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Casio EFV-540D
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Casio EFV-540D

Ref. EFV-540D

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

Case
43.8mm
Movement
Quartz
Category
Chronograph
ComplicationsChronographDate24-hour subdial
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Casio EFV-540D is the Casio EFV-650D ($120) — same family (Edifice) and Visually similar. If price is the constraint, the Casio MTP-VD01 at $55 covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Luminox Pacific Diver Chronograph 44mm is the standout microbrand take — looks nearly identical and Quartz.

39 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Luminox Pacific Diver Chronograph 44mm
Luminoxmicro

Pacific Diver Chronograph 44mm

2 variants
44mm·Quartz·200m WR
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Casio EFV-540D
Duxot Tiburon Chronograph
Duxotmicro

Tiburon Chronograph

5 variants · Ref. DX-2062-11
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$149MSRP
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Festina Multifunction F20445
Festina

Multifunction F20445

Ref. F20445/2
43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$119MSRP
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Jorg Gray Watches JG8400
Jorg Gray Watchesmicro

JG8400

4 variants
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$495MSRP
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Elliot Brown BLOXWORTH: 929-002
Elliot Brownmicro

BLOXWORTH: 929-002

11 variants
44mm·Quartz·200m WR
$655MSRP
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Draken Kruger 'A' FL
Drakenmicro

Kruger 'A' FL

9 variants
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$466MSRP
vsCompare with the Casio EFV-540D
Astor + Banks Chrono
Astor + Banksmicro

Chrono

3 variants
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
vsCompare with the Casio EFV-540D
Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1
Drydenmicro

Chrono Diver Series 1

13 variants · Chrono Diver
42mm·Quartz·101m WR
$349MSRP
vsCompare with the Casio EFV-540D
AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph
AVI-8micro

P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph

8 variants · P-51 Mustang
43mm·Quartz
$315MSRP
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Swiss Watch Company Pioneer
Swiss Watch Companymicro

Pioneer

4 variants
41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$400MSRP
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Jorg Gray Watches JG9700
Jorg Gray Watchesmicro

JG9700

3 variants
46mm·Quartz·200m WR
$595MSRP
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Duxot Accelero Chronograph
Duxotmicro

Accelero Chronograph

8 variants · Ref. DX-2065-NN
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$250MSRP
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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.

Casio EFV-650D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-650D

3 variants · Edifice
43.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
vsCompare with the Casio EFV-540D
Casio EFR-574DE
Casio
Edifice

EFR-574DE

 
42.3mm·Quartz·100m WR
$220MSRP
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Casio EFS-S650D
Casio
Edifice

EFS-S650D

 
40.9mm·Quartz·100m WR
$250MSRP
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Timex Waterbury Traditional Fly Back Chronograph 43mm Stainless Steel Bracel - TW2Y29800
Timex

Waterbury Traditional Fly Back Chronograph 43mm Stainless Steel Bracel - TW2Y29800

 
43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$187MSRP
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Timex Expedition Ridge Chronograph 42mm Silicone Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Ridge Chronograph 42mm Silicone Strap Watch

 
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$145MSRP
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Timex Waterbury Traditional Chronograph 41mm
Timex

Waterbury Traditional Chronograph 41mm

2 variants · Ref. TW2Y18600
41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$219MSRP
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Citizen Avion
Citizen

Avion

 
45mm·Solar·100m WR
$195MSRP
vsCompare with the Casio EFV-540D
Swatch Kaicco
Swatch

Kaicco

Ref. SUSB406
42mm·Quartz
$135MSRP
vsCompare with the Casio EFV-540D
Swatch In the Mirror
Swatch
Midday

In the Mirror

Ref. YVS541G
43mm·Quartz
$235MSRP
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Orient Symphony III
Orient

Symphony III

3 variants · Symphony
41.6mm·Automatic
$240MSRP
vsCompare with the Casio EFV-540D
Orient Bambino Version 4
Orient

Bambino Version 4

4 variants · Bambino
42mm·Automatic
$275MSRP
vsCompare with the Casio EFV-540D
Swatch Reflective
Swatch
Blue

Reflective

Ref. YVS539
43mm·Quartz
$210MSRP
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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 MTP-VD01
Casio

MTP-VD01

4 variants
45mm·Quartz
$55MSRP
vsCompare with the Casio EFV-540D
Casio MRW-200H
Casio

MRW-200H

6 variants
44.6mm·Quartz·100m WR
$40MSRP
vsCompare with the Casio EFV-540D
Casio AQ-S810W
Casio

AQ-S810W

5 variants
48.3mm·Solar·100m WR
$65MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph
TAG Heuer

Formula 1 Chronograph

12 variants · Formula 1
43/44mm·Quartz·200m WR
$2,475MSRP
vsCompare with the Casio EFV-540D
Casio ECB-2300D
Casio
Edifice

ECB-2300D

 
45.8mm·Quartz·100m WR
$280MSRP
vsCompare with the Casio EFV-540D
Citizen Brycen
Citizen
Drive

Brycen

Ref. AT2447
45mm·Solar·100m WR
$425MSRP
vsCompare with the Casio EFV-540D
Citizen Brycen
Citizen

Brycen

3 variants · Ref. AT2585
44.8mm·Solar·100m WR
$319MSRP
vsCompare with the Casio EFV-540D
TAG Heuer Formula 1
TAG Heuer

Formula 1

5 variants · Ref. CAZ101AK.BA0842
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$2,600MSRP
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Tissot PRC 200
Tissot
PR 100

PRC 200

2 variants
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$595MSRP
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Citizen Rebel Pilot
Citizen
Star Wars

Rebel Pilot

Ref. CA0761
44mm·Solar·100m WR
$475MSRP
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Tissot Supersport Chrono
Tissot

Supersport Chrono

2 variants
45.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
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Glycine Combat Sub Chronograph Sport
Glycine

Combat Sub Chronograph Sport

4 variants · Ref. GL1047
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$1,295MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz

2 variants · Ref. H32612131
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,075MSRP
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TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph X Gulf
TAG Heuer

Formula 1 Chronograph X Gulf

Ref. CAZ101AT.BA0842
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$2,750MSRP
vsCompare with the Casio EFV-540D
Tissot T-Race
Tissot

T-Race

7 variants
38/45mm·Quartz·100m WR
$650MSRP
vsCompare with the Casio EFV-540D
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