Omega Seamaster alternatives
Omega's dive line, led by the 42 mm Diver 300M with its wave dial and helium valve. Alternatives here are dive watches rated to at least 200 m.
These 17 watches come from other brands, sit within 3 mm of an Omega Seamaster reference in case size, and cost less than its $6,700 starting price. They're grouped by price, closest in size first, with one watch per brand in each group.
The Omega Seamaster
| Reference | Case | Lug-to-lug | Water | List price | eBay median ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seamaster 300 234.30.41.21.01.001 | 41 mm | 48 mm | 300 m | $8,000 | $6,250 |
| Seamaster Diver 300M 210.30.42.20.01.001 | 42 mm | 49.9 mm | 300 m | $6,700 | $5,910 |
| Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition 210.90.42.20.01.001 | 42 mm | 49.6 mm | 300 m | $11,300 | $9,670 |
| Seamaster Diver 300M 43.5 Black Ceramic 210.92.44.20.01.003 | 43.5 mm | 51.5 mm | 300 m | $10,700 | $7,497 |
| Seamaster Diver 300M Co-Axial 41 212.30.41.20.01.003 | 41 mm | 47.5 mm | 300 m | — | $4,141 |
| Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M 42 217.30.42.21.01.001 | 42 mm | 47.5 mm | 600 m | $9,200 | $8,550 |
| Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M 43.5 215.30.44.21.01.001 | 43.5 mm | 49 mm | 600 m | — | $4,814 |
| Seamaster Ploprof 1200M 227.32.55.21.03.001 | 55 mm | 45 mm | 1200 m | $16,100 | $13,985 |
| Seamaster Professional Diver 300M 2531.80.00 | 41 mm | 47.5 mm | 300 m | — | $3,563 |
| Seamaster Professional Diver 300M Chronometer 2254.50.00 | 41 mm | 47.5 mm | 300 m | — | $4,770 |
| Seamaster Professional Diver 300M Co-Axial 2220.80.00 | 41 mm | 47.5 mm | 300 m | — | $4,560 |
Under $500
| Watch | Case | Lug-to-lug | Thick | Water | Movement | List price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islander Northport Automatic Dive WatchMicrobrandvs the Seamaster 212.30.41.20.01.003 | 40.5 mm (−0.5) | 47 mm (−0.5) | 12.5 mm | 200 m | Automatic | $449 |
| Orient Kamasu GMTvs the Seamaster 210.90.42.20.01.001 | 42.8 mm (+0.8) | 49.5 mm (−0.1) | 13.4 mm | 200 m | Automatic | $495 |
| Casio Duro MDV-106vs the Seamaster 215.30.44.21.01.001 | 44.2 mm (+0.7) | 48.5 mm (−0.5) | 12.1 mm | 200 m | Quartz | $85 |
| Zelos Swordfish 40mm SS 'Slate'Microbrandvs the Seamaster 212.30.41.20.01.003 | 40 mm (−1) | 46 mm (−1.5) | 12 mm | 200 m | Automatic | $399 |
| Dan Henry 1970 Automatic Diver 40mmMicrobrandvs the Seamaster 212.30.41.20.01.003 | 40 mm (−1) | 45.7 mm (−1.8) | 14.8 mm | 200 m | Automatic | $320 |
$500 to $1,500
| Watch | Case | Lug-to-lug | Thick | Water | Movement | List price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seiko Prospex 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretationvs the Seamaster 212.30.41.20.01.003 | 41 mm (same) | 46.9 mm (−0.6) | 12.3 mm | 200 m | Automatic | $900 |
| Orient Kamasuvs the Seamaster 217.30.42.21.01.001 | 41.9 mm (−0.1) | 47 mm (−0.5) | 12.8 mm | 200 m | Automatic | $580 |
| Citizen Promaster Mechanical Divervs the Seamaster 234.30.41.21.01.001 | 41 mm (same) | 48.8 mm (+0.8) | 12.3 mm | 200 m | Automatic | $875 |
| Halios Seaforth IVMicrobrandvs the Seamaster 212.30.41.20.01.003 | 41 mm (same) | 46.5 mm (−1) | 12.4 mm | 200 m | Automatic | $765 |
| Traska FreediverMicrobrandvs the Seamaster 234.30.41.21.01.001 | 40.5 mm (−0.5) | 48 mm (same) | 11.9 mm | 200 m | Automatic | $795 |
$1,500 to $5,000
| Watch | Case | Lug-to-lug | Thick | Water | Movement | List price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon 41mm Titanium Large Diver's Automatic (GSAR)Microbrandvs the Seamaster 234.30.41.21.01.001 | 41 mm (same) | 48 mm (same) | 13.5 mm | 300 m | Automatic | $2,750 |
| Squale 1521 Militaire (bracelet)Microbrandvs the Seamaster 217.30.42.21.01.001 | 42 mm (same) | 48 mm (+0.5) | 12.5 mm | 500 m | Automatic | $1,510 |
| Oris Aquis Date 43.5vs the Seamaster 210.92.44.20.01.003 | 43.5 mm (same) | 51 mm (−0.5) | 13.1 mm | 300 m | Automatic | $2,800 |
| TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Date 42vs the Seamaster 217.30.42.21.01.001 | 42 mm (same) | 48 mm (+0.5) | 12 mm | 300 m | Automatic | $4,350 |
| Monta Oceanking 60-Minute Bezel with Date, Black Dial, Ceramic BezelMicrobrandvs the Seamaster 234.30.41.21.01.001 | 40.5 mm (−0.5) | 48 mm (same) | 12 mm | 300 m | Automatic | $2,550 |
$5,000 and up
| Watch | Case | Lug-to-lug | Thick | Water | Movement | List price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Pelagos 42vs the Seamaster 210.30.42.20.01.001 | 42 mm (same) | 50 mm (+0.1) | 14.3 mm | 500 m | Automatic | $6,025 |
| Breitling Superocean Automatic 42vs the Seamaster 217.30.42.21.01.001 | 42 mm (same) | 47.7 mm (+0.2) | 12.6 mm | 300 m | Automatic | $5,700 |
List prices are manufacturer prices in US dollars where published. Differences in brackets are against the closest Omega Seamaster reference by size. Check lug-to-lug against your wrist with the fit finder.
Questions
- What is the best affordable alternative to the Omega Seamaster?
- By size, the closest under $1,500 in our catalog is the Islander Northport Automatic Dive Watch ISL-360 at $449: 40.5 mm across against 41 mm for the 212.30.41.20.01.003, with a 47 mm lug-to-lug.
- Is there a Omega Seamaster alternative under $500?
- Yes. The Islander Northport Automatic Dive Watch ISL-360 lists at $449 and is 40.5 mm across, water-resistant to 200 m. 5 of the watches on this page cost under $500.
- How much does the Omega Seamaster cost?
- In our catalog, Omega Seamaster references start at $6,700 list price. On eBay, the 212.30.41.20.01.003 has a median asking price of $4,141 across 133 live listings.