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Watches/Alternatives/Certina DS-1 Chrono Auto

Watch alternatives

Alternatives to the Certina DS-1 Chrono Auto

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Case diameter
42 mm
Lug-to-lug
49.68 mm
Movement
Automatic
Catalog MSRP
$2,164
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Closest catalog matchTissot Telemeter 1938Same 42 mm case diameterSee the match ↓
Lower recorded MSRPSeagull 1963 Series Archimedean Spiral Pulsometer Scale Gradué Pour 30 Pulsations 40mm$755 recorded MSRP, $1,409 lowerSee the match ↓
Shorter lug-to-lugLongines Tuxedo49.4 mm lug-to-lug, 0.3 mm shorterSee the match ↓

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47 matches

Microbrand picks· 11

Discover smaller makers with catalog similarities to this watch.

Dumoreau Monopusher Chronograph
Dumoreau

Monopusher Chronograph

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • 46 mm lug-to-lug, 3.7 mm shorter
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 1.8 mm thinner case

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Seagull 1963 Series Archimedean Spiral Pulsometer Scale Gradué Pour 30 Pulsations 40mm
Seagull

1963 Series Archimedean Spiral Pulsometer Scale Gradué Pour 30 Pulsations 40mm

  • $755 recorded MSRP, $1,409 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • 47 mm lug-to-lug, 2.7 mm shorter
What changes

0.3 mm thinner case

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AV86 1988 Flyback
AV86

1988 Flyback

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.9 mm thinner case. $3,999 recorded MSRP, $1,835 higher

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WISE AD8 Chronograph
WISE

AD8 Chronograph

  • $1,890 recorded MSRP, $274 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • 47.8 mm lug-to-lug, 1.9 mm shorter
What changes

0.6 mm thinner case

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JIANGHUN War Drum Chronograph
JIANGHUN

War Drum Chronograph

  • $488 recorded MSRP, $1,676 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • 48.5 mm lug-to-lug, 1.1 mm shorter
What changes

0.3 mm thicker case

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Lebois & Co Numeral Chronograph
Lebois & Co

Numeral Chronograph

  • 39 mm case, 3 mm narrower
  • 47.4 mm lug-to-lug, 2.3 mm shorter
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 3.8 mm thinner case

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Archimede Watches Klassik Chronograph
Archimede Watches

Klassik Chronograph

  • $1,960 recorded MSRP, $204 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • 51 mm lug-to-lug, 1.3 mm longer
What changes

0.7 mm thinner case

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Towson Watch Co STS-99 Chronograph
Towson Watch Co

STS-99 Chronograph

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.8 mm thinner case. $2,895 recorded MSRP, $731 higher

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Omologato 2-Subdial Chrono
Omologato

2-Subdial Chrono

  • $530 recorded MSRP, $1,634 lower
  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • 49 mm lug-to-lug, 0.7 mm shorter
What changes

Mecaquartz movement instead of automatic. 4.3 mm thinner case

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Seagull Meteorite Rattrapante Split-Second Chronograph Limited Edition 42.5mm
Seagull

Meteorite Rattrapante Split-Second Chronograph Limited Edition 42.5mm

  • 42.5 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$4,359 recorded MSRP, $2,195 higher

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Certina DS-7 Chrono Auto
Certina

DS-7 Chrono Auto

  • $2,083 recorded MSRP, $81 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • 49.5 mm lug-to-lug, 0.2 mm shorter
What changes

0.5 mm thicker case

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Mainstream picks· 12

Established-brand matches. Compare the recorded dimensions, movement and price for each watch.

Tissot Telemeter 1938
Tissot

Telemeter 1938

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Same Tissot Valjoux A05.231 caliber
What changes

0.5 mm thinner case. $2,400 recorded MSRP, $236 higher

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Junghans Telemeter
Junghans

Telemeter

  • 40.8 mm case, 1.2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.7 mm thinner case. $3,000 recorded MSRP, $836 higher

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Longines Tuxedo
Longines

Tuxedo

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • 49.4 mm lug-to-lug, 0.3 mm shorter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.7 mm thinner case. $3,900 recorded MSRP, $1,736 higher

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Frederique Constant Highlife Chronograph Automatic
Frederique Constant

Highlife Chronograph Automatic

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$3,995 recorded MSRP, $1,831 higher

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Junghans Pilot Chronoscope
Junghans

Pilot Chronoscope

  • 43.3 mm case, 1.3 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$3,280 recorded MSRP, $1,116 higher

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Longines Master Collection Chronograph
Longines

Master Collection Chronograph

  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$3,500 recorded MSRP, $1,336 higher

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Frederique Constant Classics Vintage Rally Healey Chronograph Automatic
Frederique Constant

Classics Vintage Rally Healey Chronograph Automatic

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.1 mm thicker case. $3,395 recorded MSRP, $1,231 higher

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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.1 mm thicker case. $2,595 recorded MSRP, $431 higher

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Longines Conquest Chronograph
Longines

Conquest Chronograph

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • 50.2 mm lug-to-lug, 0.5 mm longer
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$4,150 recorded MSRP, $1,986 higher

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Junghans Pilot Chronoscope Desert
Junghans

Pilot Chronoscope Desert

  • 43.3 mm case, 1.3 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$3,280 recorded MSRP, $1,116 higher

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Massena LAB Archetype 1.0
Massena LAB

Archetype 1.0

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 0.3 mm thinner case

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

  • $1,845 recorded MSRP, $319 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.5 mm thicker case

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Cheaper alternatives· 12

Matches in a lower price band. A recorded MSRP difference is shown only when both prices are known.

Stowa Marine Classic Chrono
Stowa

Marine Classic Chrono

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Junghans 1972 Chronoscope Sports Edition 2025
Junghans

1972 Chronoscope Sports Edition 2025

  • $1,050 recorded MSRP, $1,114 lower
  • 43.3 mm case, 1.3 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

3 mm thinner case

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Stowa Chrono Black Forest Moon
Stowa

Chrono Black Forest Moon

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • 50.2 mm lug-to-lug, 0.5 mm longer
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.4 mm thicker case

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Stowa Chronograph 1938 black
Stowa

Chronograph 1938 black

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • 50.2 mm lug-to-lug, 0.5 mm longer
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.6 mm thinner case

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Junghans 1972 Chronoscope Quarz
Junghans

1972 Chronoscope Quarz

  • $960 recorded MSRP, $1,204 lower
  • 43.3 mm case, 1.3 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

3 mm thinner case

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Orient Bambino Version 9
Orient

Bambino Version 9

  • $385 recorded MSRP, $1,779 lower
  • 41.5 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • 47 mm lug-to-lug, 2.7 mm shorter
What changes

0.1 mm thinner case

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Timex Waterbury Ace Fly-Back Chronograph
Timex

Waterbury Ace Fly-Back Chronograph

  • $289 recorded MSRP, $1,875 lower
  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
What changes

Quartz movement instead of automatic

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Timex Waterbury Traditional Fly Back Chronograph Bracel
Timex

Waterbury Traditional Fly Back Chronograph Bracel

  • $187 recorded MSRP, $1,977 lower
  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
What changes

Quartz movement instead of automatic

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Damasko DC57
Damasko

DC57

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Damasko DC66
Damasko

DC66

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic
Orient

AK00 Version 3 Classic

  • $420 recorded MSRP, $1,744 lower
  • 42.5 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • 50.5 mm lug-to-lug, 0.8 mm longer
What changes

0.3 mm thinner case

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Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

  • $575 recorded MSRP, $1,589 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
What changes

Quartz movement instead of automatic. 2.2 mm thinner case

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Pricier alternatives· 12

Matches in a higher price band. Check the specifications to decide whether the differences matter to you.

Panerai Luminor Chrono
Panerai

Luminor Chrono

  • 44 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Bremont Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph
Bremont

Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph

  • 42.5 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.5 mm thicker case. $4,950 recorded MSRP, $2,786 higher

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Longines Spirit Flyback
Longines

Spirit Flyback

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • 49.5 mm lug-to-lug, 0.2 mm shorter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.7 mm thicker case. $5,200 recorded MSRP, $3,036 higher

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Frederique Constant Highlife Chronograph Automatic Bamford
Frederique Constant

Highlife Chronograph Automatic Bamford

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.3 mm thicker case. $4,495 recorded MSRP, $2,331 higher

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Longines Spirit Flyback Prototype
Longines

Spirit Flyback Prototype

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • 49.5 mm lug-to-lug, 0.2 mm shorter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.7 mm thicker case. $7,400 recorded MSRP, $5,236 higher

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Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Breitling

Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.4 mm thicker case. $6,050 recorded MSRP, $3,886 higher

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TAG Heuer Carrera Chronosprint X Porsche
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronosprint X Porsche

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.6 mm thicker case. $9,550 recorded MSRP, $7,386 higher

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Breitling Top Time B01
Breitling

Top Time B01

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thinner case. $7,650 recorded MSRP, $5,486 higher

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Bremont Altitude Chronograph
Bremont

Altitude Chronograph

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.4 mm thicker case. $24,950 recorded MSRP, $22,786 higher

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Fortis Stratoliner S-41
Fortis

Stratoliner S-41

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.3 mm thinner case. $5,450 recorded MSRP, $3,286 higher

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Tudor Black Bay Chrono
Tudor

Black Bay Chrono

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$7,000 recorded MSRP, $4,836 higher

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Bremont Supernova
Bremont

Supernova

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$9,650 recorded MSRP, $7,486 higher

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