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Case diameter
38 mm
Lug-to-lug
41.5 mm
Movement
Meca-Quartz
Catalog MSRP
$395
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Closest catalog matchBrew Retrograph$375 recorded MSRP, $20 lowerSee the match ↓
Lower recorded MSRPSpecht & Sohne Luxury Men's Quartz Watch Specht & Söhne 2026 Japan VK64 Chronograph Stainless Steel Genuine Leather Luminous 50M Waterproof$215 recorded MSRP, $180 lowerSee the match ↓
Shorter lug-to-lugTissot PRX39.5 mm lug-to-lug, 2 mm shorterSee the match ↓

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47 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Discover smaller makers with catalog similarities to this watch.

Brew Retrograph
Brew

Retrograph

  • $375 recorded MSRP, $20 lower
  • Same 38 mm case diameter
  • Same Seiko VK64 caliber
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Duckworth Prestex Bolton Classic Quartz Chrono
Duckworth Prestex

Bolton Classic Quartz Chrono

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • 46.5 mm lug-to-lug, 5 mm longer
  • Same Seiko VK64 caliber
What changes

0.6 mm thicker case. $569 recorded MSRP, $174 higher

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Riley Watch Co Howard Hughes Scarface Chronograph - HH01 SF
Riley Watch Co

Howard Hughes Scarface Chronograph - HH01 SF

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Same Seiko VK64 caliber
What changes

Mecaquartz movement instead of meca-quartz. 1.6 mm thicker case

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Specht & Sohne Luxury Men's Quartz Watch Specht & Söhne 2026 Japan VK64 Chronograph Stainless Steel Genuine Leather Luminous 50M Waterproof
Specht & Sohne

Luxury Men's Quartz Watch Specht & Söhne 2026 Japan VK64 Chronograph Stainless Steel Genuine Leather Luminous 50M Waterproof

  • $215 recorded MSRP, $180 lower
  • Same 38 mm case diameter
  • 48 mm lug-to-lug, 6.5 mm longer
What changes

Quartz movement instead of meca-quartz

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Straton Straton Sportiva and Volante
Straton

Straton Sportiva and Volante

  • Same 38 mm case diameter
  • Same Seiko VK64 caliber
What changes

1.6 mm thicker case. $599 recorded MSRP, $204 higher

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Farer CUSHION CASE
Farer

CUSHION CASE

  • 38.5 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • 43.8 mm lug-to-lug, 2.3 mm longer
What changes

Manual movement instead of meca-quartz. $1,045 recorded MSRP, $650 higher

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Riley Watch Co Bessie FAI-01
Riley Watch Co

Bessie FAI-01

  • 36 mm case, 2 mm narrower
What changes

Quartz movement instead of meca-quartz. 0.6 mm thinner case

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Brew Metric
Brew

Metric

  • 36 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use meca-quartz movements
What changes

0.3 mm thicker case. $475 recorded MSRP, $80 higher

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Spinnaker Hull Chronograph
Spinnaker

Hull Chronograph

  • $235 recorded MSRP, $160 lower
  • 42 mm case, 4 mm wider
  • 48 mm lug-to-lug, 6.5 mm longer
What changes

Quartz movement instead of meca-quartz. 4.6 mm thicker case

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Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0009Q Quartz
Specht & Sohne

Specht & Söhne SP0009Q Quartz

  • $170 recorded MSRP, $225 lower
  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Same Seiko VK64 caliber
What changes

4.6 mm thicker case

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Filippo Loreti Watches RETRO CHRONO
Filippo Loreti Watches

RETRO CHRONO

  • $245 recorded MSRP, $150 lower
  • 42 mm case, 4 mm wider
What changes

Mecaquartz movement instead of meca-quartz. 3 mm thicker case

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Farer Lethbridge Gold
Farer

Lethbridge Gold

  • 38.5 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • 43.8 mm lug-to-lug, 2.3 mm longer
What changes

Manual movement instead of meca-quartz. $1,085 recorded MSRP, $690 higher

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Mainstream picks· 12

Established-brand matches. Compare the recorded dimensions, movement and price for each watch.

Nivada Grenchen F77 Chrono Mecaquartz
Nivada Grenchen

F77 Chrono Mecaquartz

  • Same 38 mm case diameter
  • 46.2 mm lug-to-lug, 4.7 mm longer
  • Same Seiko VK64 caliber
What changes

1.8 mm thicker case. $740 recorded MSRP, $345 higher

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Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz
Nivada Grenchen

Chronoking Mecaquartz

  • Same 38 mm case diameter
  • 46 mm lug-to-lug, 4.5 mm longer
  • Same Seiko VK64 caliber
What changes

3 mm thicker case. $610 recorded MSRP, $215 higher

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Yema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz
Yema

Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz

  • 38.5 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
What changes

Quartz movement instead of meca-quartz. $420 recorded MSRP, $25 higher

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Seiko Recraft Series
Seiko

Recraft Series

  • $285 recorded MSRP, $110 lower
  • 39.6 mm case, 1.6 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of meca-quartz. 1.4 mm thicker case

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Tissot PRX
Tissot

PRX

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 39.5 mm lug-to-lug, 2 mm shorter
What changes

Quartz movement instead of meca-quartz. $450 recorded MSRP, $55 higher

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Timex END. x Timex 1981 Reissue Inspired 35mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

END. x Timex 1981 Reissue Inspired 35mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

  • $199 recorded MSRP, $196 lower
  • 35 mm case, 3 mm narrower
  • 35 mm lug-to-lug, 6.5 mm shorter
What changes

Quartz movement instead of meca-quartz

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Bulova White Dial Leather Strap I've Got You Under My Skin 96A337
Bulova

White Dial Leather Strap I've Got You Under My Skin 96A337

  • 35 mm case, 3 mm narrower
What changes

Quartz movement instead of meca-quartz. $575 recorded MSRP, $180 higher

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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • 45.5 mm lug-to-lug, 4 mm longer
What changes

Quartz movement instead of meca-quartz. 2.9 mm thicker case

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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • 45.5 mm lug-to-lug, 4 mm longer
What changes

Quartz movement instead of meca-quartz. 2.9 mm thicker case

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Tissot T-Race
Tissot

T-Race

  • Same 38 mm case diameter
  • 38 mm lug-to-lug, 3.5 mm shorter
What changes

Quartz movement instead of meca-quartz. 1.1 mm thicker case

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Tissot PR 100 Tour de France
Tissot

PR 100 Tour de France

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
What changes

Quartz movement instead of meca-quartz. 0.9 mm thicker case

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Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
What changes

Quartz movement instead of meca-quartz. 0.6 mm thicker case

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Cheaper alternatives· 11

Matches in a lower price band. A recorded MSRP difference is shown only when both prices are known.

Casio EFB-730D
Casio

EFB-730D

  • $165 recorded MSRP, $230 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 47 mm lug-to-lug, 5.5 mm longer
What changes

Quartz movement instead of meca-quartz. 0.6 mm thicker case

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Casio W-217H
Casio

W-217H

  • 41.2 mm case, 3.2 mm wider
  • 43.1 mm lug-to-lug, 1.6 mm longer
What changes

Quartz movement instead of meca-quartz

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Casio A171
Casio

A171

  • $46 recorded MSRP, $349 lower
  • 37.7 mm case, 0.3 mm narrower
  • 38.8 mm lug-to-lug, 2.7 mm shorter
What changes

Quartz movement instead of meca-quartz. 1.2 mm thinner case

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Timex Waterbury Classic Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Waterbury Classic Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch

  • $119 recorded MSRP, $276 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
What changes

Quartz movement instead of meca-quartz

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Bulova White Dial Stainless Steel Expansion Classic 43L230
Bulova

White Dial Stainless Steel Expansion Classic 43L230

  • $195 recorded MSRP, $200 lower
  • 18.5 mm case, 19.5 mm narrower
What changes

Quartz movement instead of meca-quartz

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Timex Weekender New England Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Weekender New England Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch

  • $189 recorded MSRP, $206 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
What changes

Quartz movement instead of meca-quartz

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Bulova Champagne Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Classic 44B132
Bulova

Champagne Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Classic 44B132

  • $195 recorded MSRP, $200 lower
  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
What changes

Quartz movement instead of meca-quartz

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Timex Main Street NASA Artemis 40mm Silicone Strap Watch
Timex

Main Street NASA Artemis 40mm Silicone Strap Watch

  • $99 recorded MSRP, $296 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
What changes

Quartz movement instead of meca-quartz

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Swatch Black White the Swatch Art Peace Hotel
Swatch

Black White the Swatch Art Peace Hotel

  • $90 recorded MSRP, $305 lower
  • 41 mm case, 3 mm wider
  • 47.4 mm lug-to-lug, 5.9 mm longer
What changes

Quartz movement instead of meca-quartz. 0.6 mm thinner case

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Swatch Grancelona
Swatch

Grancelona

  • $115 recorded MSRP, $280 lower
  • 41 mm case, 3 mm wider
  • 47.4 mm lug-to-lug, 5.9 mm longer
What changes

Quartz movement instead of meca-quartz. 0.6 mm thinner case

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Swatch One California
Swatch

One California

  • $115 recorded MSRP, $280 lower
  • 41 mm case, 3 mm wider
  • 47.4 mm lug-to-lug, 5.9 mm longer
What changes

Quartz movement instead of meca-quartz. 0.6 mm thinner case

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Pricier alternatives· 12

Matches in a higher price band. Check the specifications to decide whether the differences matter to you.

Fears X James Porter & Son LE
Fears

X James Porter & Son LE

  • Same 38 mm case diameter
  • 42 mm lug-to-lug, 0.5 mm longer
What changes

Manual movement instead of meca-quartz. 0.8 mm thicker case

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Fears Jubilee Edition
Fears

Jubilee Edition

  • Same 38 mm case diameter
  • 42 mm lug-to-lug, 0.5 mm longer
What changes

Manual movement instead of meca-quartz. 0.8 mm thicker case

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Fears White Series 2 (2019)
Fears

White Series 2 (2019)

  • Same 38 mm case diameter
  • 42 mm lug-to-lug, 0.5 mm longer
What changes

Manual movement instead of meca-quartz. 0.8 mm thicker case

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Bulova Green Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Super Seville 97B237
Bulova

Green Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Super Seville 97B237

  • 37.5 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
What changes

Quartz movement instead of meca-quartz. 0.6 mm thicker case

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Bulova White Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Super Seville 96A344
Bulova

White Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Super Seville 96A344

  • 35 mm case, 3 mm narrower
What changes

Quartz movement instead of meca-quartz. $1,025 recorded MSRP, $630 higher

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Breitling Top Time B01 Racing
Breitling

Top Time B01 Racing

  • Same 38 mm case diameter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of meca-quartz. 2.7 mm thicker case

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Nivada Grenchen The Panda / Reverse Panda
Nivada Grenchen

The Panda / Reverse Panda

  • Same 38 mm case diameter
  • 46.5 mm lug-to-lug, 5 mm longer
What changes

Manual movement instead of meca-quartz. 3.3 mm thicker case

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Tissot PRX
Tissot

PRX

  • 42 mm case, 4 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of meca-quartz. 4.1 mm thicker case

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TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Green
TAG Heuer

Monaco Chronograph Racing Green

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of meca-quartz. 4.6 mm thicker case

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TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf
TAG Heuer

Monaco Gulf

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of meca-quartz. 3.4 mm thicker case

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Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42
Breitling

Premier B01 Chronograph 42

  • 42 mm case, 4 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of meca-quartz. 3.2 mm thicker case

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TAG Heuer Monaco
TAG Heuer

Monaco

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of meca-quartz. 4.8 mm thicker case

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