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Browse/Alternatives/Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B

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

Case
42mm
Category
Pilot
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B is the Timex Expedition Capstone Chronograph 41mm Silicone Strap Watch ($179) — visually similar and Same size. If price is the constraint, the Casio FT-500WC-5BV at $46 covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Dekla Pilot watch Sport is the standout microbrand take — pilot and Looks nearly identical.

39 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Dekla Pilot watch Sport
Deklamicro

Pilot watch Sport

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$630MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
AVI-8 Dambuster Chadwick Meca-Quartz
AVI-8micro

Dambuster Chadwick Meca-Quartz

3 variants · Dambuster
43mm·Quartz
$195MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
Islander Islander Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-14
Islandermicro
Under $50

Islander Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-14

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$299MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
Santurce Guaraguao Time Only — Automatic Pilot Watch
Santurcemicro

Guaraguao Time Only — Automatic Pilot Watch

 
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$899MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
Laco Münster Erbstück
Lacomicro

Münster Erbstück

 
42mm·Automatic
$2,350MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
AVI-8micro

Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic

6 variants · Hawker
43mm·Automatic
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
Laco Leipzig Erbstück
Lacomicro

Leipzig Erbstück

 
42mm·Manual
$2,350MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8micro

Spitfire Smith Automatic

8 variants · Spitfire
42mm·Automatic
$490MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
Laco Paderborn Erbstück
Lacomicro

Paderborn Erbstück

 
42mm·Automatic
$2,350MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
Redwood Watches Pilot A-13
Redwood Watchesmicro

Pilot A-13

2 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$219MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
Farer PILOT SERIES II
Farermicro

PILOT SERIES II

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,350MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
Draken Aoraki – 'Flieger'
Drakenmicro

Aoraki – 'Flieger'

4 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$699MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B

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.

Timex Expedition Capstone Chronograph 41mm Silicone Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Capstone Chronograph 41mm Silicone Strap Watch

2 variants
41mm·Quartz
$179MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
Timex Expedition Capstone Chronograph 41mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Expedition Capstone Chronograph 41mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

2 variants
41mm·Quartz
$219MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
Timex Expedition Scout 43mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Scout 43mm Leather Strap Watch

 
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$101MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
Citizen Mickey Aviator
Citizen

Mickey Aviator

Ref. BV1088
40mm·Solar·100m WR
$296MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
Swatch Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Generation
Swatch

Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Generation

Ref. SUTZ408
42mm·Automatic
$170MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Saturn
Swatch

MoonSwatch Mission to Saturn

Ref. SO33T100
42mm·Quartz
$285MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
Swatch Hepcat
Swatch
Black

Hepcat

2 variants · Black
42mm·Quartz
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
Seiko SUR449
Seiko

SUR449

 
40.2mm·Quartz·100m WR
$235MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
Casio EFR-574DE
Casio
Edifice

EFR-574DE

 
42.3mm·Quartz·100m WR
$220MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
Citizen Avion
Citizen

Avion

 
45mm·Solar·100m WR
$195MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Modern 44L276
Bulova
Modern

Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Modern 44L276

2 variants
17.5mm·Quartz
$215MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
Orient AA02 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAA02

AA02 Diver Watch

3 variants · AA02
41.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$285MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B

Cheaper alternatives· 3

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

Casio FT-500WC-5BV
Casio

FT-500WC-5BV

 
41.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$46MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
Timex Easy Reader 35mm Leather Strap Watch - T2H281
Timex

Easy Reader 35mm Leather Strap Watch - T2H281

 
35mm·Quartz
$73MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
Timex Easy Reader 25mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Easy Reader 25mm Leather Strap Watch

 
25mm·Quartz
$73MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Stowa Flieger 6498
Stowamicro

Flieger 6498

2 variants
41mm·Manual
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
Stowa Flieger 6498 Bronze Vintage
Stowamicro

Flieger 6498 Bronze Vintage

 
41mm·Manual
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
Stowa Flieger Olymp Bronze
Stowamicro

Flieger Olymp Bronze

2 variants
41/42mm·Manual
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze

2 variants
43mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,795MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap A-15 Pilot 96A245
Bulova
A-15 Pilot

Black Dial Leather Strap A-15 Pilot 96A245

 
42mm·Automatic
$750MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono

2 variants
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,445MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
Junghans Pilot Chronoscope
Junghans

Pilot Chronoscope

5 variants
43.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,110MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
Glycine Unisex Airpilot 41mm Automatic Watch GL0510
Glycine
Airpilot

Unisex Airpilot 41mm Automatic Watch GL0510

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,180MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto

4 variants
42/46mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,125MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
Yema Flygraf CPA10
Yema

Flygraf CPA10

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,614MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
Glycine Men's Airpilot 41mm Quartz Watch GL0515
Glycine

Men's Airpilot 41mm Quartz Watch GL0515

 
41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$895MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
Junghans Pilot Automatic
Junghans

Pilot Automatic

3 variants
43.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,510MSRP
vsCompare with the Baltany 42mm Bronze Pilot NH38 Automatic Mechanical Watch B2006B
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