Finding alternatives to
Alternatives to the AV86 1926 Automatic
48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Case
39mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Diver
MSRP
$599
The short answer
The closest alternative to the AV86 1926 Automatic is the Orient Diver Design 40 ($395) — skin-diver style and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Orient AA02 Diver Watch at $285 (vs $599 for the 1926 Automatic) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Méraud Bonaire is the standout microbrand take — skin-diver style and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Bremont Supermarine 300M ($3,550) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.
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48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12
Independent makers covering the same brief, usually with something the mainstream brands don't.
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.
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.
Pricier alternatives· 12
Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint: luxury upgrades and step-ups.
