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Browse/Alternatives/Akrone S-05 Bleu Tonnerre
Akrone S-05 Bleu Tonnerre
Finding alternatives to

Akrone S-05 Bleu Tonnerre

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 Bleu Tonnerre is the Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz ($420) — racing chrono and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Casio EFV-650D at $120 (vs $249 for the S-05 Bleu Tonnerre) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko VK64) and Racing chrono. Stepping up, the Tissot PR516 ($575) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

44 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

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

Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex
Akronemicro

S-05 Rouge Apex

2 variants
39mm·Mecaquartz·300m WR
$249MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Bleu Tonnerre
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 IV
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Field Medic IV

 
38mm·Mecaquartz·200m WR
$299MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Bleu Tonnerre
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 Camo-Green
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Field Medic Camo-Green

3 variants
38mm·Mecaquartz·200m WR
$299MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Bleu Tonnerre
TSAO Baltimore Constellation Chrono-Diver - Reverse Panda
TSAO Baltimoremicro

Constellation Chrono-Diver - Reverse Panda

 
41mm·Mecaquartz·200m WR
$450MSRP
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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 - Midnight Grey
TSAO Baltimoremicro

Constellation Chrono-Diver - Midnight Grey

 
41mm·Mecaquartz·200m WR
$450MSRP
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TSAO Baltimore Constellation Chrono-Diver - Panda
TSAO Baltimoremicro

Constellation Chrono-Diver - Panda

 
41mm·Mecaquartz·200m WR
$450MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Bleu Tonnerre
Charlie Paris Watches GRX - Chronographe (39mm mecaquartz)
Charlie Paris Watchesmicro

GRX - Chronographe (39mm mecaquartz)

7 variants
39mm·Mecaquartz·100m WR
$645MSRP
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NEOTYPE Panda
NEOTYPEmicro

Panda

8 variants
39mm·Quartz·200m WR
$622MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Bleu Tonnerre
Naga Watches Granturismo Chronograph
Naga Watchesmicro

Granturismo Chronograph

3 variants
39mm·Mecaquartz·100m WR
$539MSRP
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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 Bleu Tonnerre
Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

3 variants · Rallygraf
40mm·Quartz
$450MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Bleu Tonnerre
Citizen Promaster Navihawk
Citizen

Promaster Navihawk

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

Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

2 variants · Flygraf
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$490MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Bleu Tonnerre
Casio EFB-730D
Casio
Edifice

EFB-730D

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

Essentials Chronograph

6 variants · Essentials
38.7/40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$415MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Bleu Tonnerre
Casio EFS-S650D
Casio
Edifice

EFS-S650D

 
40.9mm·Quartz·100m WR
$250MSRP
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Tissot Chrono L
Tissot

Chrono L

3 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$475MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Bleu Tonnerre
Citizen Zenshin Chrono
Citizen

Zenshin Chrono

3 variants · Zenshin
42.5mm·Solar·100m WR
$488MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Bleu Tonnerre
Casio EFR-574DE
Casio
Edifice

EFR-574DE

 
42.3mm·Quartz·100m WR
$220MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Bleu Tonnerre
Seiko Essentials Chronograph
Seiko

Essentials Chronograph

6 variants · Essentials
41.5/43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$265MSRP
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Timex Waterbury Heritage Chronograph 39mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Waterbury Heritage Chronograph 39mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 
39mm·Quartz·200m WR
$359MSRP
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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-650D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-650D

3 variants · Edifice
43.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Bleu Tonnerre
Casio EFV-160D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-160D

2 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Bleu Tonnerre
Casio EFV-620D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-620D

2 variants · Edifice
50.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Bleu Tonnerre
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 Bleu Tonnerre
Timex Easy Reader 38mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2P75900
Timex

Easy Reader 38mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2P75900

 
38mm·Quartz
$77MSRP
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Swatch Action O Clock
Swatch

Action O Clock

Ref. SUOB715F
41mm·Quartz
$95MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Bleu Tonnerre
Swatch Big Bold SwatchPAY
Swatch
Bnwpay

Big Bold SwatchPAY

4 variants · Bnwpay
41mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Bleu Tonnerre
Swatch Manawapay
Swatch

Manawapay

Ref. SO29B101-5300
41mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Bleu Tonnerre
Fortis Novonaut N-42
Fortis

Novonaut N-42

4 variants · Novonaut
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,230MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Bleu Tonnerre
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 Bleu Tonnerre
Fortis Stratoliner S-41
Fortis

Stratoliner S-41

8 variants · Stratoliner
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Bleu Tonnerre
Tissot PR 100 Vuelta
Tissot

PR 100 Vuelta

 
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$515MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Bleu Tonnerre
Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

5 variants
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$725MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Bleu Tonnerre
Longines LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM
Longines
Spirit Flyback

LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM

Ref. L3.821.1.53.6
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Bleu Tonnerre
Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz
Nivada Grenchen

Chronoking Mecaquartz

 
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$610MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Bleu Tonnerre
Bremont Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph
Bremont

Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph

6 variants · Terra Nova
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Bleu Tonnerre
Nivada Grenchen Autochron
Nivada Grenchen

Autochron

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,495MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Bleu Tonnerre
Tissot T-Race
Tissot

T-Race

7 variants
38/45mm·Quartz·100m WR
$650MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Bleu Tonnerre
Sinn 144 St DIAPAL
Sinn
Series 144

144 St DIAPAL

3 variants · Series 144
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,428MSRP
vsCompare with the Akrone S-05 Bleu Tonnerre
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