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Minus-8 Field 1S
Finding alternatives to

Minus-8 Field 1S

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

Case
39mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Diver
MSRP
$208
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Minus-8 Field 1S is the Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch ($370) — skin-diver style and Looks nearly identical. From the independents, the Boldr The T Rex By Boldr X Nitecore is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko NH35) and Skin-diver style.

ColourwayPick a colourway to match a specific dial
36 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

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

Boldr The T Rex By Boldr X Nitecore
Boldrmicro

The T Rex By Boldr X Nitecore

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$499MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$449MSRP
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Boldr BOLDR x Nitecore
Boldrmicro
Limited Editions

BOLDR x Nitecore

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$449MSRP
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Filippo Loreti Watches Aquadiver
Filippo Loreti Watchesmicro

Aquadiver

7 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$410MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. Five In A Row II
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Five In A Row II

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
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Arethusa Watch Co World Diver
Arethusa Watch Comicro

World Diver

6 variants · Ref. SC001CBN
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Nuncier N200 Gunmetal V2 AR 40.5mm
Nunciermicro

N200 Gunmetal V2 AR 40.5mm

 
40.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$769MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Staghorn
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Venture Staghorn

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$449MSRP
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Nuncier N200 Titanium Gray V2 AR 40.5mm
Nunciermicro

N200 Titanium Gray V2 AR 40.5mm

 
40.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$769MSRP
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Nezumi Studios Baleine
Nezumi Studiosmicro

Baleine

4 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$821MSRP
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Redux COURG: Zero-Hour
Reduxmicro

COURG: Zero-Hour

 
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$499MSRP
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Thorn Vintage 50-Fathoms Automatic Men Watch
Thornmicro

Vintage 50-Fathoms Automatic Men Watch

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$149MSRP
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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 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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Orient Diver Design 40
Orient
AC0Q

Diver Design 40

6 variants
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
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Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B
Orient

75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B

 
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$405MSRP
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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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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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Seiko 5KX
Seiko
5 Sports SKX series

5KX

11 variants · 5 Sports SKX series
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$350MSRP
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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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Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Automatic
$299MSRP
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Timex Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Eco-Conscious Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Eco-Conscious Fabric Strap Watch

 
39mm·Automatic
$309MSRP
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Swatch Sistem Slate
Swatch

Sistem Slate

Ref. YIB400
42mm·Automatic
$250MSRP
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Swatch Sistem Meche
Swatch

Sistem Meche

Ref. YIS418M
42mm·Automatic
$250MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Invicta Pro Diver 8927OB
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 8927OB

7 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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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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Invicta Pro Diver 8926T-TF
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 8926T-TF

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Invicta Pro Diver 5053
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 5053

5 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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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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Fortis Flieger F-41
Fortis

Flieger F-41

4 variants · Ref. F-41
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,530MSRP
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Yema Skin Diver CMM.20
Yema

Skin Diver CMM.20

3 variants · Skin Diver
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,372MSRP
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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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Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED
Longines

LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED

Ref. L3.774.2.50.9
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,200MSRP
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Bremont Supermarine 300M
Bremont

Supermarine 300M

8 variants · Supermarine
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,550MSRP
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Yema Diver
Yema

Diver

2 variants
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$990MSRP
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Damasko DK32/2
Damaskomicro

DK32/2

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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