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Certina DS-1 Big Date Powermatic 80
Finding alternatives to

Certina DS-1 Big Date Powermatic 80

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

Case
41mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$1,187
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Certina DS-1 Big Date Powermatic 80 is the Tissot Chemin Des Tourelles ($950) — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Tissot Classic Dream at $550 (vs $1,187 for the DS-1 Big Date Powermatic 80) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Certina DS-1 38mm is the standout microbrand take — same family (DS-1) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Bremont Supermarine 300M ($3,550) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

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

Certina DS-1 38mm
Certinamicro

DS-1 38mm

3 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$816MSRP
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Certina DS-1 Skeleton
Certinamicro

DS-1 Skeleton

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,205MSRP
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Mühle-Glashütte Teutonia II GMT
Mühle-Glashüttemicro

Teutonia II GMT

3 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,308MSRP
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Serket Watch Co CONTINUUM
Serket Watch Comicro

CONTINUUM

5 variants · Ref. SWC2026CONOB0001
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$399MSRP
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S.U.F Helsinki Vetehinen
S.U.F Helsinkimicro

Vetehinen

7 variants
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$4,391MSRP
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Henry Archer Havstrøm
Henry Archermicro

Havstrøm

17 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$652MSRP
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BA111OD Chapter 7 Chronometer
BA111ODmicro

Chapter 7 Chronometer

4 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,140MSRP
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AETHELSOHN Shard Fumé Dial Automatic
AETHELSOHN

Shard Fumé Dial Automatic

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$199MSRP
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Henry Archer Nordlys
Henry Archermicro

Nordlys

13 variants · Ref. 5744002550358
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$430MSRP
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RZE Resolute
RZEmicro

Resolute

6 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$759MSRP
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Certina DS-1 Powermatic 80
Certinamicro

DS-1 Powermatic 80

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$841MSRP
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Charlie Paris Watches ALLIANCE - 3-hand (39.5mm steel automatic)
Charlie Paris Watchesmicro

ALLIANCE - 3-hand (39.5mm steel automatic)

3 variants
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,645MSRP
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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.

Tissot Chemin Des Tourelles
Tissot

Chemin Des Tourelles

4 variants
42mm·Automatic
$950MSRP
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Frederique Constant Highlife Automatic Cosc
Frederique Constant

Highlife Automatic Cosc

11 variants
39/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
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Tissot Ballade
Tissot

Ballade

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,100MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto

6 variants
36/40mm·Automatic
$1,475MSRP
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Tissot Gentleman
Tissot

Gentleman

5 variants
38/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0091
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0091

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,530MSRP
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Longines HYDROCONQUEST
Longines

HYDROCONQUEST

22 variants · Ref. L3.782.4.06.6
39/41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,000MSRP
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Frederique Constant Highlife Heart Beat Automatic
Frederique Constant

Highlife Heart Beat Automatic

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,295MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

3 variants
40/44mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
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Longines CONQUEST
Longines

CONQUEST

7 variants · Ref. L3.720.4.02.6
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,400MSRP
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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Rocks
Christopher Ward
Sealander

C63 Sealander Rocks

3 variants · Sealander
40mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,350MSRP
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Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto
Hamilton

American Classic Valiant Auto

3 variants
34/40mm·Automatic
$645MSRP
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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.

Tissot Classic Dream
Tissot

Classic Dream

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$550MSRP
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Orient Helios
Orient

Helios

4 variants
40.5mm·Automatic
$335MSRP
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Tissot PR 100
Tissot

PR 100

12 variants
34/40/41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$350MSRP
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Tissot Seastar 1000
Tissot

Seastar 1000

11 variants
36/38/40/45.5mm·Quartz·300m WR
$515MSRP
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Orient Diver Design 40
Orient
AC0Q

Diver Design 40

6 variants
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
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Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Automatic
$299MSRP
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Seiko Essentials Automatic
Seiko

Essentials Automatic

2 variants · Essentials
41.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 6
Orient

Bambino Version 6

7 variants · Bambino
40.5mm·Automatic
$285MSRP
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Invicta Pro Diver 8927OB
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 8927OB

7 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time

23 variants
33.8/34/38.5/39.5/40.5mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175
Bulova
Vintage Sea Hunter

Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175

5 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
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Citizen Tsuyosa Automatic
Citizen

Tsuyosa Automatic

4 variants · Tsuyosa
40mm·Automatic
$356MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Bremont Supermarine 300M
Bremont

Supermarine 300M

8 variants · Supermarine
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,550MSRP
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TAG Heuer Carrera Day Date
TAG Heuer

Carrera Day Date

4 variants · Carrera
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,250MSRP
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Bremont Terra Nova 40.5
Bremont

Terra Nova 40.5

10 variants · Terra Nova
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,250MSRP
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Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer

23 variants · Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M
30/34/38/41mm·Automatic·150m WR
$6,700MSRP
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Longines LEGEND DIVER
Longines

LEGEND DIVER

9 variants · Ref. L3.764
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,850MSRP
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Longines MASTER COLLECTION
Longines

MASTER COLLECTION

2 variants · Ref. L2.793.4.09.6
40mm·Automatic
$2,550MSRP
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Junghans Meister S Automatic
Junghans

Meister S Automatic

7 variants
40.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,510MSRP
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Breitling Navitimer Automatic
Breitling

Navitimer Automatic

10 variants · Navitimer
35/36/41mm·Automatic
$5,550MSRP
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Frederique Constant Highlife Perpetual Calendar Manufacture
Frederique Constant

Highlife Perpetual Calendar Manufacture

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$9,595MSRP
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Longines CONQUEST CHRONOGRAPH
Longines

CONQUEST CHRONOGRAPH

2 variants · Ref. L3.835.4.02.6
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,250MSRP
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Sjöö Sandström Royal Steel Worldtimer Norrlands Dragonregemente
Sjöö Sandström

Royal Steel Worldtimer Norrlands Dragonregemente

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$17,600MSRP
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Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Selfwinding 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Code 11.59 Selfwinding 41mm

Ref. 15210ST.OO.A056KB.01
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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