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AV86 1968 Mechanical
Finding alternatives to

AV86 1968 Mechanical

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

Case
39mm
Movement
Manual
Category
Field
MSRP
$425
The short answer

The closest alternative to the AV86 1968 Mechanical is the Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPM ($780) — vintage revival and Visually similar. If price is the constraint, the Swatch Uncle Charly Leather at $200 (vs $425 for the 1968 Mechanical) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Feynman Timekeepers Feynman One is the standout microbrand take — vintage revival and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Yema Urban Traveller ($1,090) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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43 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

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

Feynman Timekeepers Feynman One
Feynman Timekeepersmicro
One

Feynman One

21 variants
39mm·Manual
$1,045MSRP
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1963 Watches Air Force Edition 1963 Seagull Movement
1963 Watchesmicro

Air Force Edition 1963 Seagull Movement

4 variants
38/40/42mm·Manual
$478MSRP
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1963 Watches White Panda Edition 1963 Seagull Movement
1963 Watchesmicro

White Panda Edition 1963 Seagull Movement

 
40mm·Manual
$490MSRP
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Peacock Watches Perfection Classic chronograph (two-subdial, pushers)
Peacock Watchesmicro

Perfection Classic chronograph (two-subdial, pushers)

2 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$1,899MSRP
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Seagull 1963 Series "Wind Chaser" Chronograph 40mm
Seagullmicro
Seagull 1963

1963 Series "Wind Chaser" Chronograph 40mm

3 variants
40mm·Manual
$729MSRP
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AV86 1954 Amalfi
AV86micro

1954 Amalfi

5 variants
36mm·Manual
$425MSRP
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Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom
Cincinnati Watch Companymicro

Phantom

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
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Merkur 1963 Military
Merkurmicro
Military

1963 Military

2 variants
38mm·Manual
$103MSRP
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Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass
Variomicro

NAVI Single Hand Compass

5 variants · NAVI
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$428MSRP
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Kobold Régulateur Handwound
Koboldmicro
kobold r gulateur handwound

Régulateur Handwound

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$4,250MSRP
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Furlan Marri Disco Volante
Furlan Marrimicro

Disco Volante

3 variants
38mm·Manual
$2,825MSRP
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Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Automatic
Cincinnati Watch Companymicro
Cincinnatus

The Cincinnatus Field Automatic

5 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$895MSRP
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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.

Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPM
Marathon
Jeep x Marathon

Jeep Willys SSGPM

 
41mm·Manual
$780MSRP
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Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

6 variants
39.5/40.8mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
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Orient Bambino No Date
Orient

Bambino No Date

4 variants
38.4mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
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Orient Golden Eye II
Orient

Golden Eye II

2 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$315MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds
Orient

Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

3 variants · Bambino
38.4mm·Automatic
$310MSRP
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Timex Marlin 1965 Reissue Hand-Wound 34mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin 1965 Reissue Hand-Wound 34mm Leather Strap Watch

 
34mm·Manual
$259MSRP
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Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

 
39.5mm·Automatic
$715MSRP
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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition

 
38.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$440MSRP
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Yema Pearldiver
Yema

Pearldiver

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$491MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field King Auto

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
$845MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Auto

4 variants
38/42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$845MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$1,995MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 7

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

Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
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Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

Ref. YAS100D
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the AV86 1968 Mechanical
Timex x Todd Snyder Marlin Hand-Wound 1969 Color Flicks Reissue
Timex
Marlin

x Todd Snyder Marlin Hand-Wound 1969 Color Flicks Reissue

 
34mm·Manual
$199MSRP
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Orient FNR1Q005W0
Orient

FNR1Q005W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$180MSRP
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Orient FNR1Q002W0
Orient

FNR1Q002W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$165MSRP
vsCompare with the AV86 1968 Mechanical
Orient FNR1Q004W0
Orient

FNR1Q004W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$190MSRP
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Seiko Seiko Selection SARV001
Seiko

Seiko Selection SARV001

2 variants · Seiko Selection
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$181MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Yema Urban Traveller
Yema

Urban Traveller

3 variants · Urban
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,090MSRP
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Longines CONQUEST HERITAGE
Longines

CONQUEST HERITAGE

7 variants · Ref. L1.650
38mm·Automatic
$3,400MSRP
vsCompare with the AV86 1968 Mechanical
Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
Yema

Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

4 variants · Wristmaster
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,249MSRP
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Tissot Heritage 1938
Tissot

Heritage 1938

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
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Longines CONQUEST HERITAGE CENTRAL POWER RESERVE
Longines

CONQUEST HERITAGE CENTRAL POWER RESERVE

3 variants · Conquest Heritage
38mm·Automatic
$4,300MSRP
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Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Spider
Nivada Grenchen

Antarctic Spider

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$945MSRP
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TAG Heuer Carrera Astronomer
TAG Heuer

Carrera Astronomer

Ref. WBX2110.BA0044
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,950MSRP
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Yema Superman Gilt CMM.10
Yema

Superman Gilt CMM.10

4 variants · Superman
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,699MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Power Reserve
Hamilton

Khaki Field Mechanical Power Reserve

2 variants
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,025MSRP
vsCompare with the AV86 1968 Mechanical
Grand Seiko SBGA293
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGA293

2 variants
40.2mm·Spring Drive·100m WR
$5,200MSRP
vsCompare with the AV86 1968 Mechanical
Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
Marathon
Pilot's Navigator

Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

 
41mm·Automatic
$1,300MSRP
vsCompare with the AV86 1968 Mechanical
Grand Seiko SBGH263
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGH263

 
39.5mm·Automatic
$6,200MSRP
vsCompare with the AV86 1968 Mechanical
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