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Defakto Eins
Finding alternatives to

Defakto Eins

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

Case
42mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Field
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Defakto Eins is the Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0560 ($675) — looks nearly identical and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Swatch Sistem Slate at $250 covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the MKII Project 300 is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (ETA 2824-2) and Looks nearly identical.

44 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

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

MKII Project 300
MKIImicro

Project 300

4 variants
41.25mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,995MSRP
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Archimede Watches Pilot 42
Archimede Watchesmicro

Pilot 42

5 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,115MSRP
vsCompare with the Defakto Eins
Bamford of London D-300 Gloss Navy White Ceramic
Bamford of Londonmicro

D-300 Gloss Navy White Ceramic

7 variants
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,800MSRP
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Geckota Phalanx
Geckotamicro

Phalanx

8 variants
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$349MSRP
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Defakto Vektor
Defaktomicro

Vektor

 
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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RZE Resolute
RZEmicro

Resolute

6 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$759MSRP
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Pook Watches Ilmari40
Pook Watchesmicro

Ilmari40

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Geist Tiki
Geistmicro

Tiki

5 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$522MSRP
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S.U.F Helsinki 180NN
S.U.F Helsinkimicro

180NN

 
38.7mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,480MSRP
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Ventus Watches Black Kite B-01
Ventus Watchesmicro

Black Kite B-01

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$499MSRP
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Zero West H1 Blackout Hurricane
Zero Westmicro

H1 Blackout Hurricane

2 variants
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Archimede Watches Pilot 36 LS
Archimede Watchesmicro

Pilot 36 LS

3 variants
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,115MSRP
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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.

Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0560
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0560

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0574
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0574

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical
Hamilton

Khaki Field Mechanical

5 variants
36/38/42mm·Manual·100m WR
$725MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0569
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0569

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
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Damasko DC70/2
Damaskomicro

DC70/2

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto

4 variants
42/46mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,125MSRP
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Yema Flygraf Pilot
Yema

Flygraf Pilot

2 variants · Flygraf
38.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$990MSRP
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Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident Reef

5 variants · Trident
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$995MSRP
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Damasko DC72
Damaskomicro

DC72

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Power Reserve
Hamilton

Khaki Field Mechanical Power Reserve

2 variants
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,025MSRP
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Tissot Gentleman
Tissot

Gentleman

5 variants
38/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
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Tissot Chemin Des Tourelles
Tissot

Chemin Des Tourelles

4 variants
42mm·Automatic
$950MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 8

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

Swatch Sistem Slate
Swatch

Sistem Slate

Ref. YIB400
42mm·Automatic
$250MSRP
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Swatch Sistem Lake
Swatch

Sistem Lake

Ref. YIS420
42mm·Automatic
$230MSRP
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Swatch Sistem Meche
Swatch

Sistem Meche

Ref. YIS418M
42mm·Automatic
$250MSRP
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Orient Classic Watch
Orient

Classic Watch

3 variants · Classic
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$245MSRP
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Orient Symphony III
Orient

Symphony III

3 variants · Symphony
41.6mm·Automatic
$240MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 1
Orient

Bambino Version 1

2 variants · Bambino
40mm·Automatic
$255MSRP
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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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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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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Fortis Flieger F-41
Fortis

Flieger F-41

4 variants · Ref. F-41
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,530MSRP
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Breitling Superocean Heritage 57
Breitling

Superocean Heritage 57

2 variants · Superocean Heritage
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,250MSRP
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Rolex Explorer
Rolex

Explorer

Ref. 124270
36/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,900MSRP
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Norqain Wild ONE 42mm Khaki
Norqain

Wild ONE 42mm Khaki

3 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$7,673MSRP
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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
Marathon
Pilot's Navigator

Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

 
41mm·Automatic
$1,300MSRP
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Norqain Independence JP Black Mother Of Pearl 42mm
Norqain

Independence JP Black Mother Of Pearl 42mm

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,451MSRP
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Fortis Flieger F-41 Werk 7
Fortis

Flieger F-41 Werk 7

2 variants · Ref. F-41 Werk 7
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,510MSRP
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Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer

23 variants · Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M
30/34/38/41mm·Automatic·150m WR
$6,700MSRP
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw328202 Pilots Watch Mark Xx
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw328202 Pilots Watch Mark Xx

4 variants · Pilot Watches
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,800MSRP
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Norqain Wild ONE Vienna Capitals Special Edition
Norqain

Wild ONE Vienna Capitals Special Edition

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$7,607MSRP
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Longines LONGINES PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION
Longines
Pilot Majetek

LONGINES PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION

Ref. L2.838.1.53.2
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,650MSRP
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual
Rolex

Oyster Perpetual

10 variants · Ref. 276200
28/31/34/36/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,200MSRP
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