
Finding alternatives to
Helgray Bomber Quartz - Brigadier Gray (Prototype)
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34 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Category
Pilot
MSRP
$249
Microbrand picks· 12
Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Helgray
Bomber Mk2 - Commander
0mm · $349
Visually near-identical

Vaer
Gilt 39mm
39mm · Automatic$399
Visually near-identical

AVI-8
Graphite Black
mm · Automatic$350
Visually similar

AVI-8
Night Shadow
mm · Automatic$450
Visually similar

AVI-8
Cobalt Blue
43mm · Meca-Quartz$195
Visually similar · 22% less

Dan Henry
Standard
41.5mm · Quartz$300
Visually similar

Dan Henry
Pepsi
42.5mm · Quartz$380
Visually similar

Dan Henry
Black Chronograph
41mm · Automatic$370
Visually similar

Farer
Barnwell
40mm · $1,350
Visually similar

Farer
PILOT SERIES II
40mm · $1,350
Visually similar

Helgray
Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)
42mm · Quartz$299
Visually similar

Helgray
Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)
42mm · Quartz$299
Visually similar
Most similar· 6
The closest match overall — same case size, similar movement family, comparable price. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Seiko
Essentials Chronograph
40mm · Quartz$415
Visually similar

Marathon
Black
34mm · Quartz$420
Visually similar

Orient
Bambino Open Heart
40.5mm · Automatic$315
Visually similar

Tissot
Chrono L
42mm · Quartz$475
Visually similar

Tissot
Chrono XL Classic
45mm · Quartz$495
Visually similar

Tissot
Chrono XL Vintage
45mm · Quartz$450
Visually similar
Pricier alternatives· 12
Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Bremont
Short
40mm · Mechanical$4,500
Visually similar · 1707% more

Bremont
Silver 39mm
39mm · Automatic$4,250
Visually similar · 1607% more

Bremont
Black / Orange 42mm
42mm · Automatic$5,300
Visually similar · 2029% more

Hamilton
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto
38mm · Automatic$845
Visually similar · 239% more

Hamilton
Khaki Aviation Converter Auto
42mm · Automatic$1,345
Visually similar · 440% more

Hamilton
Khaki Aviation Converter Auto Chrono
44mm · Automatic$2,445
Visually similar · 882% more

Marathon
Arctic White on Ballistic Nylon
41mm · Automatic$1,000
Visually similar · 302% more

Marathon
Standard Black
41mm · Quartz$550
Visually similar · 121% more

Marathon
Black on Ballistic Nylon
41mm · Automatic$1,300
Visually similar · 422% more

Longines
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
40mm · Automatic$4,150
Visually similar · 1567% more

Tissot
Le Locle Open Heart
39.3mm · Automatic$995
Visually similar · 300% more

Bell & Ross
BR 123 GT
mm · $3,132
Visually similar · 1158% more
Looks like this· 4
Watches that wear the same design language — close enough that a stranger might confuse them across the room.



