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Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND

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

Case
40mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Diver
MSRP
$3,243
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND is the Vertex M60 AquaLion D ($3,243) — shared caliber (Sellita SW300-1) and Same family (M60). If price is the constraint, the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch at $1,300 (vs $3,243 for the M60 AquaLion ND) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the ZRC 1904 MN64 -Metal is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Sellita SW300-1) and Pro diver. Stepping up, the Omega Seamaster 300 Co Axial Master Chronometer 41mm ($8,000) 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.

ZRC 1904 MN64 -Metal
ZRC 1904micro

MN64 -Metal

2 variants
41.5mm·Automatic·1000m WR
$3,690MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Formex Reef 39.5 mm
Formexmicro

Reef 39.5 mm

7 variants
39.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,230MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
VPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale)
VPC Watchmicro

TYPE 39VM (Presale)

 
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,768MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
ZRC 1904 DIVER300 -METAL
ZRC 1904micro

DIVER300 -METAL

4 variants
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,490MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Typsim Typsim 200M-N, a Stainless Steel Recreational Diving Watch with Sunray Blue Dial
Typsimmicro
200M-N

Typsim 200M-N, a Stainless Steel Recreational Diving Watch with Sunray Blue Dial

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,199MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Elliot Brown BEACHMASTER AUTOMATIC: Founder's Edition: 0H0-A03-B06
Elliot Brownmicro

BEACHMASTER AUTOMATIC: Founder's Edition: 0H0-A03-B06

 
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,820MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Elliot Brown BEACHMASTER AUTOMATIC 0H0-A01-B07
Elliot Brownmicro

BEACHMASTER AUTOMATIC 0H0-A01-B07

 
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,820MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Islander Formex Baby REEF 39.5mm Swiss Automatic Chronometer Dive Watch with Sunburst Blue Dial #2201.1.6333.930
Islandermicro

Formex Baby REEF 39.5mm Swiss Automatic Chronometer Dive Watch with Sunburst Blue Dial #2201.1.6333.930

 
39.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,085MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Elliot Brown BEACHMASTER AUTOMATIC SIGNATURE: 0H0-A06
Elliot Brownmicro

BEACHMASTER AUTOMATIC SIGNATURE: 0H0-A06

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,931MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Islander Formex REEF Swiss Automatic Chronometer Dive Watch with Sunburst Grey Dial #2200.1.6341.910
Islandermicro

Formex REEF Swiss Automatic Chronometer Dive Watch with Sunburst Grey Dial #2200.1.6341.910

 
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,085MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Bohen Bohen Mille Mer
Bohenmicro
Mille Mer

Bohen Mille Mer

 
40mm·Automatic·1000m WR
$3,240MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Marnaut Dark Surge 300
Marnautmicro

Dark Surge 300

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,390MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND

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.

Vertex M60 AquaLion D
Vertex

M60 AquaLion D

 
39mm·Automatic·600m WR
$3,243MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Vertex M60C AquaLion DC
Vertex

M60C AquaLion DC

 
40mm·Automatic·600m WR
$3,345MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Fortis Marinemaster M-40
Fortis

Marinemaster M-40

8 variants · Marinemaster
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,520MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Bremont Supermarine 300M
Bremont

Supermarine 300M

8 variants · Supermarine
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Bremont S302
Bremont
Supermarine

S302

6 variants · Supermarine
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Yema Superman Steel CMM.10
Yema

Superman Steel CMM.10

 
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,890MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Yema Superman Gilt CMM.10
Yema

Superman Gilt CMM.10

4 variants · Superman
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,699MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Yema Skin Diver CMM.20
Yema

Skin Diver CMM.20

3 variants · Skin Diver
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,372MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm
Omega

Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm

25 variants · Seamaster Diver 300M
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$6,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Longines HYDROCONQUEST GMT
Longines

HYDROCONQUEST GMT

3 variants · Ref. L3.790.4.06.6
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,350MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Breitling Superocean Automatic 42
Breitling

Superocean Automatic 42

Ref. A17366021B1A1
42mm·Automatic·500m WR
$4,950MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Fortis Flieger F-41
Fortis

Flieger F-41

4 variants · Ref. F-41
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,530MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND

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.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch
Seiko

Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

2 variants · Prospex Sea
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Seiko 62MAS
Seiko
Prospex Sea

62MAS

 
40.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Tissot Seastar 1000
Tissot

Seastar 1000

7 variants
40/43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$875MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident Reef

5 variants · Trident
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAC0Q

AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

6 variants · AC0Q
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$370MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale CMM.10
Yema

Navygraf Marine Nationale CMM.10

2 variants · Navygraf
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,614MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Yema Navygraf Heritage
Yema

Navygraf Heritage

2 variants · Navygraf
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$990MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone
Christopher Ward

C60 Lympstone

Ref. C60-42A3H1-SGKK0-BG
42mm·Automatic·600m WR
$1,615MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Yema Diver
Yema

Diver

2 variants
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$990MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Frogman Auto

3 variants
41/42/46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,395MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident Pro 300

3 variants · Trident
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,095MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Stowa Prodiver
Stowamicro

Prodiver

6 variants
42mm·Automatic·1000m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Omega Seamaster 300 Co Axial Master Chronometer 41mm
Omega

Seamaster 300 Co Axial Master Chronometer 41mm

3 variants · Seamaster
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$8,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm
Omega

Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm

7 variants · Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M
42mm·Automatic·600m WR
$8,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Aquatimer

Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic

2 variants · Aquatimer
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$6,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Blancpain Bathyscaphe Chronographe Flyback
Blancpain
Fifty Fathoms

Bathyscaphe Chronographe Flyback

3 variants · Fifty Fathoms
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$22,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Yema Superman Tourbillon CMM.31 Limited Edition
Yema

Superman Tourbillon CMM.31 Limited Edition

 
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$13,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Tudor Pelagos
Tudor

Pelagos

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·500m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Tudor Pelagos LHD
Tudor

Pelagos LHD

 
42mm·Automatic·500m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 43 5mm
Omega

Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 43 5mm

4 variants · Seamaster Diver 300M
43.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$10,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Blancpain Bathyscaphe
Blancpain
Fifty Fathoms

Bathyscaphe

6 variants · Fifty Fathoms
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$17,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 1 Series III
Blancpain

Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 1 Series III

Ref. 5010C-1130-NABA
42.3mm·Automatic·300m WR
$21,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Rolex Submariner
Rolex

Submariner

Ref. 124060
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$10,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Breitling Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic

7 variants · Superocean Heritage
40/42/44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$6,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
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