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Decima Gatekeeper
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Decima Gatekeeper

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

Case
38mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Field
MSRP
$599
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Decima Gatekeeper is the Yema Urban Traveller ($1,090) — looks nearly identical and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Swatch Uncle Charly Leather at $200 (vs $599 for the Gatekeeper) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Beaucroft Watches Seeker is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Miyota 9039) and Visually similar. Stepping up, the Bremont Terra Nova 38 ($3,050) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Beaucroft Watches Seeker
Beaucroft Watchesmicro

Seeker

5 variants
37mm·Automatic
$525MSRP
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ALATO Arvet Automatic 100m 38mm
ALATOmicro

Arvet Automatic 100m 38mm

6 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$694MSRP
vsCompare with the Decima Gatekeeper
Aigi Watches SATELLITE GROUND STATION II
Aigi Watchesmicro

SATELLITE GROUND STATION II

4 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$525MSRP
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Timefactors Everest PRS-25
Timefactorsmicro

Everest PRS-25

6 variants
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$463MSRP
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Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite
Astor + Banksmicro

Fortitude Lite

9 variants · Fortitude
38.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$650MSRP
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Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Lino (35mm automatic, special)
Charlie Paris Watchesmicro

INITIAL - Lino (35mm automatic, special)

 
35mm·Automatic
$695MSRP
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Serica Réf. 6190 M.S.L.
Sericamicro

Réf. 6190 M.S.L.

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,379MSRP
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Geckota Ocean-Scout Dive Watch
Geckotamicro

Ocean-Scout Dive Watch

5 variants · Ocean-Scout
38.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$375MSRP
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Selten Flare
Seltenmicro

Flare

 
39mm·Automatic
$2,599MSRP
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Timefactors Trans-Global
Timefactorsmicro

Trans-Global

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$490MSRP
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Alexander James Watches A3 Omen II
Alexander James Watchesmicro

A3 Omen II

3 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$650MSRP
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Dumoreau DM01
Dumoreaumicro

DM01

4 variants
38.6mm·Automatic·100m WR
$495MSRP
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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.

Yema Urban Traveller
Yema

Urban Traveller

3 variants · Urban
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,090MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Murph
Hamilton

Khaki Field Murph

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,045MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Auto

5 variants
30/34/36/40mm·Automatic
$1,125MSRP
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Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Nivada Grenchen

Antarctic 38mm Automatic

Ref. Antarctic 38mm
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$945MSRP
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Movado Heritage Ondoplan
Movadomicro

Heritage Ondoplan

2 variants · Ref. 3650242
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,047MSRP
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Seiko Baby Alpinist
Seiko
Prospex Land

Baby Alpinist

3 variants · Prospex Land
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$725MSRP
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Movado BOLD Quest Automatic
Movadomicro

BOLD Quest Automatic

5 variants · Ref. 3600940
39mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0575
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0575

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$700MSRP
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Timex Automatic E Line 38mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex
E Line

Automatic E Line 38mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

3 variants
38mm·Automatic
$399MSRP
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Citizen Series 8 870
Citizen

Series 8 870

4 variants · Series 8
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,095MSRP
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Seiko Presage Classic Series
Seiko

Presage Classic Series

3 variants
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
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Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto
Hamilton

American Classic Valiant Auto

3 variants
34/40mm·Automatic
$645MSRP
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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.

Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
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Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

Ref. YAS100D
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
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Orient Esteem II
Orient

Esteem II

 
41mm·Automatic
$285MSRP
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Seiko Seiko Selection SARV001
Seiko

Seiko Selection SARV001

2 variants · Seiko Selection
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$181MSRP
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Orient Symphony IV Lady's
Orient

Symphony IV Lady's

4 variants
38mm·Automatic
$260MSRP
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Orient FNR1Q002W0
Orient

FNR1Q002W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$165MSRP
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Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Automatic
$299MSRP
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Timex Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Leather Strap Watch

 
37mm·Automatic
$279MSRP
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Timex Marlin 1965 Reissue Hand-Wound 34mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin 1965 Reissue Hand-Wound 34mm Leather Strap Watch

 
34mm·Manual
$259MSRP
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Swatch Sistem Rosee
Swatch

Sistem Rosee

Ref. YIG400
42mm·Automatic
$285MSRP
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Seiko Recraft Series
Seiko

Recraft Series

4 variants · Recraft
39.6/43.5mm·Automatic
$265MSRP
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Mondaine Retro, 28 mm, Stainless steel watch
Mondaine

Retro, 28 mm, Stainless steel watch

 
28mm·Automatic
$288MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Bremont Terra Nova 38
Bremont

Terra Nova 38

7 variants · Terra Nova
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,050MSRP
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Longines CONQUEST HERITAGE
Longines

CONQUEST HERITAGE

7 variants · Ref. L1.650
38mm·Automatic
$3,400MSRP
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Sinn 1736 St I 4N
Sinn
Series 1736/1739/1746

1736 St I 4N

 
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,030MSRP
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Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian
Christopher Ward

C65 Dune Aeolian

4 variants · C65
38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,335MSRP
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Seiko King Seiko KSK
Seiko

King Seiko KSK

6 variants
38.1/38.6mm·Automatic
$3,300MSRP
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Christopher Ward The Twelve 36
Christopher Ward
Twelve

The Twelve 36

5 variants · Twelve
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,495MSRP
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Omega Constellation Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

Constellation Co Axial Master Chronometer

29 variants · Constellation
29/39/41mm·Automatic
$11,200MSRP
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Sinn 1739 St I 4N F.A.Z.
Sinn
Series 1736/1739/1746

1739 St I 4N F.A.Z.

4 variants · Series 1736/1739/1746
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,430MSRP
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Longines CONQUEST
Longines

CONQUEST

7 variants · Ref. L3.720.4.02.6
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,400MSRP
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Seiko King Seiko KS1969
Seiko

King Seiko KS1969

4 variants
39.4mm·Automatic
$3,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Decima Gatekeeper
Rolex Oyster Perpetual
Rolex

Oyster Perpetual

10 variants · Ref. 276200
28/31/34/36/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,200MSRP
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Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
Yema

Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

4 variants · Wristmaster
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,249MSRP
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