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AVI-8 Tarmac Night
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the AVI-8 Tarmac Night

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

Case
42mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Watch
MSRP
$350
The short answer

The closest alternative to the AVI-8 Tarmac Night is the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0390 ($615) — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Swatch Sistem Sea at $170 (vs $350 for the Tarmac Night) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Spinnaker Solar Wave is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0317 ($2,995) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Spinnaker Solar Wave
Spinnakermicro

Solar Wave

 
43mm·Automatic·150m WR
$395MSRP
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Spinnaker Fleuss
Spinnakermicro

Fleuss

22 variants
43mm·Automatic·150m WR
$179MSRP
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Spinnaker Bradner Automatic
Spinnakermicro

Bradner Automatic

17 variants · Bradner
42mm·Automatic·180m WR
$179MSRP
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Geckota Pioneer Classic Edition Dark Jungle Green
Geckotamicro

Pioneer Classic Edition Dark Jungle Green

3 variants
41.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$595MSRP
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Laco Detroit
Lacomicro

Detroit

 
42mm·Automatic
$350MSRP
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Laco Atlanta
Lacomicro

Atlanta

 
42mm·Automatic
$350MSRP
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Laco Edition 97
Lacomicro

Edition 97

 
42mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Zelos Helmsman 2 300m
Zelosmicro

Helmsman 2 300m

6 variants
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$649MSRP
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Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Praesidusmicro
A-11 Tom RiceA-11

42mm Automatic

Ref. P-42-TR-MIC-DBRAG
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$269MSRP
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Praesidus Service Watch
Praesidusmicro

Service Watch

2 variants · Ref. P-38-MB-E
38/42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$259MSRP
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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Steel
Gruppo Gammamicro

Vanguard Steel

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$790MSRP
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Beijing Watches Zheng He's Treasure Ship Watch
Beijing Watchesmicro
Expedition

Zheng He's Treasure Ship Watch

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$549MSRP
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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.

Glycine Men's Combat Sub Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0390
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0390

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$615MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub Vintage Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0420
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Vintage Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0420

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$615MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub Vintage Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0265
Glycine

Men's Combat Sub Vintage Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0265

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$615MSRP
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Orient Diver Watch
Orient

Diver Watch

7 variants · Diver
41.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$285MSRP
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Orient King Diver (Revival) Limited Edition
Orient

King Diver (Revival) Limited Edition

 
43.8mm·Automatic
$405MSRP
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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series

6 variants
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$495MSRP
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Orient Neo Classic Sports LE
Orient

Neo Classic Sports LE

3 variants
43.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$415MSRP
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Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ
Marathon
Jeep x Marathon

Jeep Willys SSGPQ

 
41mm·Quartz
$600MSRP
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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model

 
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$430MSRP
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Timex Expedition Pioneer Automatic 41mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Pioneer Automatic 41mm Leather Strap Watch

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$429MSRP
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Citizen Corso
Citizen

Corso

2 variants · Ref. BU2013
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$296MSRP
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Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time

23 variants
33.8/34/38.5/39.5/40.5mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
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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.

Swatch Sistem Sea
Swatch

Sistem Sea

Ref. SUTN403
42mm·Automatic
$170MSRP
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Swatch Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Generation
Swatch

Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Generation

Ref. SUTZ408
42mm·Automatic
$170MSRP
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Swatch Waktu51
Swatch

Waktu51

Ref. SO30N400
42mm·Automatic
$170MSRP
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Casio FT-500WC-5BV
Casio

FT-500WC-5BV

 
41.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$46MSRP
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Timex Expedition Scout 43mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Scout 43mm Leather Strap Watch

 
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$101MSRP
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Timex Waterbury Standard Chronograph 41mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Waterbury Standard Chronograph 41mm Leather Strap Watch

 
41mm·Quartz·200m WR
$89MSRP
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Timex Expedition Acadia Rugged 42mm Mixed Material Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Acadia Rugged 42mm Mixed Material Fabric Strap Watch

2 variants
42mm·Quartz·200m WR
$99MSRP
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Seiko Seiko 5 SNKK27K1
Seiko

Seiko 5 SNKK27K1

Ref. SNKK27K1
37mm·Automatic
$133MSRP
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Seiko Conceptual SNK807K2
Seiko
Seiko 5

Conceptual SNK807K2

 
37mm·Automatic
$115MSRP
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Orient FNR1Q002W0
Orient

FNR1Q002W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$165MSRP
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Casio AE-1200WHL-5AV
Casio

AE-1200WHL-5AV

 
42.1mm·Quartz·100m WR
—MSRP
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Orient FNR1Q003W0
Orient

FNR1Q003W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$155MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0317
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0317

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,995MSRP
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DOXA SUB. 200 T. GRAPH II
DOXA

SUB. 200 T. GRAPH II

4 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,290MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0316
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0316

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,995MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0318
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0318

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,995MSRP
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Bremont ionBird
Bremont

ionBird

4 variants · Ref. IONBIRDMODEL12020-R-S
43mm·Automatic
$5,800MSRP
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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Lumière
Christopher Ward
Bel Canto

C1 Bel Canto Lumière

Ref. C01-41APT4-T00V0-B0
41mm·Automatic
$5,340MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Converter Auto (PVD / Gold Bezel)
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Converter Auto (PVD / Gold Bezel)

Ref. H76635730
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,425MSRP
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Christopher Ward The C12 Loco
Christopher Ward

The C12 Loco

4 variants · Ref. C12-41H6D1-S00B0-RW
41mm·Manual
$5,250MSRP
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Christopher Ward The C12 Loco
Christopher Ward

The C12 Loco

4 variants · Ref. C12-41H6D1-S00B0-B0
41mm·Automatic
$5,460MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Far Cry® 6 Limited Edition
Hamilton

Khaki Field Titanium Far Cry® 6 Limited Edition

Ref. H70645533
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,195MSRP
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Tissot Telemeter 1938
Tissot
Heritage

Telemeter 1938

2 variants
42mm·Automatic
$2,400MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze

2 variants · Ref. H76709510
43mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,795MSRP
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