Finding alternatives to
Alternatives to the Certina DS-2 Chronograph Automatic
48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Case
43.36mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Diver
MSRP
$2,454
The short answer
The closest alternative to the Certina DS-2 Chronograph Automatic is the Movado Alta Super Sub Sea Chronograph ($3,995) — racing chrono and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Junghans 1972 Chronoscope Sports Edition 2025 at $1,050 (vs $2,454 for the DS-2 Chronograph Automatic) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Mühle-Glashütte Teutonia Sport I Clous de Paris is the standout microbrand take — racing chrono and Visually similar. Stepping up, the Bremont Supermarine Chrono ($6,850) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.
48 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.
