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Alexander James Watches Moon 38
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Alexander James Watches Moon 38

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

Case
38mm
Movement
Quartz
Category
Dress
MSRP
$100
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Alexander James Watches Moon 38 is the Mondaine Classic ($188) — classic dress and Visually similar. If price is the constraint, the Casio MQ-24 at $30 (vs $100 for the Moon 38) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Isotope Palloncino di Perle and d’Acciaio is the standout microbrand take — classic dress and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Frederique Constant Classics Quartz Moonphase ($995) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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37 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Isotope Palloncino di Perle and d’Acciaio
Isotopemicro

Palloncino di Perle and d’Acciaio

10 variants
38mm·Quartz
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Alexander James Watches Moon 38
Knot Watches Knot CMP-38SV (Moon Phase)
Knot Watchesmicro
cmp 38svcg

Knot CMP-38SV (Moon Phase)

3 variants
38mm·Quartz
$185MSRP
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Delhi Watch Company DWC x Timegrapher - Tithi
Delhi Watch Companymicro

DWC x Timegrapher - Tithi

4 variants
39mm·Quartz
$58MSRP
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Filippo Loreti Watches Venice Moonphase Black Gold Mesh
Filippo Loreti Watchesmicro

Venice Moonphase Black Gold Mesh

5 variants
40mm·Quartz
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Alexander James Watches Moon 38
IXDAO 36.8mm VD78 Quartz Dress Watch
IXDAOmicro

36.8mm VD78 Quartz Dress Watch

3 variants
36.8mm·Quartz
$279MSRP
vsCompare with the Alexander James Watches Moon 38
BERNY BERNY-Men Quartz Moonphase Watch-2190M
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Quartz Moonphase Watch-2190M

4 variants
38mm·Quartz
$60MSRP
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Sternglas Sedius
Sternglasmicro

Sedius

2 variants
40mm·Quartz
$301MSRP
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AV86 1988 Moonphase
AV86micro

1988 Moonphase

 
38.8mm·Automatic
$3,349MSRP
vsCompare with the Alexander James Watches Moon 38
Milifortic Multi-eye Quartz Dress Watch R053
Miliforticmicro
Milifortic Dress Watch

Multi-eye Quartz Dress Watch R053

2 variants
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$103MSRP
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Knot Watches CMP-34SV
Knot Watchesmicro
cmp 34sviv

CMP-34SV

4 variants
34mm·Quartz
$174MSRP
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Thorn 36mm VD78 Quartz Dress Watch T002 D2
Thornmicro
Vintage Diver Watches

36mm VD78 Quartz Dress Watch T002 D2

3 variants
36mm·Quartz·100m WR
$70MSRP
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BERNY BERNY-Men Quartz Dress Watch-2953M
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Quartz Dress Watch-2953M

6 variants
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$60MSRP
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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.

Mondaine Classic
Mondaine

Classic

3 variants
40mm·Quartz
$188MSRP
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Mondaine Classic, 36 mm, Stainless Steel Green Watch
Mondaine

Classic, 36 mm, Stainless Steel Green Watch

 
36mm·Quartz
$170MSRP
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Mondaine Mondaine Classic 36mm
Mondaine
Classic,

Mondaine Classic 36mm

3 variants
36mm·Quartz
$188MSRP
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Timex Harry Potter x Timex Weekender
Timex

Harry Potter x Timex Weekender

3 variants
38mm·Quartz
$139MSRP
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Timex Waterbury Classic 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Waterbury Classic 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 
40mm·Quartz
$145MSRP
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Bulova White Dial Leather Strap Vintage Classic 43L227
Bulova
Classic

White Dial Leather Strap Vintage Classic 43L227

2 variants
18.5mm·Quartz
$175MSRP
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Timex Easy Reader Classic 38mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Easy Reader Classic 38mm Leather Strap Watch

 
38mm·Quartz
$85MSRP
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Bulova Champagne Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Classic 44B132
Bulova
Classic

Champagne Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Classic 44B132

2 variants
39mm·Quartz
$195MSRP
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Casio MTP-B145D-7BV
Casio

MTP-B145D-7BV

 
35mm·Quartz
—MSRP
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Swatch Skin Classic
Swatch
Skinrosee

Skin Classic

Ref. SYXG101
38mm·Quartz
$195MSRP
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Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 43L229
Bulova
Classic

Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 43L229

 
25mm·Quartz
$135MSRP
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Casio EFB-730D
Casio
Edifice

EFB-730D

3 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$165MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 1

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

Casio MQ-24
Casio

MQ-24

10 variants
34.9mm·Quartz
$30MSRP
vsCompare with the Alexander James Watches Moon 38

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Frederique Constant Classics Quartz Moonphase
Frederique Constant

Classics Quartz Moonphase

3 variants
39mm·Quartz
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Alexander James Watches Moon 38
Orient Bambino Solar Quartz
Orient

Bambino Solar Quartz

4 variants · Bambino
38.4mm·Solar
$265MSRP
vsCompare with the Alexander James Watches Moon 38
Frederique Constant Classics Moneta Moonphase
Frederique Constant

Classics Moneta Moonphase

6 variants
37mm·Quartz
$1,195MSRP
vsCompare with the Alexander James Watches Moon 38
Hamilton Jazzmaster Gent Quartz
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Gent Quartz

2 variants
40mm·Quartz
$745MSRP
vsCompare with the Alexander James Watches Moon 38
Glycine Men's Combat Classic Moonphase 40mm Automatic Watch GL0115
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Moonphase 40mm Automatic Watch GL0115

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,650MSRP
vsCompare with the Alexander James Watches Moon 38
Orient Bambino No Date
Orient

Bambino No Date

4 variants
38.4mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
vsCompare with the Alexander James Watches Moon 38
Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto Date
Orient

75th Anniversary Stretto Date

2 variants · 75th
38.5mm·Automatic
$395MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Classic Moonphase 40mm Automatic Watch GL0114
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Moonphase 40mm Automatic Watch GL0114

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,650MSRP
vsCompare with the Alexander James Watches Moon 38
Timex Waterbury Classic 39mm
Timex

Waterbury Classic 39mm

4 variants
39mm·Quartz
$189MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch GL0120
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch GL0120

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,850MSRP
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Seiko Essentials Quartz
Seiko

Essentials Quartz

5 variants · Essentials
38.9mm·Quartz·100m WR
$335MSRP
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Frederique Constant Classics Moneta Solarmetre
Frederique Constant

Classics Moneta Solarmetre

3 variants
39mm·Solar
$1,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Alexander James Watches Moon 38
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