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U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS

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

Case
46mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$5,850
The short answer

The closest alternative to the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS is the Breitling Superocean Heritage B01 Chronograph ($9,250) — racing chrono and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Stowa Tempora Big Eye beige covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Laco Kiel Sport is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Sellita SW500) and Racing chrono. Stepping up, the Breitling Super Chronomat B01 44 ($10,650) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

ColourwayPick a colorway to match a specific dial
48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Laco Kiel Sport
Lacomicro

Kiel Sport

 
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,890MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
BOLDR Supply Co. Odyssey Regatta
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Odyssey Regatta

 
45.5mm·Automatic·500m WR
$1,499MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
BOLDR Supply Co. Odyssey Regatta Admiral Blue
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Odyssey Regatta Admiral Blue

 
45.5mm·Automatic·500m WR
$1,499MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Whitby Watch Co. Intrepid X
Whitby Watch Co.micro

Intrepid X

2 variants
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,175MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
BA111OD Chapter 5.1 Chrono Magma
BA111ODmicro

Chapter 5.1 Chrono Magma

 
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,120MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Cadola Arctic White
Cadolamicro

Arctic White

 
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$3,050MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Peacock Watches Ultra Speed Chronograph
Peacock Watchesmicro

Ultra Speed Chronograph

4 variants
45mm·Automatic
$1,799MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Ralf Tech WRX AUTOMATIC CHRONO
Ralf Techmicro

WRX AUTOMATIC CHRONO

2 variants
47.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,880MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
U-Boat CLASSICO 45 TITANIUM TUNGSTEN
U-Boatmicro

CLASSICO 45 TITANIUM TUNGSTEN

2 variants
45mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,600MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Whitby Watch Co. Alpine Chronograph
Whitby Watch Co.micro

Alpine Chronograph

3 variants
44mm·Meca-Quartz·200m WR
$360MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Cadola Emerald
Cadolamicro

Emerald

 
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$699MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Jorg Gray Watches JG9700
Jorg Gray Watchesmicro

JG9700

3 variants
46mm·Quartz·200m WR
$595MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO 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.

Breitling Superocean Heritage B01 Chronograph
Breitling

Superocean Heritage B01 Chronograph

7 variants · Superocean Heritage
42/44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$9,250MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Breitling Super Avenger B01 Chronograph 46
Breitling
Avenger

Super Avenger B01 Chronograph 46

2 variants · Avenger
46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$9,350MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph
Breitling

Avenger B01 Chronograph

9 variants · Avenger
42/44/45mm·Automatic·300m WR
$7,150MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Bremont Supermarine Chrono
Bremont

Supermarine Chrono

3 variants · Supermarine
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$6,850MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Movado Alta SE Chronograph
Movadomicro

Alta SE Chronograph

2 variants · Ref. 0607754
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,795MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Norqain Adventure Sport Chrono 44mm DLC
Norqain

Adventure Sport Chrono 44mm DLC

 
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,158MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Fortis Novonaut N-42
Fortis

Novonaut N-42

4 variants · Novonaut
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,230MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO 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 CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO 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 CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO 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 CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Frederique Constant Highlife Chronograph Automatic Bamford
Frederique Constant

Highlife Chronograph Automatic Bamford

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,495MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Omega Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Chronograph 40 mm
Omega

Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Chronograph 40 mm

Ref. 326.30.40.50.01.002
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,800MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO 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.

Stowa Tempora Big Eye beige
Stowamicro

Tempora Big Eye beige

4 variants
44mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph

6 variants · Prospex SPEEDTIMER
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,500MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Auto chrono
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation X-Wind Auto chrono

3 variants · Ref. H77506540
44/45mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,095MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Stowa Chrono ABT 24h Limited
Stowamicro

Chrono ABT 24h Limited

2 variants
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono

Ref. H37616331
44mm·Automatic
$2,045MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto

3 variants · Ref. H77735560
45mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,375MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Junghans 1972 Chronoscope Sports Edition 2025
Junghans

1972 Chronoscope Sports Edition 2025

 
43.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,050MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Damasko DC66
Damaskomicro

DC66

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Bulova Icon Precisionist Men's Grey Black Dial Chronograph Watch
Bulova

Icon Precisionist Men's Grey Black Dial Chronograph Watch

 
46.5mm·Quartz·300m WR
$1,095MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Tissot Supersport Chrono
Tissot

Supersport Chrono

2 variants
45.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Citizen Promaster Air GMT
Citizen

Promaster Air GMT

3 variants · Promaster
44.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,195MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Damasko DC86/2
Damaskomicro

DC86/2

2 variants
43.8mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

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 CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Panerai Luminor Chrono
Panerai

Luminor Chrono

5 variants · Luminor
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
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 CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO 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 CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Panerai Submersible Marina Militare Forze Speciali
Panerai

Submersible Marina Militare Forze Speciali

Ref. PAM02239
47mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
IWC Schaffhausen Iw395601 Pilots Watch Timezoner Top Gun Woodland
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw395601 Pilots Watch Timezoner Top Gun Woodland

2 variants · Pilot Watches
46mm·Automatic·100m WR
$14,200MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Panerai Submersible Chrono Marina Militare Experience Edition
Panerai

Submersible Chrono Marina Militare Experience Edition

Ref. PAM01699
47mm·Automatic·500m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono
Tudor

Pelagos FXD Chrono

 
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Co Axial Master Chronometer Moonphase Chronograph 44 25mm
Omega

Speedmaster Moonphase Co Axial Master Chronometer Moonphase Chronograph 44 25mm

2 variants · Speedmaster
44.25mm·Automatic·100m WR
$15,700MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
TAG Heuer Carrera
TAG Heuer

Carrera

Ref. CBU2050.FT6273
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$15,000MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 44mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 44mm

2 variants · Royal Oak Offshore
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Co Axial Master Chronometer Moonphase Chronograph 44 25mm
Omega

Speedmaster Moonphase Co Axial Master Chronometer Moonphase Chronograph 44 25mm

5 variants · Speedmaster
44.25mm·Automatic·100m WR
$42,400MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
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