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Anoma A1 Core Collection
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Alternatives to the Anoma A1 Core Collection

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

Case
39mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$2,968
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Anoma A1 Core Collection is the Movado Museum Imperiale ($1,995) — asymmetric case and Visually similar. If price is the constraint, the Hamilton Ventura S Auto at $1,345 (vs $2,968 for the A1 Core Collection) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Anoma A1 Prehistoric is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Sellita SW100) and Asymmetric case.

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48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Anoma A1 Prehistoric
Anomamicro

A1 Prehistoric

 
39mm·Automatic
$3,913MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Anoma A1 Optical
Anomamicro

A1 Optical

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$2,968MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Praesidus A-11 Type 44
Praesidusmicro

A-11 Type 44

4 variants · A-11
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$555MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Pedral Maestro Petite Seconde
Pedralmicro

Maestro Petite Seconde

2 variants · Maestro
37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,867MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Ferro & Company TIME MASTER 70 BLUE /
Ferro & Companymicro

TIME MASTER 70 BLUE /

5 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$685MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Towson Watch Co Pride II
Towson Watch Comicro

Pride II

2 variants
38mm·Automatic
$4,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
ANGLES Watches TimeScope Jumping Hour
ANGLES Watchesmicro
Black Out

TimeScope Jumping Hour

3 variants
42.5mm·Automatic
$980MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Duckworth Prestexmicro

California Limited Edition

5 variants · Ref. D935
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$790MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Marloe Watch Company Astro - Eagle (Marketplace)
Marloe Watch Companymicro

Astro - Eagle (Marketplace)

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$329MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Aryon Degrade Automatic
Aryonmicro

Degrade Automatic

3 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$673MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Von Doren Tandberg
Von Dorenmicro

Tandberg

2 variants
38mm·Automatic
$1,690MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Bahrami Watches Persian Gulf
Bahrami Watchesmicro

Persian Gulf

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$970MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection

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.

Movado Museum Imperiale
Movadomicro

Museum Imperiale

5 variants · Ref. 0608054
33/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Movado Museum Taga
Movadomicro

Museum Taga

4 variants · Ref. 0608073
40mm·Automatic
$1,795MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Movado Museum Classic Automatic
Movadomicro

Museum Classic Automatic

14 variants · Ref. 0608001
33/40mm·Automatic
$1,595MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto

 
46mm·Automatic
$2,175MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Hamilton Ventura Elvis80 Auto
Hamilton

Ventura Elvis80 Auto

2 variants
42mm·Automatic
$1,725MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Bell & Ross BR-05 36 mm
Bell & Ross

BR-05 36 mm

7 variants
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Hamilton Ventura Elvis80 Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Ventura Elvis80 Skeleton Auto

 
42mm·Automatic
$2,275MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Yema Granvelle CMM.29
Yema

Granvelle CMM.29

3 variants · Granvelle
39mm·Automatic
$1,913MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Bell & Ross BR-03 Golden Heritage
Bell & Ross

BR-03 Golden Heritage

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,990MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Sinn 1739 St I 4N F.A.Z.
Sinn
Series 1736/1739/1746

1739 St I 4N F.A.Z.

4 variants · Series 1736/1739/1746
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,430MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Sinn 1739 Ag B
Sinn
Series 1736/1739/1746

1739 Ag B

 
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,894MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Frederique Constant Classics Carree Moonphase Automatic
Frederique Constant

Classics Carree Moonphase Automatic

2 variants
42.3mm·Automatic
$1,695MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection

Cheaper alternatives· 12

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

Hamilton Ventura S Auto
Hamilton

Ventura S Auto

2 variants
34mm·Automatic
$1,345MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Automatic

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Tissot PRX
Tissot

PRX

10 variants
35/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$850MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Movado Museum Classic Chronograph
Movadomicro

Museum Classic Chronograph

8 variants · Ref. 0607888
42mm·Quartz
$697MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Tissot PRX Titanium
Tissot

PRX Titanium

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$975MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Tissot PRX UFO Robot Grendizer 50th Anniversary
Tissot

PRX UFO Robot Grendizer 50th Anniversary

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Bulova Bulova Series X 98A342/98A343
Bulova
Series X

Bulova Series X 98A342/98A343

2 variants
41mm·Automatic
$1,025MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Stowa Partitio Ice Blue
Stowamicro

Partitio Ice Blue

2 variants
37mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Bulova Multiple Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A320
Bulova
Maquina

Multiple Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A320

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Seiko Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Seiko
Presage

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

Ref. SARX119
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Frederique Constant Classics Carree Automatic
Frederique Constant

Classics Carree Automatic

4 variants
42.3mm·Automatic
$1,195MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Yema Urban Traveller
Yema

Urban Traveller

3 variants · Urban
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,090MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model
Cartier

Santos de Cartier Large Model

Ref. WSSA0030
39.8mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Panerai Luminor Due Luna
Panerai

Luminor Due Luna

4 variants · Luminor Due
38mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Audemars Piguet Remaster01 Selfwinding 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Remaster01 Selfwinding 41mm

Ref. 15240SG.OO.A347CR.01
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Panerai Luminor Marina
Panerai

Luminor Marina

13 variants · Luminor
40/44mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Panerai Luminor Due TuttoOro
Panerai

Luminor Due TuttoOro

4 variants · Luminor Due
38/42mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
Bell & Ross

BR-05 GMT Sky Blue

3 variants · BR 05
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,264MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Bell & Ross BR-05 GREEN GOLD
Bell & Ross

BR-05 GREEN GOLD

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$39,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 3738
Patek Philippemicro

Golden Ellipse 3738

Ref. 3738
35.6mm·Automatic
$40,511MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Cartier Roadster Large Model
Cartier

Roadster Large Model

Ref. WSRD0020
38.7mm·Automatic·100m WR
$10,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Horage Lensman 2
Horage

Lensman 2

 
39mm·Automatic
$6,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Ming 56.00 Starfield
Ming

56.00 Starfield

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$28,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
Trilobe Trente-Deux
Trilobe

Trente-Deux

6 variants · Ref. 3201BS
39.5mm·Automatic
$22,680MSRP
vsCompare with the Anoma A1 Core Collection
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