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U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Finding alternatives to

U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS

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

Case
46mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$5,850
The short answer

The closest alternative to the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS is the Junghans Meister S Chronoscope, Date English ($3,310) — looks nearly identical and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Auto chrono at $2,095 (vs $5,850 for the CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM SS is the standout microbrand take — same family (CHIMERA) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Breitling Super Chronomat B01 44 ($10,650) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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

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

U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM SS
U-Boatmicro

CHIMERA 46MM SS

3 variants
46mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,550MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
U-Boat CLASSICO 45 TITANIUM TUNGSTEN
U-Boatmicro

CLASSICO 45 TITANIUM TUNGSTEN

2 variants
45mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,600MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
U-Boat CHIMERA 25°
U-Boatmicro

CHIMERA 25°

 
46mm·Automatic·100m WR
$13,500MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
BOLDR Supply Co. Odyssey Regatta Admiral Blue
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Odyssey Regatta Admiral Blue

 
45.5mm·Automatic·500m WR
$1,499MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
BOLDR Supply Co. Odyssey Regatta
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Odyssey Regatta

 
45.5mm·Automatic·500m WR
$1,499MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Laco Kiel Sport
Lacomicro

Kiel Sport

 
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,890MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Zero West AV1 Vulcan
Zero Westmicro

AV1 Vulcan

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,750MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Zero West L4 Longitude
Zero Westmicro

L4 Longitude

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,995MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Laco Kiel.2.MB Weiss
Lacomicro

Kiel.2.MB Weiss

 
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,890MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Laco Kiel.2.MB Schwarz
Lacomicro

Kiel.2.MB Schwarz

 
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,890MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Whitby Watch Co. Intrepid X
Whitby Watch Co.micro

Intrepid X

2 variants
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,175MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Balticus Watches Balticus StarDust Chrono Damast Valjoux 7750 Awenturyn - BLT-BALSDDCHABA
Balticus Watchesmicro
StarDust

Balticus StarDust Chrono Damast Valjoux 7750 Awenturyn - BLT-BALSDDCHABA

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,039MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
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.

Junghans Meister S Chronoscope, Date English
Junghans

Meister S Chronoscope, Date English

3 variants
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
$3,310MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Breitling Superocean Heritage B01 Chronograph
Breitling

Superocean Heritage B01 Chronograph

7 variants · Superocean Heritage
42/44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$9,250MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Fortis

Flieger F-43 Bicompax

5 variants · Flieger
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,180MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Breitling Super Avenger B01 Chronograph 46
Breitling
Avenger

Super Avenger B01 Chronograph 46

2 variants · Avenger
46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$9,350MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Breitling Avenger Chronograph
Breitling

Avenger Chronograph

4 variants · Avenger
43/45mm·Automatic·300m WR
$6,600MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Longines LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK
Longines
Spirit Flyback

LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK

3 variants · Spirit Flyback
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,000MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Hamilton Jazzmaster Face 2 Face III Limited Edition
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Face 2 Face III Limited Edition

 
44mm·Automatic
$2,995MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport

4 variants · Carrera
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$9,000MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Bremont Supermarine Chrono
Bremont

Supermarine Chrono

3 variants · Supermarine
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$6,850MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Movado Alta SE Chronograph
Movadomicro

Alta SE Chronograph

2 variants · Ref. 0607754
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,795MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Norqain Adventure Sport Chrono 44mm DLC
Norqain

Adventure Sport Chrono 44mm DLC

 
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,158MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Omega Speedmaster Racing Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 44 25mm
Omega

Speedmaster Racing Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 44 25mm

7 variants · Speedmaster
44.25mm·Automatic
$10,400MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Auto chrono
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation X-Wind Auto chrono

3 variants
44/45mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,095MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto

3 variants
45mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,375MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono

 
44mm·Automatic
$2,045MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Stowa Tempora Big Eye beige
Stowamicro

Tempora Big Eye beige

4 variants
44mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Citizen Promaster Air GMT
Citizen

Promaster Air GMT

3 variants · Promaster
44.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,195MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Tissot Supersport Chrono
Tissot

Supersport Chrono

2 variants
45.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Stowa Chrono ABT 24h Limited
Stowamicro

Chrono ABT 24h Limited

2 variants
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Glycine Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0296
Glycine

Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0296

 
46mm·Automatic
$1,850MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Tissot Chrono XL Classic
Tissot

Chrono XL Classic

4 variants
45mm·Quartz·100m WR
$495MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph

6 variants · Prospex SPEEDTIMER
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,500MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Tissot T-Race
Tissot

T-Race

7 variants
38/45mm·Quartz·100m WR
$650MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Junghans 1972 Chronoscope Sports Edition 2025
Junghans

1972 Chronoscope Sports Edition 2025

 
43.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,050MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Breitling Super Chronomat B01 44
Breitling
Chronomat

Super Chronomat B01 44

5 variants · Chronomat
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$10,650MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Panerai Luminor Chrono
Panerai

Luminor Chrono

5 variants · Luminor
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
IWC Schaffhausen Iw395601 Pilots Watch Timezoner Top Gun Woodland
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw395601 Pilots Watch Timezoner Top Gun Woodland

2 variants · Pilot Watches
46mm·Automatic·100m WR
$14,200MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Breitling Super Avi B04 Chronograph GMT 46 P 51 Mustang
Breitling
Classic Avi

Super Avi B04 Chronograph GMT 46 P 51 Mustang

4 variants · Classic Avi
46mm·Automatic·100m WR
$11,300MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Breitling Super Avi B04 Chronograph GMT 46 P 51 Mustang
Breitling
Classic Avi

Super Avi B04 Chronograph GMT 46 P 51 Mustang

2 variants · Classic Avi
46mm·Automatic·100m WR
$12,900MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
IWC Schaffhausen Iw395601 Pilots Watch Timezoner Top Gun Woodland
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw395601 Pilots Watch Timezoner Top Gun Woodland

Ref. IW395601
46mm·Automatic·100m WR
$19,300MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport Th Carbonspring
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport Th Carbonspring

Ref. CBU5091.FT6305
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 44mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 44mm

2 variants · Royal Oak Offshore
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Co Axial Master Chronometer Moonphase Chronograph 44 25mm
Omega

Speedmaster Moonphase Co Axial Master Chronometer Moonphase Chronograph 44 25mm

3 variants · Speedmaster
44.25mm·Automatic·100m WR
$12,600MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Panerai Submersible Marina Militare Forze Speciali
Panerai

Submersible Marina Militare Forze Speciali

Ref. PAM02239
47mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Grand Seiko SBGC253
Grand Seiko
Sport

SBGC253

 
44.5mm·Spring Drive·200m WR
$13,200MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 44 25mm
Omega

Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 44 25mm

7 variants · Speedmaster
44.25mm·Automatic
$15,700MSRP
vsCompare with the U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM CHRONO SS
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