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U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS

Ref. 8111/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
$2,800
The short answer

The closest alternative to the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS is the Glycine Men's Airpilot GMT 44mm Quartz Watch GL0434 ($1,495) — looks nearly identical and Same size. If price is the constraint, the Glycine Men's Airpilot GMT 44mm Quartz Watch GL0435 at $1,395 (vs $2,800 for the CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC is the standout microbrand take — same family (Capsoil) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Breitling Super Chronomat 44 Four Year Calendar ($17,450) 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 DLC
U-Boatmicro

CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM DLC

Ref. 8109/E
45mm·100m WR
$2,950MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
Laco Friedrichshafen
Lacomicro

Friedrichshafen

 
45mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,350MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
Laco Memmingen
Lacomicro

Memmingen

2 variants
45mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,190MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
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 SS
Laco Leipzig
Lacomicro

Leipzig

2 variants
45mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,190MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
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 SS
Astor + Banks Chrono
Astor + Banksmicro

Chrono

3 variants
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
ANGLES Watches The Measurement Atomatic Black
ANGLES Watchesmicro
Measurement

The Measurement Atomatic Black

2 variants
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,480MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
Mühle-Glashütte Terrasport I Chronograph
Mühle-Glashüttemicro

Terrasport I Chronograph

 
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,593MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
Momentum Steelix Eclipse Solar 44mm
Momentummicro

Steelix Eclipse Solar 44mm

2 variants · Steelix
44mm·Solar·200m WR
$210MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
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 SS
Svalbard Flieger EJ12
Svalbardmicro

Flieger EJ12

 
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$250MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS

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.

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 SS
Junghans Pilot Chronoscope
Junghans

Pilot Chronoscope

5 variants
43.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,110MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
Glycine Airpilot Chrono
Glycine

Airpilot Chrono

5 variants · Ref. GL0360
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,895MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
Junghans Pilot Automatic
Junghans

Pilot Automatic

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

MBIII

3 variants
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,450MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Fortis

Flieger F-43 Bicompax

5 variants · Flieger
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,180MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
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 SS
Junghans Meister S Chronoscope, Date English
Junghans

Meister S Chronoscope, Date English

3 variants
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
$3,310MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
Movado Alta SE Chronograph
Movadomicro

Alta SE Chronograph

2 variants · Ref. 0607754
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,795MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
Breitling Aerospace Evo
Breitling
Professional

Aerospace Evo

Ref. E79363101B1E1
43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$5,100MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS

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.

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 SS
Tissot Supersport Chrono
Tissot

Supersport Chrono

2 variants
45.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
Tissot Chrono XL Vintage
Tissot

Chrono XL Vintage

2 variants
45mm·Quartz·100m WR
$450MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto

4 variants
42/46mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,125MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
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 SS
Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,125MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
Tissot Chrono XL Classic
Tissot

Chrono XL Classic

4 variants
45mm·Quartz·100m WR
$495MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
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 SS
Junghans 1972 Mega Solar
Junghans

1972 Mega Solar

4 variants
43.3mm·Solar·100m WR
$1,050MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
Stowa Tempora Big Eye beige
Stowamicro

Tempora Big Eye beige

4 variants
44mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
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 SS
Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

3 variants
40/44mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

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 SS
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 SS
Panerai Submersible
Panerai

Submersible

14 variants · Ref. PAM01590
42/44/47mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
IWC Schaffhausen Iw329301 Big Pilots Watch
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw329301 Big Pilots Watch

3 variants · Pilot Watches
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$9,700MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
Norqain Adventure Sport Chrono 44mm DLC
Norqain

Adventure Sport Chrono 44mm DLC

 
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,158MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
IWC Schaffhausen Iw329801 Big Pilots Watch 43 Top Gun
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw329801 Big Pilots Watch 43 Top Gun

Ref. IW329801
43.8mm·Automatic·100m WR
$11,500MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
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 SS
Panerai Luminor 8 Giorni
Panerai

Luminor 8 Giorni

3 variants · Luminor
44mm·Manual·300m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
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 SS
Panerai Luminor Logo
Panerai

Luminor Logo

3 variants · Luminor
44mm·Manual·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
IWC Schaffhausen Iw501001 Big Pilots Watch
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw501001 Big Pilots Watch

3 variants · Pilot Watches
46.2mm·Automatic
$13,900MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
Longines LONGINES PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION
Longines
Pilot Majetek

LONGINES PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION

Ref. L2.838.1.53.2
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,650MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
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