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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 Junghans Pilot Chronoscope ($3,110) — racing chrono and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Bulova CURV Men's Chronograph/Classic Watch at $1,050 (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 Racing chrono. Stepping up, the Breitling Super Avi B04 Chronograph GMT 46 P 51 Mustang ($12,900) 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
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
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 SS
Laco München
Lacomicro

München

 
42.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,400MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
Laco Kiel.2 Blau
Lacomicro

Kiel.2 Blau

2 variants
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,770MSRP
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
CWC 6BB-WR
CWCmicro
Cabot Chronograph

6BB-WR

3 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,875MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 6BB-WR
CWC (Cabot Watch Company)micro

6BB-WR

3 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,858MSRP
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
Hemel HFT20
Hemelmicro

HFT20

8 variants · Ref. HF4
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$450MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
Kronaby Hybrid Watches Kronaby Apex S3762/1, 43 mm
Kronaby Hybrid Watchesmicro
Apex

Kronaby Apex S3762/1, 43 mm

 
43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$441MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
Laco Monte Carlo
Lacomicro

Monte Carlo

 
44mm·Automatic
$2,250MSRP
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.

Junghans Pilot Chronoscope
Junghans

Pilot Chronoscope

5 variants
43.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,110MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
Bremont Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph
Bremont

Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph

7 variants · Terra Nova
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,950MSRP
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
Hamilton Khaki Field Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Khaki Field Auto Chrono

Ref. H71626735
42/44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,175MSRP
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
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
Tissot Telemeter 1938
Tissot
Heritage

Telemeter 1938

2 variants
42mm·Automatic
$2,400MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
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 SS
Junghans 1972 Competition
Junghans

1972 Competition

3 variants
45.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,110MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
Massena LAB Archetype 0.0
Massena LAB

Archetype 0.0

Ref. AR-00
42mm·Manual·100m WR
$4,250MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
Glycine Men's Airpilot Chrono 44mm Quartz Watch GL0441
Glycine

Men's Airpilot Chrono 44mm Quartz Watch GL0441

 
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,695MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Lunar Pilot Black Hole 98A335
Bulova
Lunar Pilot

Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Lunar Pilot Black Hole 98A335

 
41.2mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,650MSRP
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.

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
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
Tissot Chrono XL Vintage
Tissot

Chrono XL Vintage

2 variants
45mm·Quartz·100m WR
$450MSRP
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
Timex Expedition Capstone Chronograph 41mm Silicone Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Capstone Chronograph 41mm Silicone Strap Watch

2 variants
41mm·Quartz
$179MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
Yema

Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

2 variants · Flygraf
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$490MSRP
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
Tissot Chrono XL Classic
Tissot

Chrono XL Classic

4 variants
45mm·Quartz·100m WR
$495MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
Movado BOLD Fusion Chronograph
Movadomicro

BOLD Fusion Chronograph

15 variants · Ref. 3600854
44.5mm·Quartz
$950MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
Stowa Chrono ABT 24h Limited
Stowamicro

Chrono ABT 24h Limited

2 variants
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
Bulova Lunar Pilot
Bulova

Lunar Pilot

 
45mm·Quartz
$695MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
Casio GMA-S120MF
Casio
G-Shock

GMA-S120MF

2 variants · G-Shock
45.9mm·Quartz·200m WR
$145MSRP
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 Avi B04 Chronograph GMT 46 P 51 Mustang
Breitling
Classic Avi

Super Avi B04 Chronograph GMT 46 P 51 Mustang

2 variants · Classic Avi
46mm·Automatic·100m WR
$12,900MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
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 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
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 Chrono
Panerai

Luminor Chrono

5 variants · Luminor
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
Panerai Luminor Chrono Navy SEALs
Panerai

Luminor Chrono Navy SEALs

Ref. PAM01409
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
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
Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Polaris Chronograph Stainless Steel

3 variants · Polaris
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$16,700MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
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 SS
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport

Ref. CBU5050.FT6273
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$46,250MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
Longines LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM
Longines
Spirit Flyback

LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM

Ref. L3.821.1.53.6
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,900MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CAPSOIL CHRONO 45MM SS
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 SS
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