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STEELDIVE SD1961
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the STEELDIVE SD1961

Ref. SD1961

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

Case
43.8mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Diver
MSRP
$158
The short answer

The closest alternative to the STEELDIVE SD1961 is the Orient FAA02007B9 ($265) — common cross-shop and Tool diver. From the independents, the Islander Black Dial Automatic Dive Watch with DLC Case and Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-34 is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko NH36) and Tool diver. Stepping up, the Seiko Prospex Sea ($625) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

33 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Islander Islander Black Dial Automatic Dive Watch with DLC Case and Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-34
Islandermicro
Dive Watches Guide

Islander Black Dial Automatic Dive Watch with DLC Case and Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-34

 
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$469MSRP
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Spinnaker Wreck Automatic
Spinnakermicro

Wreck Automatic

4 variants · Wreck
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$189MSRP
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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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Squale Matic
Squalemicro

Matic

5 variants
44mm·Automatic·600m WR
$1,595MSRP
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Spinnaker Fleuss
Spinnakermicro

Fleuss

23 variants
43mm·Automatic·150m WR
$179MSRP
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Islander Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18
Islandermicro
Dive Watches Guide

Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18

 
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$429MSRP
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Spinnaker Tesei Titanium
Spinnakermicro

Tesei Titanium

3 variants · Tesei
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$625MSRP
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Zelos SS Damascus LE
Zelosmicro
Hammerhead

SS Damascus LE

 
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$799MSRP
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Islander Islander Luminous Dial Automatic Dive Watch with AR Double-Dome Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-26
Islandermicro
Dive Watches Guide

Islander Luminous Dial Automatic Dive Watch with AR Double-Dome Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-26

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$420MSRP
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Filippo Loreti Watches Neptune Automatic
Filippo Loreti Watchesmicro

Neptune Automatic

2 variants
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$260MSRP
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Seagull Ocean Series Pro "Dragon Kings of the Four Seas" Dragon-scale Dial 300m Waterproof Diving Watch 44mm
Seagullmicro
Dive Watch

Ocean Series Pro "Dragon Kings of the Four Seas" Dragon-scale Dial 300m Waterproof Diving Watch 44mm

4 variants
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$643MSRP
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OLTO-8 Coral Steward Diving Automatic Watch
OLTO-8micro

Coral Steward Diving Automatic Watch

3 variants
45mm·Automatic·300m WR
$399MSRP
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Mainstream picks· 9

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 FAA02007B9
Orient

FAA02007B9

 
47mm·Automatic·200m WR
$265MSRP
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Orient FAA02008D9
Orient

FAA02008D9

 
47mm·Automatic·200m WR
$265MSRP
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Swatch Sistem Slate
Swatch

Sistem Slate

Ref. YIB400
42mm·Automatic
$250MSRP
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Orient Orient RA-AR01
Orient
RA-AR0103B30B

Orient RA-AR01

3 variants
46mm·Automatic·100m WR
$305MSRP
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Seiko DressKX
Seiko
5 Sports SKX series

DressKX

4 variants · 5 Sports SKX series
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
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Swatch Sistem Meche
Swatch

Sistem Meche

Ref. YIS418M
42mm·Automatic
$250MSRP
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Swatch Sistem Lake
Swatch

Sistem Lake

Ref. YIS420
42mm·Automatic
$230MSRP
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Seiko 5 Sports Midfield SRPJ85
Seiko

5 Sports Midfield SRPJ85

Ref. SRPJ85K1
36.4mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series

2 variants
28mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
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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 Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

2 variants
43.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$625MSRP
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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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Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm
Marathon

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm

 
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,800MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

 
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$3,300MSRP
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Orient Sports Diver
Orient

Sports Diver

4 variants
43.6mm·Automatic·100m WR
$745MSRP
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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 42mm Automatic Watch GL0087
Glycine

Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0087

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,450MSRP
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Orient Neo Classic Sports LE
Orient

Neo Classic Sports LE

3 variants
43.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$415MSRP
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DOXA SUB 200 II
DOXA

SUB 200 II

5 variants
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,750MSRP
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Longines HYDROCONQUEST GMT
Longines

HYDROCONQUEST GMT

5 variants · Ref. L3.890.4.06.6
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,350MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0249
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0249

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,530MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub Vintage 42mm Automatic Watch GL0269
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Vintage 42mm Automatic Watch GL0269

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,650MSRP
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