
Finding alternatives to
Vaer 40mm
Ref. a12-dirty-dozen
46 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Case
36mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Field
MSRP
$1,099
Microbrand picks· 37
Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Vaer
36mm
36mm · Automatic$659
Shared caliber (Miyota 2035) · Automatic

Vario
Merlion (Limited Edition)
37mm · Automatic$428
Automatic · Same size

Cincinnati Watch Company
The Cincinnatus Field Black Manual Wind
38mm · Automatic$695
Automatic · Similar size

Vario
Grey Fumé
37mm · Automatic$428
Automatic · Same size

Dryden
FKM Rubber 38mm
38mm · Automatic$279
Automatic · Similar size

Geckota
Black Textured
36mm · Automatic$299
Automatic · Same size

Vaer
Cream
38mm · Automatic$699
Automatic · Similar size

Vaer
USA 36mm
36mm · Automatic$299
Automatic · Same size

Zelos
Bronze - Burnt Orange
38mm · Automatic$399
Automatic · Similar size

KUOE
OLD SMITH 90-002
35mm · Automatic$559
Automatic · Same size

Vario
Medallion Yellow
37mm · Automatic$499
Automatic · Same size

Lorier
Standard
36mm · Automatic$599
Automatic · Same size

Lorier
Cosmic Blue
36mm · Automatic$499
Automatic · Same size

Lorier
Standard
36mm · Automatic$549
Automatic · Same size

Praesidus
White Canvas - Bonklip
38mm · Automatic$269
Automatic · Similar size

Praesidus
White Canvas - Bonklip
38mm · Automatic$680
Automatic · Similar size

Praesidus
White Canvas - Bonklip
38mm · Automatic$269
Automatic · Similar size

Praesidus
White Canvas - Bonklip
38mm · Automatic$680
Automatic · Similar size

Dryden
Goldfinch
38mm · Automatic$600
Automatic · Similar size

Islander
Islander Mitchel Black DLC Automatic Field Watch with Luminous Dial, AR Sapphire Crystal #ISL-83
39mm · Automatic$299
Automatic · Sapphire

KUOE
OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze
35mm · Automatic$599
Automatic · Same size

Vario
Red Tiger Eye (Limited Edition)
38mm · Automatic$596
Automatic · Similar size

Nodus
Sector II Field Titanium
38mm · Automatic$550
Automatic · Similar size

Nodus
Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote
38mm · Automatic$600
Automatic · Similar size

Vaer
White
40mm · Automatic$329
Automatic · 70% less

Yema
Pearl
39mm · Automatic$1,862
Automatic

Yema
Green
39mm · Automatic$1,090
Automatic · Sapphire

Astor + Banks
Black
38.5mm · Automatic$995
Automatic · 9% less

Astor + Banks
Desert Sand
38.5mm · Automatic$1,195
Automatic

Astor + Banks
Black DLC
38.5mm · Automatic$995
Automatic · 9% less

Cincinnati Watch Company
The Cincinnatus Blue
38mm · Manual$695
Similar size · Sapphire

Cincinnati Watch Company
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic
38mm · Manual$895
Similar size · Sapphire

Spinnaker
Nomad
40mm · Automatic$219
Automatic · Sapphire

Spinnaker
Dollar Diver
40mm · Automatic$425
Automatic · Sapphire

Wolbrook
Camel Leather Strap 39.5mm
39.5mm · Automatic$442
Automatic · 60% less

Yema
Standard
39mm · Automatic$1,899
Automatic

Yema
Black
39mm · Automatic$1,614
Automatic
Steps up from here· 3
Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint.
In the same price band· 6
Comparable watches at roughly the same money. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Hamilton
Khaki Field Expedition Auto
37mm · Automatic$1,245
Automatic · Same size

Hamilton
Khaki Field Auto
38mm · Automatic$845
Automatic · Similar size

Hamilton
Khaki Field Murph
38mm · Automatic$1,045
Automatic · Similar size

Hamilton
Khaki Field Titanium Auto
38mm · Automatic$1,295
Automatic · Similar size

Seiko
Baby Alpinist
38mm · Automatic$725
Automatic · Similar size

Seiko
Prospex Land Seiko Boutique exclusive model
38mm · Automatic$875
Automatic · Similar size


