Finding alternatives to
Alternatives to the DIYWATCH Club DIY Watch Club Chronograph Watchmaking Kit - Batch 2
Ref. CNO-SS-SBK
48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Case
38.5mm
Movement
Quartz
Category
watch
MSRP
$400
The short answer
The closest alternative to the DIYWATCH Club DIY Watch Club Chronograph Watchmaking Kit - Batch 2 is the Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz ($610) — shared caliber (Seiko VK64) and Visually similar. If price is the constraint, the Casio AW-80 at $46 (vs $400 for the DIY Watch Club Chronograph Watchmaking Kit - Batch 2) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko VK64) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Breitling Endurance Pro ($3,700) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.
48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12
Independent makers covering the same brief, usually with something the mainstream brands don't.
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.
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.
Pricier alternatives· 12
Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint: luxury upgrades and step-ups.
