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STEELDIVE SD1948S
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the STEELDIVE SD1948S

Ref. SD1948S

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

Case
44.5mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Diver
MSRP
$308
The short answer

The closest alternative to the STEELDIVE SD1948S is the Invicta Pro Diver 18160 — shared caliber (Seiko NH35) and Pro diver. From the independents, the Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Shared caliber (Seiko NH35). Stepping up, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 ($5,120) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

36 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze
Zelosmicro

Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze

6 variants · Hammerhead V3
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$449MSRP
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Spinnaker Dumas Automatic
Spinnakermicro

Dumas Automatic

11 variants · Dumas
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$239MSRP
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MMI Watches DUMBO 500M DIVE WATCH BRONZE CUSN8 NH35 "LEATHER PACKAGE" DB1NHC
MMI Watchesmicro

DUMBO 500M DIVE WATCH BRONZE CUSN8 NH35 "LEATHER PACKAGE" DB1NHC

2 variants
46mm·Automatic·500m WR
$530MSRP
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Boldr Odyssey Bronze
Boldrmicro

Odyssey Bronze

8 variants
45.5mm·Automatic·500m WR
$649MSRP
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Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium
Zelosmicro

Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium

10 variants · Hammerhead V3
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$559MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. Odyssey Bronze Serpentine
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Odyssey Bronze Serpentine

 
45.5mm·Automatic·500m WR
$649MSRP
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Undone PVD Foxtrot Automatic
Undonemicro

PVD Foxtrot Automatic

 
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$385MSRP
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MMI Watches DUMBO 500M DIVE WATCH DLC 316L NH35 DB8NHS
MMI Watchesmicro

DUMBO 500M DIVE WATCH DLC 316L NH35 DB8NHS

2 variants
46mm·Automatic·500m WR
$445MSRP
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Spinnaker Wreck Automatic
Spinnakermicro

Wreck Automatic

4 variants · Wreck
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$189MSRP
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Audaz ADZ-2065
Audazmicro

ADZ-2065

6 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$600MSRP
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Spinnaker Hull Commander
Spinnakermicro

Hull Commander

 
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$520MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. Odyssey Bronze Auburn
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Odyssey Bronze Auburn

 
45.5mm·Automatic·500m WR
$649MSRP
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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.

Invicta Pro Diver 18160
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 18160

5 variants
47mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
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Invicta Pro Diver 3044
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 3044

11 variants
47mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
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Invicta Jason Taylor 30194
Invictamicro

Jason Taylor 30194

2 variants
47mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
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Orient RA-AC0K05G00B LE
Orient

RA-AC0K05G00B LE

 
43.4mm·Automatic·200m WR
$450MSRP
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Orient M-Force AC0L
Orient

M-Force AC0L

4 variants · M-Force
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
$605MSRP
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Orient Kamasu
Orient

Kamasu

4 variants
41.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$375MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0322
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Sport Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0322

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$585MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0425
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0425

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$615MSRP
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Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic
Citizen

Promaster Diver Automatic

3 variants · Promaster
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$469MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0323
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Sport Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0323

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$585MSRP
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Stowa Prodiver
Stowamicro

Prodiver

6 variants
42mm·Automatic·1000m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1948S
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.

Fortis Marinemaster M-44
Fortis

Marinemaster M-44

5 variants · Marinemaster
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,120MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1948S
Glycine Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0276
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0276

 
46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,530MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0278
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0278

 
46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,530MSRP
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DOXA SUB 300 Carbon
DOXA

SUB 300 Carbon

8 variants
42.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$4,390MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition
Seiko

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

 
45.4mm·Automatic·600m WR
$4,600MSRP
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DOXA SUB 200 II
DOXA

SUB 200 II

5 variants
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,750MSRP
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DOXA SUB 200 T.GRAPH
DOXA

SUB 200 T.GRAPH

2 variants
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,200MSRP
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Bremont S502
Bremont
Supermarine

S502

3 variants · Supermarine
43mm·Automatic·500m WR
$5,100MSRP
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Breitling Superocean Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Automatic

20 variants · Superocean
36/42/44/46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,700MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch
Seiko

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch

 
42.6mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,600MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0320
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0320

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,995MSRP
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Christopher Ward C60 Pro 300 Vintage
Christopher Ward

C60 Pro 300 Vintage

Ref. C60-42ADC31B0KK0-VT1
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,550MSRP
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