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Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)

Ref. 克诺时-L6032-PT5000-黑色-881

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

Case
36mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Field
MSRP
$225
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032) is the Orient Golden Eye II ($315) — visually similar and Automatic. From the independents, the AETHELSOHN Shard Enamel Dial Automatic is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (PT5000) and Art / handcrafted dial. Stepping up, the Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition Auto ($1,245) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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36 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

AETHELSOHN Shard Enamel Dial Automatic
AETHELSOHN

Shard Enamel Dial Automatic

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$199MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)
Milifortic 36mm Explorer Climbing Watch Homage S093
Miliforticmicro
Milifortic Homage

36mm Explorer Climbing Watch Homage S093

Ref. S093
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$242MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)
AETHELSOHN Forge Patina Green Copper Dial Automatic Watch
AETHELSOHN

Forge Patina Green Copper Dial Automatic Watch

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$199MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)
AETHELSOHN Midnight Shard 20-Layer Enamel Automatic
AETHELSOHN
Shard

Midnight Shard 20-Layer Enamel Automatic

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$199MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)
Thorn Octopus Kraken PT5004 37mm Automatic Watch OCT-0029 Sword Hands
Thornmicro

Octopus Kraken PT5004 37mm Automatic Watch OCT-0029 Sword Hands

2 variants
37mm·Automatic·200m WR
$225MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)
Thorn 34mm Vintage PT5000 Watch T005
Thornmicro
Explore Watches

34mm Vintage PT5000 Watch T005

2 variants
34mm·Automatic·100m WR
$169MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)
Thorn 34mm Vintage PT5000 Dive Watch T003
Thornmicro
Explore Watches

34mm Vintage PT5000 Dive Watch T003

3 variants
34mm·Automatic·100m WR
$169MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)
Lorier FALCON
Loriermicro

FALCON

 
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$699MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)
Markwell Watches Hard Candy Enamel
Markwell Watchesmicro

Hard Candy Enamel

5 variants
37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$550MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)
Erebus Watches Ascent
Erebus Watchesmicro

Ascent

32 variants
34/36/39/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$499MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)
Timefactors Everest PRS-25
Timefactorsmicro

Everest PRS-25

6 variants
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$463MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)
Resco SP Field Watch - Stainless (Polished/Blasted)
Rescomicro

SP Field Watch - Stainless (Polished/Blasted)

10 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,305MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)

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.

Orient Golden Eye II
Orient

Golden Eye II

2 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)
Seiko DressKX
Seiko
5 Sports SKX series

DressKX

4 variants · 5 Sports SKX series
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)
Seiko Seiko Selection SARV001
Seiko

Seiko Selection SARV001

2 variants · Seiko Selection
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$181MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)
Timex Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 
39mm·Automatic
$339MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)
Timex Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

2 variants
37mm·Automatic
$329MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)
Seiko 5 Sports Field series
Seiko

5 Sports Field series

18 variants
36.4/39.4/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)
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
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)
Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0569
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0569

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$360MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)
Invicta Pro Diver 5053
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 5053

5 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)
Invicta Pro Diver 8927OB
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 8927OB

7 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)
Orient Diver Design 40
Orient
AC0Q

Diver Design 40

6 variants
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)
Invicta Pro Diver 8926T-TF
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 8926T-TF

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Expedition Auto

3 variants · Ref. H70225110
37/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)
Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Titanium Auto

4 variants · Ref. H70205140
38/42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,295MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)
Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Auto

4 variants · Ref. H76215130
36/39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,125MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)
Junghans Meister S Automatic 36
Junghans

Meister S Automatic 36

5 variants
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,830MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)
Bremont Terra Nova 38
Bremont

Terra Nova 38

7 variants · Terra Nova
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)
Seiko 5 Automatic Black Dial Steel Strap Men's Watch SNK361K1
Seiko

5 Automatic Black Dial Steel Strap Men's Watch SNK361K1

 
37mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)
Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic
Christopher Ward
Sealander

C63 Sealander Automatic

5 variants · Sealander
36mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,430MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)
Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher Ward

C65 Sandhurst Series 2

2 variants · C65
38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,375MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)
NOMOS Glashütte Club Sport neomatik petrol
NOMOS Glashütte

Club Sport neomatik petrol

2 variants · Club
37mm·Automatic·200m WR
$3,750MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)
IWC Schaffhausen Iw458802 Pilots Watch Automatic 36 Le Petit Prince
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw458802 Pilots Watch Automatic 36 Le Petit Prince

Ref. IW458802
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)
Vertex M60 AquaLion D
Vertex

M60 AquaLion D

 
39mm·Automatic·600m WR
$3,243MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)
Vertex M60 AquaLion ND
Vertex

M60 AquaLion ND

 
40mm·Automatic·600m WR
$3,243MSRP
vsCompare with the Cronos Explorer 36mm (L6032)
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