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Cronos Watchdives WD1968 PT5004/PT5000 Automatic Diver Watch
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Alternatives to the Cronos Watchdives WD1968 PT5004/PT5000 Automatic Diver Watch

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

Case
39.87mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Diver
MSRP
$250
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Cronos Watchdives WD1968 PT5004/PT5000 Automatic Diver Watch is the Orient Diver Design 40 ($395) — pro diver and Automatic. From the independents, the Thorn Watchdives WD1968 PT5004/PT5000 Automatic Diver Watch is the standout microbrand take — same family (Watchdives) and Pro diver. Stepping up, the Bremont Supermarine 300M ($3,550) 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.

Thorn Watchdives WD1968 PT5004/PT5000 Automatic Diver Watch
Thornmicro

Watchdives WD1968 PT5004/PT5000 Automatic Diver Watch

3 variants
39.87mm·Automatic·300m WR
$215MSRP
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Sheffield Allsport Diver 1
Sheffieldmicro

Allsport Diver 1

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$128MSRP
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Thorn Watchdives WD1993 40mm 6460 GMT Watch
Thornmicro

Watchdives WD1993 40mm 6460 GMT Watch

 
40.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$239MSRP
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Hemel HD24 Automatic
Hemelmicro

HD24 Automatic

8 variants · HD24
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$300MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. Merlion 50th Anniversary
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Merlion 50th Anniversary

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$449MSRP
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Isotope Hydrium
Isotopemicro

Hydrium

15 variants
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,701MSRP
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Thorn Watchdives WD50Ti Titanium 50-Fathoms NH35 Dive Watch
Thornmicro

Watchdives WD50Ti Titanium 50-Fathoms NH35 Dive Watch

 
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$199MSRP
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Elliot Brown BEACHMASTER AUTOMATIC SIGNATURE: 0H0-A06
Elliot Brownmicro

BEACHMASTER AUTOMATIC SIGNATURE: 0H0-A06

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,931MSRP
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Alkin Watches Model Two
Alkin Watchesmicro

Model Two

3 variants
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$587MSRP
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Sheffield SUPERPRODUCTION
Sheffieldmicro

SUPERPRODUCTION

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$448MSRP
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Henry Archer Nordsø
Henry Archermicro

Nordsø

33 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$521MSRP
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Sheffield 1A SCR II Blue
Sheffieldmicro

1A SCR II Blue

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$278MSRP
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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.

Orient Diver Design 40
Orient
AC0Q

Diver Design 40

6 variants
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
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Orient Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Diver
Orient

Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Diver

 
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$435MSRP
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Yema Pearldiver
Yema

Pearldiver

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$491MSRP
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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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Citizen Tsuyosa Shore
Citizen

Tsuyosa Shore

2 variants · Tsuyosa
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$495MSRP
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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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Timex Expedition Pioneer Titanium Automatic 41mm HNBR Synthetic Rubber Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Pioneer Titanium Automatic 41mm HNBR Synthetic Rubber Strap Watch

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$479MSRP
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Timex Expedition Field Post Titanium Automatic 41mm Recycled Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Field Post Titanium Automatic 41mm Recycled Fabric Strap Watch

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$419MSRP
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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model

 
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$430MSRP
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Timex Pan Am x Timex Waterbury Automatic Ace 41mm
Timex

Pan Am x Timex Waterbury Automatic Ace 41mm

Ref. TW2Y38800
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$359MSRP
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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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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Bremont Supermarine 300M
Bremont

Supermarine 300M

8 variants · Supermarine
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,550MSRP
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Longines LEGEND DIVER
Longines

LEGEND DIVER

9 variants · Ref. L3.764
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,850MSRP
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Bremont S302
Bremont
Supermarine

S302

6 variants · Supermarine
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,900MSRP
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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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Nivada Grenchen Depthmaster
Nivada Grenchen

Depthmaster

 
39mm·Automatic·1000m WR
$1,050MSRP
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Fortis Marinemaster M-40
Fortis

Marinemaster M-40

8 variants · Marinemaster
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,520MSRP
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Yema Superman Bronze CMM.10
Yema

Superman Bronze CMM.10

4 variants · Superman
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,699MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch GL0409
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch GL0409

 
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,750MSRP
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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
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Seiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

 
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,400MSRP
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Bremont S300
Bremont
Supermarine

S300

7 variants · Supermarine
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,795MSRP
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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
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