Finding alternatives to
Alternatives to the Borealis Watch Co. Icarus
57 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Case
38mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Pilot
MSRP
$650
The short answer
The closest alternative to the Borealis Watch Co. Icarus is the Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0585 ($675) — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Orient Golden Eye II at $315 (vs $650 for the Icarus) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Boldr Venture Wayfarer is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 ($1,375) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.
57 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.
Homages & lookalikes· 9
Watches that share this design language: confirmed homages, close tributes, and lookalikes, including the classics that inspired the look. Hidden when nothing in the catalog is related.
