The Rolex Submariner is, in my opinion, the best Rolex watch ever made. I love how it can be worn in a casual setting or at a formal dinner party.

And don’t even get me started on that beautiful dial. This thing just oozes confidence and high class.

However, the Rolex Submariner can get pretty expensive. You’re looking at a $7,000+ price tag even for a pre-owned watch.

BUT the good thing is the Rolex Submariner is so popular that a bunch of other watch brands have tried to take a stab at it.

You can get a great Rolex Submariner lookalike for a fraction of the cost. Here are the 9 best Rolex Submariner homage watches and alternatives.

Under $100

Here are the best Rolex Submariner homage watches under $100…

1. Henry Jay Blue/Gold Aquamaster

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I’m a big fan of Henry Jay watches. This is a near replica of the Rolex Submariner to the minute detail. And this thing is available for less than $100….a fraction of the cost of its Rolex counterpart.

The watch is beautiful. The blue dial is a vibrant color (sometimes blue dials look rather full).

If you want to look rugged and sophisticated, this watch needs to be in your wardrobe. I’ve worn this watch on several dates and always got complements.

And pretty much every time I go out, people mistake this bad boy for the Rolex Submariner!

Pros:

*All of iconic features of the Submariner are present like the circle and rectangle dials, the shape of the dial, and even the colors!

*44 mm watch – perfect for most men

Cons:

*Date function can be hard to adjust

*Not an automatic watch

2. Invicta Pro Diver’s Watch

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Invicta makes a great line of divers watches….and the best part is they are all under $100!

If you want a Rolex Submariner lookalike for a fraction of the cost, consider getting of one these amazing beauties. Their pro diver watch comes in a variety of different colors.

And if you are a big fan of automatic watches, the entire Pro Diver lineup is automatic!

Pros:

*There are a ton of colors available for the Invicta Diver’s Watch!

*40 mm watch – perfect for most men

*Automatic watch

Cons:

*Bezel can be hard to rotate

*I’m not a big fan of the minute and hour hand design.

3. Casio Anti Reverse Bezel Watch

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I’m generally not a big fan of Casio watches, but this one is perfect to wear to the gym.

It’s very rugged and the resin band makes it very durable for active lifestyles.

Pros:

*If you want a Rolex Submariner equivalent, you can’t beat this price!

*Dial is very clean and sophisticated.

Cons:

*I’m not a big fan of the hour and minute hands.

*Tick marks on the dial are hard to see.

*This is a larger watch (44 mm)

Under $200

Here are the best Rolex Submariner equivalents under $200…

4. Seiko 5 Automatic Diver’s Watch SNZF17

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This Seiko watch is a thing of beauty. I love the very pronounced tick marks on the bezel and dial.

If you are looking for a great (and affordable) automatic watch, get this right away!

One of the really cool features of this Submariner homage is that it also has a day function.

Pros:

*Has a day AND date function!

*Ticks on the dial are well illuminated and easy to read.

*This is an automatic watch

Cons:

*Only 100 meters of water resistance.

*The bezel is thick, which can make the case look a bit smaller.

5. Parnis Submariner Style Automatic Watch

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The Parnis Submariner is a serviceable homage to its more expensive counterpart. Most of the classic Submariner features are here…including the circle and rectangle ticks.

Pros:

*Near equivalent of the Rolex Submariner

*Automatic watch

Cons:

*I’ve seen better green dials

6. Orient Men’s ‘Ray II’ Automatic Diving Watch

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The Orient Diving Watch is a great homage to the Rolex. Most of the common features are there.

Plus, this is an automatic watch, which means you don’t have to deal with pesky batteries! This will compliment your outfit in virtually any setting from the gym to hot dates.

Pros:

*The watch has a day AND date function

*This is an automatic watch

Cons:

*Groves of the bezel look a bit different than the Rolex version.

*Second hand has a red tip – which I don’t like.

7. Citizen Men’s Promaster Diver Watch BN0150-28E

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The Citizen Promaster Diver Watch is a great addition to your gym outfit.

I wouldn’t necessarily wear this on a date or to any formal events, but this is perfect for working out while looking stylish.

Pros:

*Great price if you want an excellent sports watch.

*200 meters of water resistance.

Cons:

*There’s a lot going on with the dial/bezel (I think there’s too many tick marks)

*Not the biggest fan of the resin band.

8. Stuhrling 417.02 Aquadiver Regatta Espora Watch

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If you want a classy watch you can wear on a date, get the Stuhrling Aquadiver Watch. This is a perfect example of a great homage to the more expensive Rolex.

Pros:

*The dial has numbers for seconds, which makes it easier to read.

*Beautiful silver and black contrast similar to the original Rolex Submariner.

Cons:

*This is a larger watch (44 mm) – so only get this if you have bigger wrists.