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Watchdives WD6542 38mm GMT Men Watch
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Alternatives to the Watchdives WD6542 38mm GMT Men Watch

Ref. WD6542-white-dial-benz-hands

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

Case
38mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
GMT
MSRP
$199
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Watchdives WD6542 38mm GMT Men Watch is the AETHELSOHN Horizon Azure GMT - Blue Dial Automatic Watch with Dual Time ($265) — shared caliber (Seiko NH34) and Pro diver. From the independents, the Boderry ADMIRAL GMT - 200M Waterproof Titanium Automatic Diver Watch is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko NH34) and Pro diver. Stepping up, the Tissot PR516 ($825) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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36 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Boderry ADMIRAL GMT - 200M Waterproof Titanium Automatic Diver Watch
Boderrymicro

ADMIRAL GMT - 200M Waterproof Titanium Automatic Diver Watch

6 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$289MSRP
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Aquatico SEAFARER 38mm GMT
Aquaticomicro

SEAFARER 38mm GMT

 
38mm·Automatic·300m WR
$499MSRP
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IXDAO 6542 Vintage 38MM NH34 GMT 904L Automatic Dive Watch
IXDAOmicro
ixdao 6542 vintage nh34

6542 Vintage 38MM NH34 GMT 904L Automatic Dive Watch

4 variants · Ref. JD-6542
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$339MSRP
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Out of Order Gin Tonic GMT
Out of Ordermicro

Gin Tonic GMT

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$595MSRP
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Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMT
Aigi Watchesmicro

ARCTIC GMT

4 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$560MSRP
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Alexander James Watches A4 Prelude 37 GMT Light Blue
Alexander James Watchesmicro

A4 Prelude 37 GMT Light Blue

 
37.4mm·Automatic·200m WR
$325MSRP
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Alexander James Watches A4 Prelude 37 GMT White Snowflake
Alexander James Watchesmicro

A4 Prelude 37 GMT White Snowflake

 
37.4mm·Automatic·200m WR
$325MSRP
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BERNY Berny-Customize-Men Automatic GMT Watch-AM128M
BERNYmicro

Berny-Customize-Men Automatic GMT Watch-AM128M

 
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$200MSRP
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Boderry ADMIRAL GMT - 200M Waterproof Bronze Automatic Diver Watch
Boderrymicro

ADMIRAL GMT - 200M Waterproof Bronze Automatic Diver Watch

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$299MSRP
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Out of Order 40mm GMT Automatic
Out of Ordermicro
SHAKER

40mm GMT Automatic

15 variants
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$650MSRP
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Filippo Loreti Watches Aquadiver GMT (NH34)
Filippo Loreti Watchesmicro

Aquadiver GMT (NH34)

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$410MSRP
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Filippo Loreti Watches Aquadiver GMT Automatic
Filippo Loreti Watchesmicro

Aquadiver GMT Automatic

5 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$410MSRP
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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.

AETHELSOHN Horizon Azure GMT - Blue Dial Automatic Watch with Dual Time
AETHELSOHN

Horizon Azure GMT - Blue Dial Automatic Watch with Dual Time

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$265MSRP
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AETHELSOHN Horizon Shadow GMT Automatic Watch
AETHELSOHN

Horizon Shadow GMT Automatic Watch

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$255MSRP
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AETHELSOHN Horizon GMT Automatic Watch
AETHELSOHN

Horizon GMT Automatic Watch

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$245MSRP
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Orient Diver Design 40
Orient
AC0Q

Diver Design 40

6 variants
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series

5 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$350MSRP
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Orient 75th Anniversary RA-TX0210L10B
Orient

75th Anniversary RA-TX0210L10B

 
42.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$375MSRP
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Orient AC0Q-40 RA-AC0Q05P10B
Orient

AC0Q-40 RA-AC0Q05P10B

 
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$355MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175
Bulova
Vintage Sea Hunter

Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175

5 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
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Seiko 5KX
Seiko
5 Sports SKX series

5KX

11 variants · 5 Sports SKX series
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$350MSRP
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Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

Ref. YAS100D
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
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Seiko 5 Sports Field series
Seiko

5 Sports Field series

18 variants
36.4/39.4/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
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Casio Edifice EFK-100D
Casio

Edifice EFK-100D

Ref. EFK-100D-7A
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$825MSRP
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Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale GMT Paris
Yema

Navygraf Marine Nationale GMT Paris

 
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$944MSRP
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Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7
Fortis

Flieger F-39 Werk 7

2 variants · Ref. F-39 Werk 7
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,510MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical GMT
Seiko

Prospex Land Mechanical GMT

2 variants · Prospex Land
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,150MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Sea Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch Save the Ocean Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch Save the Ocean Limited Edition

 
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,400MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Frogman Auto

3 variants · Ref. H77455330
41/42/46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,395MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$900MSRP
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Yema Superman Dato CMM.10
Yema

Superman Dato CMM.10

4 variants · Superman
39.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,777MSRP
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Glycine Men's Airman Vintage The Chief GMT 40mm Automatic Watch GL0472
Glycine
Airman

Men's Airman Vintage The Chief GMT 40mm Automatic Watch GL0472

 
40mm·Automatic
$600MSRP
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Glycine Men's Airman Vintage The Chief GMT GL04xx Series
Glycine
Airman

Men's Airman Vintage The Chief GMT GL04xx Series

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$905MSRP
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Glycine Men's Airman Vintage The Chief Purist 40mm Automatic Watch GL0411
Glycine
Airman

Men's Airman Vintage The Chief Purist 40mm Automatic Watch GL0411

 
40mm·Automatic
$905MSRP
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Yema Navygraf Pearl CMM.20
Yema

Navygraf Pearl CMM.20

2 variants · Navygraf
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,862MSRP
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