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Cronos Watchdives WD0003C Elementum Original Design Men Watch
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Alternatives to the Cronos Watchdives WD0003C Elementum Original Design Men Watch

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

Case
36mm
Movement
Quartz
MSRP
$149
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Cronos Watchdives WD0003C Elementum Original Design Men Watch is the Timex Expedition Field Post Solar 36mm Recycled Fabric Strap Watch ($209) — quartz and Same size. If price is the constraint, the Timex Easy Reader 35mm Leather Strap Watch - T2H281 at $73 (vs $149 for the Watchdives WD0003C Elementum Original Design Men Watch) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Thorn Watchdives WD0003C Enamel Dial Men Watch is the standout microbrand take — same family (Watchdives) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Grand Seiko SBGX363 ($3,600) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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39 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Thorn Watchdives WD0003C Enamel Dial Men Watch
Thornmicro

Watchdives WD0003C Enamel Dial Men Watch

7 variants
36mm·Quartz·100m WR
$139MSRP
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Thorn Watchdives WD1960S V2 36mm VH31 Men Watch
Thornmicro

Watchdives WD1960S V2 36mm VH31 Men Watch

5 variants
36.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$79MSRP
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AETHELSOHN Forge Guilloché Watch
AETHELSOHN

Forge Guilloché Watch

4 variants
38.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$149MSRP
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AETHELSOHN Terra
AETHELSOHN

Terra

6 variants
38.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$179MSRP
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AETHELSOHN Tidal Wave Dial Quartz Watch
AETHELSOHN

Tidal Wave Dial Quartz Watch

4 variants
37mm·Quartz·200m WR
$129MSRP
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Thorn Watchdives WD0003G Guilloche Dial VH31 Men Watch
Thornmicro

Watchdives WD0003G Guilloche Dial VH31 Men Watch

3 variants
36mm·Quartz·100m WR
$189MSRP
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Charlie Paris Watches CONCORDIA - Quartz Diver (38mm)
Charlie Paris Watchesmicro

CONCORDIA - Quartz Diver (38mm)

7 variants
38mm·Quartz·300m WR
$525MSRP
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Militado 36mm Field Watch VH31 Sweeping Movt D12 Dial ML15
Militadomicro
Field

36mm Field Watch VH31 Sweeping Movt D12 Dial ML15

 
36mm·Quartz·100m WR
$69MSRP
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Militado VH31 38mm Sapphire Crystal Field Watch ML08 White Dial
Militadomicro

VH31 38mm Sapphire Crystal Field Watch ML08 White Dial

5 variants
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$69MSRP
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Militado 36mm High Domed VH31 Field Watch ML07
Militadomicro
Lighting Deals-11.11

36mm High Domed VH31 Field Watch ML07

4 variants
36mm·Quartz·100m WR
$59MSRP
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Specht & Sohne New 38MM Men's Watches Ultrathin Stainless Steel Japan VH31 Movt Wristwatch Sapphire Crystal 100M Waterproof
Specht & Sohnemicro

New 38MM Men's Watches Ultrathin Stainless Steel Japan VH31 Movt Wristwatch Sapphire Crystal 100M Waterproof

 
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$237MSRP
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Alexander James Watches A3 Omen Quartz
Alexander James Watchesmicro

A3 Omen Quartz

2 variants
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$325MSRP
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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.

Timex Expedition Field Post Solar 36mm Recycled Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Field Post Solar 36mm Recycled Fabric Strap Watch

 
36mm·Quartz·100m WR
$209MSRP
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Timex Deepwater Meridian 200 38mm HNBR Rubber Strap Watch
Timex

Deepwater Meridian 200 38mm HNBR Rubber Strap Watch

2 variants
38mm·Quartz·200m WR
$269MSRP
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Timex NOAH x Timex MK1 Anchor 36mm Fabric Strap Gift Set - TWG069300
Timex

NOAH x Timex MK1 Anchor 36mm Fabric Strap Gift Set - TWG069300

 
36mm·Quartz·200m WR
$248MSRP
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Mondaine Classic, 36 mm, Stainless Steel Green Watch
Mondaine

Classic, 36 mm, Stainless Steel Green Watch

 
36mm·Quartz
$170MSRP
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Casio MTP-B145D-7BV
Casio

MTP-B145D-7BV

 
35mm·Quartz
—MSRP
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Mondaine Mondaine Classic 36mm
Mondaine
Classic,

Mondaine Classic 36mm

3 variants
36mm·Quartz
$188MSRP
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Seiko Metronome Watch
Seiko

Metronome Watch

 
36.5mm·Quartz
$240MSRP
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Swatch Isikhathi
Swatch

Isikhathi

Ref. SO28G101
34mm·Quartz
$80MSRP
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Swatch Live Time White
Swatch

Live Time White

Ref. SO31W101
34mm·Quartz
$95MSRP
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Swatch Sigan
Swatch

Sigan

Ref. SO28N101
34mm·Quartz
$80MSRP
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Citizen Corso
Citizen

Corso

 
37mm·Eco-Drive·100m WR
$225MSRP
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Citizen Garrison
Citizen
Eco-Drive

Garrison

Ref. BM8180
37mm·Solar·100m WR
$221MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 3

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Timex Easy Reader 35mm Leather Strap Watch - T2H281
Timex

Easy Reader 35mm Leather Strap Watch - T2H281

 
35mm·Quartz
$73MSRP
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Timex MK1 36mm Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

MK1 36mm Fabric Strap Watch

Ref. TW2W91200
36mm·Quartz
$68MSRP
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Casio MTP-VD01
Casio

MTP-VD01

4 variants
45mm·Quartz
$55MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Grand Seiko SBGX363
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGX363

2 variants
32.3mm·Quartz·100m WR
$3,600MSRP
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Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale 400th Anniversary Edition
Yema

Navygraf Marine Nationale 400th Anniversary Edition

 
39mm·Quartz·200m WR
$590MSRP
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Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale Femme
Yema

Navygraf Marine Nationale Femme

 
34mm·Quartz·100m WR
$399MSRP
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Frederique Constant Classics Moneta Moonphase
Frederique Constant

Classics Moneta Moonphase

6 variants
37mm·Quartz
$1,195MSRP
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Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale 400th Anniversary Edition Femme
Yema

Navygraf Marine Nationale 400th Anniversary Edition Femme

 
34mm·Quartz·100m WR
$460MSRP
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Junghans Meister S Quarz 35
Junghans

Meister S Quarz 35

4 variants
35mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,270MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGX261
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGX261

3 variants
37mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,700MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Quartz
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Scuba Quartz

3 variants · Ref. H82221110
37mm·Quartz·100m WR
$825MSRP
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Junghans Meister S Automatic 36
Junghans

Meister S Automatic 36

5 variants
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,830MSRP
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Movado Series 800
Movadomicro

Series 800

3 variants · Ref. 2600149
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$1,395MSRP
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Victorinox I.N.O.X. V
Victorinox

I.N.O.X. V

4 variants · Ref. 241918
37mm·Quartz·100m WR
$600MSRP
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Bulova Dial Leather Strap Sutton 97L203
Bulova
Sutton

Dial Leather Strap Sutton 97L203

2 variants
34.5mm·Quartz
$395MSRP
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