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Armin Strom Tribute 1
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Armin Strom Tribute 1

Ref. ST25-TRI.21

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

Case
38mm
Movement
Manual
Category
Dress
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Armin Strom Tribute 1 is the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto ($1,125) — classic dress and Similar size. If price is the constraint, the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time at $475 covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Arsene Lippens Classico is the standout microbrand take — classic dress and Manual.

48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Arsene Lippens Classico
Arsene Lippensmicro

Classico

2 variants
37.5mm·Manual
$1,490MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Arsene Lippens Classico Serafico Edition
Arsene Lippensmicro

Classico Serafico Edition

 
37.5mm·Manual
$2,210MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Habring2 Erwin
Habring2micro

Erwin

 
38.5mm·Manual
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Habring2 Jorge
Habring2micro

Jorge

 
38.5mm·Manual
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Habring2 Oskar
Habring2micro

Oskar

 
38.5mm·Manual
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Jack Mason Ellum Manual Wind
Jack Masonmicro

Ellum Manual Wind

6 variants
38mm·Manual
$799MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Bernhardt Captain
Bernhardtmicro

Captain

7 variants
38mm·Automatic
$749MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Edward Christopher The Ripple — Imperial Violet Edition
Edward Christophermicro
Ripple

The Ripple — Imperial Violet Edition

5 variants
38mm·Automatic
$1,130MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainmicro

Model 1 (Group Buy)

 
38mm·Manual
$1,905MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainmicro

Model 1 (Group Buy)

 
38mm·Manual
$1,556MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
anOrdain Model 1
anOrdainmicro
Model 2

Model 1

4 variants · Model 2
38mm·Manual
$1,334MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Knot Watches Knot AT-38SVG
Knot Watchesmicro
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Knot AT-38SVG

5 variants
38mm·Automatic
$561MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1

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.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Auto

5 variants · Ref. H32255730
30/34/36/40mm·Automatic
$1,125MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Auto

8 variants · Ref. H36105140
34/38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Seaview Auto

Ref. H37425112
37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$945MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Stowa Antea Classic 365
Stowamicro

Antea Classic 365

2 variants
36.5mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Stowa Marine Classic KS 36 arabic
Stowamicro

Marine Classic KS 36 arabic

2 variants
36mm·Manual
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Stowa Partitio Classic
Stowamicro

Partitio Classic

5 variants
37mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Tissot Le Locle
Tissot

Le Locle

4 variants
39.3mm·Automatic
$795MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Yema Granvelle CMM.29
Yema

Granvelle CMM.29

3 variants · Granvelle
39mm·Automatic
$1,913MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Bulova Beige Dial Leather Strap Nothing But The Best 96B483
Bulova
Frank Sinatra

Beige Dial Leather Strap Nothing But The Best 96B483

2 variants
37mm·Automatic
$775MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Frederique Constant Classics Index Small Seconds Automatic
Frederique Constant

Classics Index Small Seconds Automatic

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$1,295MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Glycine Women's Combat 6 Lady Classic 36mm Automatic Watch GL0342
Glycine

Women's Combat 6 Lady Classic 36mm Automatic Watch GL0342

 
36mm·Automatic
$1,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Glycine Women's Combat 6 Classic 36mm Automatic Watch GL0343
Glycine

Women's Combat 6 Classic 36mm Automatic Watch GL0343

 
36mm·Automatic
$1,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1

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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time

23 variants
33.8/34/38.5/39.5/40.5mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Orient Stretto Date
Orient

Stretto Date

6 variants · Stretto
38.5mm·Automatic
$360MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Seiko Presage Cocktail Time with Blue Dial #HCB001
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time with Blue Dial #HCB001

 
38.5mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)
Orient

Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)

3 variants
38.4mm·Automatic
$345MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Orient Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)
Orient

Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)

3 variants
38.4mm·Automatic
$345MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Seiko Presage Cocktail Time with Green Dial #HCB002
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time with Green Dial #HCB002

 
38.5mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Bulova Champagne Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Classic 44B132
Bulova
Classic

Champagne Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Classic 44B132

2 variants
39mm·Quartz
$195MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Bulova Classic Men's Silver White Dial Stainless Steel Watch
Bulova

Classic Men's Silver White Dial Stainless Steel Watch

2 variants
38mm·Quartz
$325MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Citizen Suratto
Citizen

Suratto

Ref. AR3120-08L
38.4mm·Eco-Drive
$395MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Tissot Ballade
Tissot

Ballade

7 variants
34/40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$400MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Timex Easy Reader Classic 38mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Easy Reader Classic 38mm Leather Strap Watch

 
38mm·Quartz
$85MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Timex Waterbury Heritage Chronograph 39mm
Timex

Waterbury Heritage Chronograph 39mm

Ref. TW2Y24000
39mm·Quartz
$359MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Sartory Billard SB05
Sartory Billard

SB05

 
38.5mm·Manual
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Grand Seiko SLGW007
Grand Seiko
Evolution 9

SLGW007

 
38.6mm·Manual
$10,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate
Blancpain

Villeret Ultraplate

2 variants · Villeret
40mm·Manual
$15,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
NOMOS Glashütte Metro date power reserve
NOMOS Glashütte

Metro date power reserve

Ref. 1101
37mm·Manual
$4,420MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Grand Seiko SLGW003
Grand Seiko
Evolution 9

SLGW003

 
38.6mm·Manual
$11,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 date
NOMOS Glashütte

Ludwig 38 date

Ref. 231
37.5mm·Manual
$3,280MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white
NOMOS Glashütte

Ludwig 38 enamel white

2 variants · Ludwig
37.5mm·Manual
$2,530MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Ming 27.01 Ultra Thin
Ming

27.01 Ultra Thin

 
38mm·Manual
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Ming 27.02 Concept/Special Edition/Ultra Thin
Ming

27.02 Concept/Special Edition/Ultra Thin

3 variants
38mm·Manual
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Omega De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer 40mm
Omega

De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer 40mm

Ref. 435.13.40.21.02.001
40mm·Manual
$8,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Omega De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 40mm
Omega

De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 40mm

Ref. 435.13.40.22.01.001
40mm·Manual
$9,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
Omega De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 40mm
Omega

De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 40mm

Ref. 435.13.40.21.03.002
40mm·Manual
$8,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Armin Strom Tribute 1
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