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Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE

Ref. 10762339778827

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

Case
43mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$4,309
ComplicationsHours/MinutesDateChronograph
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE is the Bell & Ross BR V2-94 R.S.18 ($5,616) — shared caliber (Bell & Ross BR-CAL.301) and Racing chrono. If price is the constraint, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono at $1,995 (vs $4,309 for the BR 126 AÉRONAVALE) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Meteorite Stellar Blue Leather Blue Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America is the standout microbrand take — racing chrono and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph Stainless Steel ($16,700) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

ColourwayPick a colourway to match a specific dial
48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Meteorite Stellar Blue Leather Blue Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America
Lilienthal Berlinmicro

Chronograph Meteorite Stellar Blue Leather Blue Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America

Ref. 10101160804643
42.5mm
$349MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Meteorite Ii Mesh Blue Brushed Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America
Lilienthal Berlinmicro

Chronograph Meteorite Ii Mesh Blue Brushed Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America

Ref. 9898277175587
42.5mm
$369MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
AV86 1988 Flyback
AV86micro

1988 Flyback

2 variants
42mm·Automatic
$3,999MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
Oblvlo IM Mechanical
Oblvlomicro
IM Series

IM Mechanical

 
42mm·Automatic
$178MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
Meia Lua Callisto
Meia Luamicro

Callisto

5 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$661MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph
Depancelmicro

Autosport Racing Chronograph

12 variants
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,784MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
Knot Watches ATC-40
Knot Watchesmicro

ATC-40

9 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,257MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Limited Edition Solar Ii Leather Black Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America
Lilienthal Berlinmicro

Chronograph Limited Edition Solar Ii Leather Black Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America

Ref. 9898278322467
42.5mm·Solar
$389MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
Memphis Belle Crono B 17 Bicompax
Memphis Bellemicro

Crono B 17 Bicompax

3 variants
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,980MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
Marloe Watch Company Atlantic
Marloe Watch Companymicro

Atlantic

4 variants
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$699MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
Balticus Watches Balticus StarDust Chrono Damast Valjoux 7750 Awenturyn - BLT-BALSDDCHABA
Balticus Watchesmicro
StarDust

Balticus StarDust Chrono Damast Valjoux 7750 Awenturyn - BLT-BALSDDCHABA

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,039MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
LIV Watches P-51
LIV Watchesmicro
NEW!

P-51

8 variants
42.8mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE

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.

Bell & Ross BR V2-94 R.S.18
Bell & Ross

BR V2-94 R.S.18

10 variants · BR V2
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,616MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
Bell & Ross BR V2-94 BELLYTANKER BRONZE
Bell & Ross

BR V2-94 BELLYTANKER BRONZE

4 variants · BR V2
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,264MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
Bell & Ross BR V3-94 A521
Bell & Ross

BR V3-94 A521

3 variants · BR V3
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,184MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph

Ref. CBN2011.BA0642
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
IWC Schaffhausen Iw378001 Pilots Watch Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw378001 Pilots Watch Chronograph

3 variants · Pilot Watches
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
Longines Spirit Flyback 42mm
Longines

Spirit Flyback 42mm

Ref. L3.821.4.93.2
42mm·Automatic
$5,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph

5 variants · Carrera
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph

6 variants · Carrera
39/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
IWC Schaffhausen Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph

3 variants · Pilot Watches
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Longines

Spirit Chronograph 42mm

3 variants · Spirit Chronograph
42mm·Automatic
$3,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
IWC Schaffhausen Iw3910 Portofino Chronograph (79320 Movement)
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw3910 Portofino Chronograph (79320 Movement)

3 variants · Portofino
42mm·Automatic
$6,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
Breitling Superocean Heritage Chronograph 44
Breitling

Superocean Heritage Chronograph 44

3 variants · Superocean Heritage
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$7,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE

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.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono

 
45mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
Orient AK04 Field Sport Watch
Orient

AK04 Field Sport Watch

2 variants · AK04
42.4mm·Automatic·100m WR
$325MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
Damasko DC86/2
Damaskomicro

DC86/2

2 variants
43.8mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
Glycine Airpilot Chrono
Glycine

Airpilot Chrono

5 variants · Ref. GL0360
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,895MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
Glycine Combat Sub Chronograph Sport
Glycine

Combat Sub Chronograph Sport

4 variants · Ref. GL1047
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$1,295MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
Damasko DC96
Damaskomicro

DC96

3 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
Tissot PRC 200
Tissot
PR 100

PRC 200

2 variants
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$595MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
Orient
ClassicAK00

AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

5 variants · AK00
42.5mm·Automatic
$450MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,845MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
Tissot Chrono L
Tissot

Chrono L

3 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$475MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
Tissot T-Race
Tissot

T-Race

7 variants
38/45mm·Quartz·100m WR
$650MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz

2 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,075MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Polaris Chronograph Stainless Steel

3 variants · Polaris
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$16,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
IWC Schaffhausen Iw394005 Portugieser Tourbillon Retrograde Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen
Portugieser

Iw394005 Portugieser Tourbillon Retrograde Chronograph

3 variants · Portugieser
43.5mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport

4 variants · Carrera
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$9,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
IWC Schaffhausen Iw389402 Pilots Watch Chronograph 41 Top Gun Mojave Desert
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw389402 Pilots Watch Chronograph 41 Top Gun Mojave Desert

3 variants · Pilot Watches
41.9mm·Automatic·100m WR
$12,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
IWC Schaffhausen Iw391035 Portofino Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw391035 Portofino Chronograph

2 variants · Portofino
42mm·Automatic
$21,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
Breitling Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar
Breitling

Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar

4 variants · Navitimer
43mm·Automatic
$30,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Co Axial Master Chronometer Moonphase Chronograph 44 25mm
Omega

Speedmaster Moonphase Co Axial Master Chronometer Moonphase Chronograph 44 25mm

3 variants · Speedmaster
44.25mm·Automatic·100m WR
$12,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
Breitling Superocean Heritage B01 Chronograph
Breitling

Superocean Heritage B01 Chronograph

7 variants · Superocean Heritage
42/44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$9,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm
Norqain

Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$8,645MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph 42mm
Hublot

Classic Fusion Chronograph 42mm

5 variants · Classic Fusion
42mm·Automatic
$12,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon

4 variants · Carrera
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$37,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
Omega Speedmaster Racing Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 44 25mm
Omega

Speedmaster Racing Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 44 25mm

7 variants · Speedmaster
44.25mm·Automatic
$10,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
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