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U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC

Ref. 8109/E

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

Case
45mm
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$2,950
The short answer

The closest alternative to the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC is the Junghans Pilot Chronoscope ($3,110) — looks nearly identical and Similar size. If price is the constraint, the Tissot Supersport Chrono at $575 (vs $2,950 for the CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS is the standout microbrand take — same family (Capsoil) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Bremont Boeing Model ($5,595) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
U-Boatmicro

CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS

Ref. 8111/E
45mm·100m WR
$2,800MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Elliot Brown BLOXWORTH: 929-002
Elliot Brownmicro

BLOXWORTH: 929-002

11 variants
44mm·Quartz·200m WR
$655MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Memphis Belle Crono B 17 Bicompax
Memphis Bellemicro

Crono B 17 Bicompax

3 variants
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,980MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
LIV Watches GX-AC
LIV Watchesmicro

GX-AC

19 variants
46mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,590MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
U-Boat SOMMERSO DAMASCO RIGHT
U-Boatmicro

SOMMERSO DAMASCO RIGHT

 
46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$4,150MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Momentum Torpedo Blast Eclipse Solar
Momentummicro

Torpedo Blast Eclipse Solar

2 variants
44mm·Solar·200m WR
$214MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Traser P67 Officer Pro Chronograph
Trasermicro

P67 Officer Pro Chronograph

4 variants
46mm·Quartz·100m WR
$790MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Mühle-Glashütte Terrasport I Chronograph
Mühle-Glashüttemicro

Terrasport I Chronograph

 
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,593MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Laco Friedrichshafen
Lacomicro

Friedrichshafen

 
45mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,350MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Cooper Watches MWC 1940s Pattern Classic 46mm Limited Edition XL Military Pilots Watch
Cooper Watchesmicro

MWC 1940s Pattern Classic 46mm Limited Edition XL Military Pilots Watch

4 variants
46mm·Automatic·100m WR
$381MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Astor + Banks Chrono
Astor + Banksmicro

Chrono

3 variants
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Hemel HFT20
Hemelmicro

HFT20

8 variants · Ref. HF4
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$450MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC

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.

Junghans Pilot Chronoscope
Junghans

Pilot Chronoscope

5 variants
43.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,110MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Breitling Endurance Pro
Breitling
Professional

Endurance Pro

55 variants · Professional
38/44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$3,700MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Glycine Airpilot Chrono
Glycine

Airpilot Chrono

5 variants · Ref. GL0360
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,895MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Movado Alta SE
Movadomicro

Alta SE

2 variants · Ref. 0607787
43.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,495MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Junghans Pilot Automatic
Junghans

Pilot Automatic

3 variants
43.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,510MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Bremont MBIII
Bremont

MBIII

3 variants
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,450MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Bremont Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph
Bremont

Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph

6 variants · Terra Nova
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,700MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Glycine Airpilot Dual Time
Glycine

Airpilot Dual Time

7 variants · Ref. GL0368
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,695MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Hamilton Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono

 
46mm·Automatic
$3,575MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Glycine Men's Airpilot GMT 44mm Quartz Watch GL0434
Glycine

Men's Airpilot GMT 44mm Quartz Watch GL0434

 
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,495MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Longines LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK
Longines
Spirit Flyback

LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK

3 variants · Spirit Flyback
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,000MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Hamilton Khaki Field Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Khaki Field Auto Chrono

 
42/44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,175MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC

Cheaper alternatives· 12

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

Tissot Supersport Chrono
Tissot

Supersport Chrono

2 variants
45.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Bulova CURV Men's Chronograph/Classic Watch
Bulova

CURV Men's Chronograph/Classic Watch

2 variants
44mm·Quartz
$1,050MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Movado BOLD Verso Chronograph
Movadomicro

BOLD Verso Chronograph

5 variants · Ref. 3600866
44mm·Quartz
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Tissot Chrono XL Vintage
Tissot

Chrono XL Vintage

2 variants
45mm·Quartz·100m WR
$450MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Glycine Men's Airpilot GMT 44mm Quartz Watch GL0435
Glycine

Men's Airpilot GMT 44mm Quartz Watch GL0435

 
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,395MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Bulova Marine Star Men's Black IP Chronograph Watch
Bulova

Marine Star Men's Black IP Chronograph Watch

 
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$625MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Tissot Supersport NBA Special Edition
Tissot

Supersport NBA Special Edition

 
45.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$550MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Stowa Tempora Big Eye beige
Stowamicro

Tempora Big Eye beige

4 variants
44mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Glycine Men's Airpilot 41mm Quartz Watch GL0515
Glycine

Men's Airpilot 41mm Quartz Watch GL0515

 
41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$895MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Invicta Jason Taylor 30194
Invictamicro

Jason Taylor 30194

2 variants
47mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap A-15 Pilot 96A245
Bulova
A-15 Pilot

Black Dial Leather Strap A-15 Pilot 96A245

 
42mm·Automatic
$750MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz

3 variants
46mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Bremont Boeing Model
Bremont

Boeing Model

3 variants · Boeing
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,595MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Hublot Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic
Hublot
Big Bang

Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic

5 variants · Big Bang
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$25,200MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Panerai Submersible
Panerai

Submersible

14 variants · Ref. PAM01590
42/44/47mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Longines LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK PROTOTYPE
Longines
Spirit Flyback

LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK PROTOTYPE

2 variants · Spirit Flyback
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,400MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Linde Werdelin Spidospeed Carbon Green – 3D Movement
Linde Werdelin

Spidospeed Carbon Green – 3D Movement

 
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$25,397MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Breitling Super Chronomat 44 Four Year Calendar
Breitling
Chronomat

Super Chronomat 44 Four Year Calendar

2 variants · Chronomat
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$17,450MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Breitling Super Chronomat B01 44
Breitling
Chronomat

Super Chronomat B01 44

5 variants · Chronomat
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$10,650MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Breitling Super Avi B04 Chronograph GMT 46 P 51 Mustang
Breitling
Classic Avi

Super Avi B04 Chronograph GMT 46 P 51 Mustang

4 variants · Classic Avi
46mm·Automatic·100m WR
$11,300MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Norqain Adventure Sport Chrono 44mm Golden Hour Limited Edition
Norqain

Adventure Sport Chrono 44mm Golden Hour Limited Edition

 
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,317MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Hublot Big Bang Original Unico Titanium 43mm
Hublot

Big Bang Original Unico Titanium 43mm

2 variants · Big Bang
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$20,400MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Bremont Supermarine Chrono
Bremont

Supermarine Chrono

3 variants · Supermarine
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$6,850MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph 007 First Light
Omega

Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph 007 First Light

Ref. 210.32.44.51.01.002
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$9,400MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC
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