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Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'

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
$599
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP' is the Seiko Prospex Sea ($1,100) — common cross-shop and Tool diver. If price is the constraint, the Orient AA02 Diver Watch at $285 (vs $599 for the Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP') covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Phoibos Kraken is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Miyota 9015) and Skin-diver style. Stepping up, the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch ($2,800) 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.

Phoibos Kraken
Phoibosmicro

Kraken

4 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$499MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'
Phoibos Storm Corsair
Phoibosmicro

Storm Corsair

4 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$480MSRP
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Phoibos Narwhal
Phoibosmicro

Narwhal

5 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$509MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'
Henry Archer Nordsø
Henry Archermicro

Nordsø

33 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$521MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'
Henry Archer Tidevand
Henry Archermicro

Tidevand

20 variants · Ref. HAC-TDV-DCS-3LI
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$652MSRP
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Henry Archer Vesterhav
Henry Archermicro

Vesterhav

29 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$599MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'
La Touraine Seafarer 39mm Automatic Dive Watch
La Tourainemicro

Seafarer 39mm Automatic Dive Watch

4 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$550MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'
Zelos Helmsman 3
Zelosmicro

Helmsman 3

7 variants · Helmsman
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$529MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'
Islander Northport Hi-Beat Automatic Dive Watch with Ocean Blue and White Ripple Dial #ISL-195
Islandermicro
Under $50

Northport Hi-Beat Automatic Dive Watch with Ocean Blue and White Ripple Dial #ISL-195

 
40.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$499MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'
Vaer D5 Meridian Auto
Vaermicro
Meridian

D5 Meridian Auto

2 variants · Meridian
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$679MSRP
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Erebus Watches ORIGIN 40
Erebus Watchesmicro

ORIGIN 40

8 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'
Signum Cuda Steel 39mm
Signummicro

Cuda Steel 39mm

9 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$499MSRP
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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

3 variants
41.3mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'
Seiko HBC003J1
Seiko

HBC003J1

 
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'
Tissot Seastar 1000
Tissot

Seastar 1000

7 variants
40/43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$875MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'
Orient Diver Design 40
Orient
AC0Q

Diver Design 40

6 variants
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'
Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

 
41.7mm·Automatic·200m WR
$650MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'
Glycine Unisex Combat Sub Bronze 39mm Automatic Watch GL0517
Glycine

Unisex Combat Sub Bronze 39mm Automatic Watch GL0517

8 variants
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'
Yema Navygraf Heritage
Yema

Navygraf Heritage

2 variants · Navygraf
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$990MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Scuba Auto

5 variants · Ref. H82315131
40/43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$975MSRP
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Citizen NY0129-07L
Citizen

NY0129-07L

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$505MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'
Citizen Promaster Fujitsubo
Citizen
Promaster DiverPromaster

Promaster Fujitsubo

Ref. NB6026
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,195MSRP
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Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAC0Q

AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

6 variants · AC0Q
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$370MSRP
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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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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.

Orient AA02 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAA02

AA02 Diver Watch

3 variants · AA02
41.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$285MSRP
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Seiko SCVE053
Seiko

SCVE053

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$207MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'
Orient FAA02008D9
Orient

FAA02008D9

 
47mm·Automatic·200m WR
$265MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'
Casio Edifice EFK-100D
Casio

Edifice EFK-100D

Ref. EFK-100D-7A
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'
Orient FAA02007B9
Orient

FAA02007B9

 
47mm·Automatic·200m WR
$265MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'
Swatch Blurang
Swatch

Blurang

Ref. YIS430
42mm·Automatic
$260MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'
Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Automatic
$299MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'
Seiko Conceptual SNK807K2
Seiko
Seiko 5

Conceptual SNK807K2

 
37mm·Automatic
$115MSRP
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Swatch Sistem Lake
Swatch

Sistem Lake

Ref. YIS420
42mm·Automatic
$230MSRP
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Timex MK1 Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

MK1 Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch

2 variants
40mm·Hybrid·200m WR
$239MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'
Swatch Sistem Slate
Swatch

Sistem Slate

Ref. YIB400
42mm·Automatic
$250MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'
Timex MK1 Hand-Wound 36mm Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

MK1 Hand-Wound 36mm Fabric Strap Watch

 
36mm·Manual·200m WR
$289MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch
Seiko

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

2 variants · Prospex Marinemaster
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'
Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

 
40.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'
Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident Reef

5 variants · Trident
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'
Christopher Ward C60 Trident GMT 300
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident GMT 300

3 variants · Trident
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'
Norqain Adventure 40mm
Norqain

Adventure 40mm

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,283MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'
Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300
Christopher Ward
Atoll

C60 Atoll 300

2 variants · Atoll
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,320MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'
Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation
Seiko

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation

2 variants · Prospex Marinemaster
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,800MSRP
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DOXA SUB 200T
DOXA

SUB 200T

4 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$10,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'
Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale CMM.10
Yema

Navygraf Marine Nationale CMM.10

2 variants · Navygraf
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,614MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'
Yema Skin Diver CMM.20
Yema

Skin Diver CMM.20

3 variants · Skin Diver
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,372MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'
DOXA SUB 200 C-GRAPH II
DOXA

SUB 200 C-GRAPH II

6 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,890MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'
DOXA SUB 250T GMT
DOXA

SUB 250T GMT

9 variants
40mm·Automatic·250m WR
$2,790MSRP
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