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Citizen Zenshin Senkei
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Citizen Zenshin Senkei

Ref. CA4690

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

Case
41mm
Movement
Solar
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$506
Complications1/5 Second Chronograph Measures up to 60 Minutes12/24 Hour TimeDate
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Citizen Zenshin Senkei is the Yema Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series ($449) — common cross-shop and Racing chrono. If price is the constraint, the Casio EFB-730D at $165 (vs $506 for the Zenshin Senkei) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Olech & Wajs Watches 8000 is the standout microbrand take — racing chrono and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Glycine Airpilot Chrono ($1,895) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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54 matches

Microbrand picks· 17

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

Olech & Wajs Watches 8000
Olech & Wajs Watchesmicro

8000

Ref. OW-8000
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Zenshin Senkei
Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph
Vaermicro

R1 Racing Chronograph

2 variants · R1 Racing
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$499MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Zenshin Senkei
KARL-LEIMON Triple Calendar Moonphase
KARL-LEIMONmicro
Majesty

Triple Calendar Moonphase

4 variants
40mm·Quartz
$450MSRP
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Makydo Venom
Makydomicro

Venom

5 variants
42mm·Quartz
$242MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Zenshin Senkei
AV86 1564 Chronodate Automatic
AV86micro

1564 Chronodate Automatic

13 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$599MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Zenshin Senkei
Oblvlo CM-T
Oblvlomicro
CM Series

CM-T

 
42mm·Automatic
$194MSRP
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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) Falcon Quartz Chronograph Watch
CWC (Cabot Watch Company)micro

Falcon Quartz Chronograph Watch

 
40mm·Quartz
$888MSRP
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Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari Monza Skeleton
Filippo Loreti Watchesmicro

Ascari Monza Skeleton

6 variants
42mm·Mecaquartz·100m WR
$260MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Zenshin Senkei
Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
Variomicro

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

6 variants · Empire
38mm·Quartz
$328MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Zenshin Senkei
Jorg Gray Watches JG7600
Jorg Gray Watchesmicro

JG7600

3 variants
42mm·Quartz
$395MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Zenshin Senkei
Filippo Loreti Watches The Batmobile
Filippo Loreti Watchesmicro

The Batmobile

 
42mm·Mecaquartz·100m WR
$249MSRP
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Henry Archer Tidslinje
Henry Archermicro

Tidslinje

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$821MSRP
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Kobold Rattrapante Chronograph
Koboldmicro

Rattrapante Chronograph

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Zenshin Senkei
Fathers Orologio Small Seconds Automatico Swiss Made
Fathersmicro
Always

Orologio Small Seconds Automatico Swiss Made

6 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$762MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Zenshin Senkei
Militado 36mm Retro Dress Watch ML09
Militadomicro
Retro

36mm Retro Dress Watch ML09

2 variants
36mm·Quartz·100m WR
$69MSRP
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Duckworth Prestex Original Automatic
Duckworth Prestexmicro

Original Automatic

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$775MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Zenshin Senkei
Retter Watches Mistral
Retter Watchesmicro

Mistral

3 variants
38mm·Manual
$1,695MSRP
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Mainstream picks· 13

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Yema Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series
Yema

Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series

3 variants · Rallygraf
39mm·Quartz
$449MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Zenshin Senkei
Citizen ATTESA
Citizen

ATTESA

3 variants · Ref. AT8287
42mm·Solar·100m WR
$1,595MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Zenshin Senkei
Movado BOLD Quest Chronograph
Movadomicro

BOLD Quest Chronograph

5 variants · Ref. 3601184
40/42mm·Quartz
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Zenshin Senkei
Seiko Astron
Seiko

Astron

3 variants
44.1mm·Quartz·100m WR
$3,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Zenshin Senkei
Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition
Seiko

Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition

4 variants · Astron
43.4mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Zenshin Senkei
Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

2 variants · Rallygraf
39mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
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Citizen ATTESA
Citizen

ATTESA

2 variants · Ref. BY1000
41.5mm·Solar·100m WR
$1,195MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Zenshin Senkei
Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
Longines

MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE

7 variants · Master Collection Moonphase
40/42mm·Automatic
$4,400MSRP
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Orient Retrograde
Orient

Retrograde

 
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$415MSRP
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TAG Heuer Monaco
TAG Heuer

Monaco

7 variants · Ref. CBL2113.BA0644
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,950MSRP
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Longines LONGINES TUXEDO
Longines
Tuxedo

LONGINES TUXEDO

Ref. L2.830.4.93.0
40mm·Automatic
$3,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Zenshin Senkei
Breitling Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute
Breitling

Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute

3 variants · Navitimer
41mm·Manual
$12,650MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Zenshin Senkei
TAG Heuer Carrera Astronomer
TAG Heuer

Carrera Astronomer

Ref. WBX2110.BA0044
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,950MSRP
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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.

Casio EFB-730D
Casio
Edifice

EFB-730D

3 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$165MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Zenshin Senkei
Timex Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

4 variants
40mm·Quartz
$249MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Zenshin Senkei
Casio EFS-S650D
Casio
Edifice

EFS-S650D

 
40.9mm·Quartz·100m WR
$250MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Zenshin Senkei
Timex Marlin Quartz Chrono 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Marlin Quartz Chrono 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 
40mm·Quartz
$249MSRP
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Casio EFR-574DE
Casio
Edifice

EFR-574DE

 
42.3mm·Quartz·100m WR
$220MSRP
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Timex Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter 40mm Leather Strap Watch

8 variants
40mm·Quartz
$219MSRP
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Orient Classic Watch
Orient

Classic Watch

3 variants · Classic
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$245MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Zenshin Senkei
Swatch In the Mirror
Swatch
Midday

In the Mirror

Ref. YVS541G
43mm·Quartz
$235MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Zenshin Senkei
Seiko Seiko Selection SARV001
Seiko

Seiko Selection SARV001

2 variants · Seiko Selection
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$181MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Zenshin Senkei
Citizen Corso
Citizen

Corso

Ref. AU1040
40mm·Solar
$244MSRP
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Orient Stretto Date Solar
Orient

Stretto Date Solar

3 variants · Stretto
32.1mm·Solar
$285MSRP
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Seiko SUR449
Seiko

SUR449

 
40.2mm·Quartz·100m WR
$235MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Glycine Airpilot Chrono
Glycine

Airpilot Chrono

5 variants · Ref. GL0360
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,895MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Zenshin Senkei
Glycine Combat Sub Chronograph Sport
Glycine

Combat Sub Chronograph Sport

4 variants · Ref. GL1047
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$1,295MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Zenshin Senkei
Christopher Ward C63 Valour
Christopher Ward

C63 Valour

Ref. C63-39QCC3-S00K0-B1
39mm·Quartz·150m WR
$1,105MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Zenshin Senkei
Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz

2 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,075MSRP
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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

2 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Zenshin Senkei
Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

5 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,095MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Zenshin Senkei
Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot Pioneer Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot Pioneer Auto Chrono

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Zenshin Senkei
Fortis Stratoliner S-41
Fortis

Stratoliner S-41

8 variants · Stratoliner
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Zenshin Senkei
Glycine Men's Airpilot Chrono 44mm Quartz Watch GL0443
Glycine

Men's Airpilot Chrono 44mm Quartz Watch GL0443

 
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,595MSRP
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Bell & Ross BR-05  Chrono Patrouille de France
Bell & Ross

BR-05 Chrono Patrouille de France

5 variants · BR 05
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$8,100MSRP
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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph

6 variants · Prospex SPEEDTIMER
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,500MSRP
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Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
Bulova
Curv

Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117

 
41.5mm·Quartz
$1,450MSRP
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