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STEELDIVE SD1971S
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the STEELDIVE SD1971S

Ref. SD1971S

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

Case
44.9mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Diver
MSRP
$178
The short answer

The closest alternative to the STEELDIVE SD1971S is the Orient FAA02008D9 ($265) — common cross-shop and Tool diver. From the independents, the Boldr Odyssey Bronze is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Shared caliber (Seiko NH35). Stepping up, the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0322 ($585) 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.

Boldr Odyssey Bronze
Boldrmicro

Odyssey Bronze

8 variants
45.5mm·Automatic·500m WR
$649MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. Odyssey Bronze Serpentine
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Odyssey Bronze Serpentine

 
45.5mm·Automatic·500m WR
$649MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1971S
BOLDR Supply Co. Odyssey Bronze Prussian Blue
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Odyssey Bronze Prussian Blue

 
45.5mm·Automatic·500m WR
$649MSRP
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Spinnaker Wreck Automatic
Spinnakermicro

Wreck Automatic

4 variants · Wreck
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$189MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1971S
BOLDR Supply Co. Odyssey Bronze Pine Green
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Odyssey Bronze Pine Green

 
45.5mm·Automatic·500m WR
$649MSRP
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Audaz ADZ-2065
Audazmicro

ADZ-2065

6 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$600MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1971S
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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Revelot R11 Storm
Revelotmicro

R11 Storm

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$390MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1971S
Spinnaker Hull Diver
Spinnakermicro

Hull Diver

10 variants · Hull
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$375MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1971S
Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze
Zelosmicro

Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze

6 variants · Hammerhead V3
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$449MSRP
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Elliot Brown HOLTON AUTOMATIC: 101-A10
Elliot Brownmicro

HOLTON AUTOMATIC: 101-A10

6 variants
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$792MSRP
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Spinnaker Dumas Automatic
Spinnakermicro

Dumas Automatic

11 variants · Dumas
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$239MSRP
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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 FAA02008D9
Orient

FAA02008D9

 
47mm·Automatic·200m WR
$265MSRP
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Orient FAA02007B9
Orient

FAA02007B9

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

Kanno

4 variants
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$320MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1971S
Seiko 5KX
Seiko
5 Sports SKX series

5KX

11 variants · 5 Sports SKX series
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1971S
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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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series

5 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1971S
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 Rosee
Swatch

Sistem Rosee

Ref. YIG400
42mm·Automatic
$285MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1971S
Swatch Blurang
Swatch

Blurang

Ref. YIS430
42mm·Automatic
$260MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

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
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1971S
Invicta Pro Diver 18160
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 18160

5 variants
47mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1971S
Invicta Pro Diver 36972
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 36972

2 variants
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1971S
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
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1971S
Invicta Pro Diver 5053OBXL
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 5053OBXL

2 variants
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1971S
Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0325
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Sport Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0325

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$615MSRP
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DOXA SUB 200 II
DOXA

SUB 200 II

5 variants
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,750MSRP
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Orient Neo Classic Sports LE
Orient

Neo Classic Sports LE

3 variants
43.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$415MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1971S
Orient RA-AC0K05G00B LE
Orient

RA-AC0K05G00B LE

 
43.4mm·Automatic·200m WR
$450MSRP
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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
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1971S
Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic
Citizen

Promaster Diver Automatic

3 variants · Promaster
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$469MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1971S
Orient M-Force AC0L
Orient

M-Force AC0L

4 variants · M-Force
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
$605MSRP
vsCompare with the STEELDIVE SD1971S
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