$661MSRP
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Sheffield 1A 38 Silver 2.0
Sheffieldmicro

1A 38 Silver 2.0

 
38mm·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 5 Sports Midfield SRPJ85
Seiko

5 Sports Midfield SRPJ85

Ref. SRPJ85K1
36.4mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
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Timex MK1 Hand-Wound 36mm Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

MK1 Hand-Wound 36mm Fabric Strap Watch

 
36mm·Manual·200m WR
$289MSRP
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Seiko 5 Sports Field series
Seiko

5 Sports Field series

18 variants
36.4/39.4/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
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Timex Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Leather Strap Watch

 
37mm·Automatic
$279MSRP
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Timex Marlin 1965 Reissue Hand-Wound 34mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin 1965 Reissue Hand-Wound 34mm Leather Strap Watch

 
34mm·Manual
$259MSRP
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Orient Golden Eye II
Orient

Golden Eye II

2 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$315MSRP
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Seiko Seiko 5 SNKK27K1
Seiko

Seiko 5 SNKK27K1

Ref. SNKK27K1
37mm·Automatic
$133MSRP
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Orient RA-AC0H
Orient
RA-AC0H04Y10A

RA-AC0H

3 variants
49.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$265MSRP
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Orient AA02 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAA02

AA02 Diver Watch

3 variants · AA02
41.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$285MSRP
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Casio Edifice EFK-100D
Casio

Edifice EFK-100D

Ref. EFK-100D-7A
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Swatch Sistem Lake
Swatch

Sistem Lake

Ref. YIS420
42mm·Automatic
$230MSRP
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Swatch Sistem Sea
Swatch

Sistem Sea

Ref. SUTN403
42mm·Automatic
$170MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Stowa Fieldwatch Terra
Stowamicro

Fieldwatch Terra

3 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Stowa Fieldwatch Terra Desert
Stowamicro

Fieldwatch Terra Desert

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Stowa Fieldwatch Terra Soil
Stowamicro

Fieldwatch Terra Soil

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Yema Pearldiver
Yema

Pearldiver

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$491MSRP
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Invicta Jason Taylor 38050
Invictamicro

Jason Taylor 38050

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Invicta Pro Diver Store Exclusive 30607
Invictamicro

Pro Diver Store Exclusive 30607

2 variants
36mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Invicta Pro Diver 8927OB
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 8927OB

7 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Yema Diver
Yema

Diver

2 variants
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$990MSRP
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Damasko DK30/2
Damaskomicro

DK30/2

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Longines LEGEND DIVER 42
Longines

LEGEND DIVER 42

4 variants · Legend Diver
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,850MSRP
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Longines LEGEND DIVER
Longines

LEGEND DIVER

9 variants · Ref. L3.764
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,850MSRP
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Bremont Terra Nova 38
Bremont

Terra Nova 38

7 variants · Terra Nova
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,050MSRP
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