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Alternative Watches to the Rolex Submariner

The Rolex Submariner is one of those watches that comes to mind when one thinks about watches. It is arguably one of the most iconic watches to be produced and easily one of the most faked watches.

Many people desire to own this iconic watch because of its impeccable design and quality as well as its brand name and heritage. Many people may be looking to find an alternative to the Submariner because of financial reasons or simply they are looking for something that is similar. Here are three alternatives that we believe are great ways to substitute this iconic watch.

The first is the Tudor Heritage Black Bay. Tudor has really come in to itself in the last ten years after releasing some aesthetically beautiful pieces with great horological relevance. They have really become their own brand away from its parent company, Rolex. The Black Bay sports a similar look for a very affordable price tag compared to the Rolex Submariner. It also carries great diving history with the Tudor Submariners that were used by the french military. It fits well and is a great alternative to the Sub.

The second watch is often battled against the Rolex Submariner and that is the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean. It sports its own design with a unique dial and helium escape value that the Submariner does not have. It also has a 600M water resistance so if you are going to be using this for the sport of diving, you have come to the right place. Its a great watch that fits really well, ready for sport and has its own history with Omega.

The last alternative is the Longines Legend Diver. This watch is a recent release from Longines but really pays homage to the vintage version of this diver. It is also the most affordable of all three of these watches but still can throw its weight around with a very unique two-crown design. Longines is a brand full of history and one does not see this diver on many individuals wrists which makes it a lot more unique than the other choices.

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