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Casio FT-500WC-5BV
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Casio FT-500WC-5BV

Ref. FT-500WC-5BV

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

Case
41.5mm
Movement
Quartz
Category
Field
MSRP
$46
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Casio FT-500WC-5BV is the Timex Expedition Acadia 40mm Fabric Strap Watch ($91) — common cross-shop and Visually similar. From the independents, the Bertucci A-11T Americana Officers Edition is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Timex Expedition Acadia Rugged 42mm Mixed Material Fabric Strap Watch ($99) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

31 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Bertucci A-11T Americana Officers Edition
Bertuccimicro

A-11T Americana Officers Edition

Ref. 13339
42mm·Quartz
$295MSRP
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Bertucci DX3 Field
Bertuccimicro
Ultimate Field Watch

DX3 Field

9 variants · Ref. 11118
40mm·Quartz
$75MSRP
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Bertucci A-2T Super Classic
Bertuccimicro

A-2T Super Classic

Ref. 12734
40mm·Quartz
$285MSRP
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Luminox Adventure Watch 1301 Series 43mm
Luminoxmicro

Adventure Watch 1301 Series 43mm

 
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$795MSRP
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Luminox Bear Grylls Survival Land 3710 Series 43mm
Luminoxmicro

Bear Grylls Survival Land 3710 Series 43mm

2 variants
43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$625MSRP
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Vero Watch Company One Moto Solar
Vero Watch Companymicro

One Moto Solar

2 variants
40mm·Solar·100m WR
$425MSRP
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Luminox Atacama Field 43mm
Luminoxmicro

Atacama Field 43mm

3 variants
43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
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Laco St.Gallen
Lacomicro

St.Gallen

 
42mm·Quartz
$410MSRP
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Hemel HF1 Snelway
Hemelmicro
Snelway

HF1 Snelway

6 variants · Snelway
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$200MSRP
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Nite Watches Alpha
Nite Watchesmicro

Alpha

20 variants
42mm·Quartz·300m WR
$760MSRP
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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) G40 Subhunter Quartz Watch
CWC (Cabot Watch Company)micro

G40 Subhunter Quartz Watch

 
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$507MSRP
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Elliot Brown ARNE: 606-004
Elliot Brownmicro

ARNE: 606-004

5 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$450MSRP
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Mainstream picks· 7

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 Acadia 40mm Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Acadia 40mm Fabric Strap Watch

 
40mm·Quartz
$91MSRP
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Timex Expedition 39mm Fabric Strap Watch - T48042
Timex

Expedition 39mm Fabric Strap Watch - T48042

 
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$91MSRP
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Timex Expedition Camper 38mm Fabric FAST WRAP Watch
Timex

Expedition Camper 38mm Fabric FAST WRAP Watch

 
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$83MSRP
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Casio MW-240B
Casio

MW-240B

Ref. MW-240B-3BV
43.6mm·Quartz
$40MSRP
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Casio WS-1400H-1BV
Casio

WS-1400H-1BV

 
44.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$40MSRP
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Swatch Black White the Swatch Art Peace Hotel
Swatch

Black White the Swatch Art Peace Hotel

Ref. SUOZ197
41mm·Quartz
$90MSRP
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Casio DW-9052
Casio
G-Shock

DW-9052

2 variants · G-Shock
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$90MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Timex Expedition Acadia Rugged 42mm Mixed Material Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Acadia Rugged 42mm Mixed Material Fabric Strap Watch

2 variants
42mm·Quartz·200m WR
$99MSRP
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Timex Expedition Scout 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Scout 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Quartz
$95MSRP
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Timex Expedition Metal Field 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Metal Field 40mm Leather Strap Watch

2 variants
40mm·Quartz
$93MSRP
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Citizen Garrison Military Eco-Drive
Citizen

Garrison Military Eco-Drive

 
42mm·Solar·100m WR
$295MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz
Hamilton

Khaki Field Quartz

4 variants · Ref. H68401735
33/38/40mm·Quartz
$675MSRP
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Citizen Avion
Citizen

Avion

 
45mm·Solar·100m WR
$195MSRP
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Citizen Garrison
Citizen
Eco-Drive

Garrison

2 variants · Ref. BM8560
42mm·Solar·100m WR
$338MSRP
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Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ
Marathon
Jeep x Marathon

Jeep Willys SSGPQ

 
41mm·Quartz
$600MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Icon 97B216
Bulova
Icon

Black Dial Leather Strap Icon 97B216

 
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$925MSRP
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Seiko SUR449
Seiko

SUR449

 
40.2mm·Quartz·100m WR
$235MSRP
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Bulova Blue Dial Leather and Silicone Strap E1 Team Miami 96B460
Bulova
E1 Team Miami

Blue Dial Leather and Silicone Strap E1 Team Miami 96B460

2 variants
41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$550MSRP
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Victorinox I.N.O.X. Quartz
Victorinox

I.N.O.X. Quartz

5 variants · Ref. 242028
41mm·Quartz·200m WR
$600MSRP
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