Finding alternatives to
Alternatives to the Citizen Steamboat Willie 1928
Ref. AW1788
46 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Case
40mm
Movement
Solar
Category
Casual
MSRP
$325
Complications3 HandDate
The short answer
The closest alternative to the Citizen Steamboat Willie 1928 is the Citizen FE7110 ($263) — shared caliber (Citizen J810) and Same family (Citizen). If price is the constraint, the Timex Harry Potter x Timex Weekender at $139 (vs $325 for the Steamboat Willie 1928) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Glycine Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time ($995) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.
46 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· 10
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.
