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Browse/Alternatives/Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex
Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex
Finding alternatives to

Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex

44 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
39mm
Movement
Mecaquartz
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$249
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex is the Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz ($420) — racing chrono and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Casio EFV-620D at $120 (vs $249 for the S-05 Rouge Apex) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Akrone S-05 Bleu Tonnerre is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko VK64) and Racing chrono. Stepping up, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 ($5,230) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

ColourwayPick a colourway to match a specific dial
44 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Akrone S-05 Bleu Tonnerre
Akronemicro

S-05 Bleu Tonnerre

 
39mm·Mecaquartz·300m WR
$249MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex
Akrone S-05 Orange Volcano
Akronemicro
s 05 volcano

S-05 Orange Volcano

 
39mm·Mecaquartz·300m WR
$249MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. Field Medic II Destro
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Field Medic II Destro

 
38mm·Mecaquartz·200m WR
$299MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. Field Medic I
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Field Medic I

 
38mm·Mecaquartz·200m WR
$299MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex
BOLDR Supply Co. Field Medic IV
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Field Medic IV

 
38mm·Mecaquartz·200m WR
$299MSRP
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Omologato 2-Subdial Chrono
Omologatomicro
Centenaire

2-Subdial Chrono

16 variants
41mm·Mecaquartz·100m WR
$738MSRP
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TSAO Baltimore Constellation Chrono-Diver - Reverse Panda
TSAO Baltimoremicro

Constellation Chrono-Diver - Reverse Panda

 
41mm·Mecaquartz·200m WR
$450MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex
TSAO Baltimore Constellation Chrono-Diver - Midnight Grey
TSAO Baltimoremicro

Constellation Chrono-Diver - Midnight Grey

 
41mm·Mecaquartz·200m WR
$450MSRP
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Ferro & Company RACE MASTER CHRONOGRAPH
Ferro & Companymicro

RACE MASTER CHRONOGRAPH

3 variants
39mm·Mecaquartz·100m WR
$485MSRP
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Naga Watches Granturismo Chronograph
Naga Watchesmicro

Granturismo Chronograph

3 variants
39mm·Mecaquartz·100m WR
$539MSRP
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Sheffield Chrono II
Sheffieldmicro
II

Chrono II

3 variants
40mm·Mecaquartz·100m WR
$228MSRP
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TSAO Baltimore Constellation Chrono-Diver - Panda
TSAO Baltimoremicro

Constellation Chrono-Diver - Panda

 
41mm·Mecaquartz·200m WR
$450MSRP
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Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

2 variants · Rallygraf
39mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex
Citizen Promaster Navihawk
Citizen

Promaster Navihawk

5 variants · Promaster
40mm·Solar·200m WR
$446MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex
Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
Yema

Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

2 variants · Flygraf
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$490MSRP
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Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

3 variants · Rallygraf
40mm·Quartz
$450MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex
Casio EFB-730D
Casio
Edifice

EFB-730D

3 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$165MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex
Seiko Essentials Chronograph
Seiko

Essentials Chronograph

6 variants · Essentials
38.7/40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$415MSRP
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Swatch Blue Grid
Swatch

Blue Grid

Ref. YVS454
43mm·Quartz
$210MSRP
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Casio EFS-S650D
Casio
Edifice

EFS-S650D

 
40.9mm·Quartz·100m WR
$250MSRP
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Citizen Zenshin Chrono
Citizen

Zenshin Chrono

3 variants · Zenshin
42.5mm·Solar·100m WR
$488MSRP
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Tissot Chrono L
Tissot

Chrono L

3 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$475MSRP
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Timex Weekender New England Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Weekender New England Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch

2 variants
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$189MSRP
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Casio EFR-574DE
Casio
Edifice

EFR-574DE

 
42.3mm·Quartz·100m WR
$220MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 8

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Casio EFV-620D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-620D

2 variants · Edifice
50.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
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Casio MRW-200H
Casio

MRW-200H

6 variants
44.6mm·Quartz·100m WR
$40MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex
Timex Easy Reader 38mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2P75900
Timex

Easy Reader 38mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2P75900

 
38mm·Quartz
$77MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex
Timex Timex Expedition Digital Chrono Alarm Timer
Timex
Expedition

Timex Expedition Digital Chrono Alarm Timer

3 variants
41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$91MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex
Casio GMA-S2100
Casio
G-Shock

GMA-S2100

3 variants · G-Shock
42.9mm·Quartz·200m WR
$110MSRP
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Swatch Laax Open 2020
Swatch

Laax Open 2020

Ref. SUOB714C
41mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex
Timex Weekender 38mm Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Weekender 38mm Fabric Strap Watch

Ref. T2N654
38mm·Quartz
$77MSRP
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Swatch Manawapay
Swatch

Manawapay

Ref. SO29B101-5300
41mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex
Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Fortis Novonaut N-42
Fortis

Novonaut N-42

4 variants · Novonaut
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,230MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex
Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

5 variants
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$725MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex
Norqain Adventure Chrono 41mm NHL Limited Edition
Norqain

Adventure Chrono 41mm NHL Limited Edition

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,204MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex
TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph X Red Bull Racing
TAG Heuer

Formula 1 Chronograph X Red Bull Racing

2 variants · Formula 1
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$2,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex
Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex
Fortis Stratoliner S-41
Fortis

Stratoliner S-41

8 variants · Stratoliner
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex
Sinn 144 St DIAPAL
Sinn
Series 144

144 St DIAPAL

3 variants · Series 144
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,428MSRP
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Tissot PR 100 Vuelta
Tissot

PR 100 Vuelta

 
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$515MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex
Longines LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM
Longines
Spirit Flyback

LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM

Ref. L3.821.1.53.6
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,900MSRP
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Nivada Grenchen Autochron
Nivada Grenchen

Autochron

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,495MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex
TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph X Oracle Red Bull Racing
TAG Heuer

Formula 1 Chronograph X Oracle Red Bull Racing

2 variants · Formula 1
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex
Yema Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition
Yema

Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition

2 variants · Meangraf
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,790MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex
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