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Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition

Ref. D935

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

Case
39mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Dress
MSRP
$790
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition is the Fears Brunswick 38 (Steel) ($3,122) — cushion case and Visually similar. If price is the constraint, the Seiko Recraft Series at $265 (vs $790 for the California Limited Edition) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Ferro & Company TIME MASTER 70 BLUE / is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Miyota 9039) and Cushion case. Stepping up, the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) ($3,545) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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54 matches

Microbrand picks· 18

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

Ferro & Company TIME MASTER 70 BLUE /
Ferro & Companymicro

TIME MASTER 70 BLUE /

5 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$685MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Duckworth Prestex Bolton Automatic
Duckworth Prestexmicro

Bolton Automatic

6 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$776MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Duckworth Prestex Original Automatic
Duckworth Prestexmicro

Original Automatic

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$775MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Makina MAKINA GABRIEL_I
Makinamicro
GABRIEL_I

MAKINA GABRIEL_I

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$725MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Geckota Pioneer Graphite Special Edition
Geckotamicro

Pioneer Graphite Special Edition

4 variants · Pioneer
41.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$600MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Makina MAKINA URIEL_III Gun Metal
Makinamicro
URIEL_III

MAKINA URIEL_III Gun Metal

 
40mm·Automatic
$599MSRP
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Geckota Pioneer Automatic
Geckotamicro

Pioneer Automatic

6 variants · Pioneer
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$299MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect
Batavi Watches Amsterdammicro

Architect

5 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$486MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Geckota Workshop Jumping Hour
Geckotamicro

Workshop Jumping Hour

3 variants · Workshop
37mm·Automatic
$399MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Thorn 36mm VD78 Quartz Dress Watch T002 D2
Thornmicro
Vintage Diver Watches

36mm VD78 Quartz Dress Watch T002 D2

3 variants
36mm·Quartz·100m WR
$70MSRP
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Laurent Ferrier Square Regulator – Black
Laurent Ferriermicro

Square Regulator – Black

 
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Galo Novo Cruisin
Galomicro

Novo Cruisin

4 variants · Novo
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$488MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Beaufort Aerotimer
Beaufortmicro

Aerotimer

4 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$345MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Kurono Tokyo Seiji
Kurono Tokyomicro
Classic SeriesClassic

Seiji

 
37mm·Automatic
$1,793MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Louis Erard Petite Seconde
Louis Erardmicro

Petite Seconde

4 variants
39mm·Automatic
$2,747MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Feynman Timekeepers Feynman One
Feynman Timekeepersmicro
One

Feynman One

21 variants
39mm·Manual
$1,045MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Militado 36mm Retro Dress Watch ML09
Militadomicro
Retro

36mm Retro Dress Watch ML09

2 variants
36mm·Quartz·100m WR
$69MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Laurent Ferrier Sport Auto
Laurent Ferriermicro

Sport Auto

2 variants
41.5mm·Automatic·120m WR
$98,000MSRP
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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.

Fears Brunswick 38 (Steel)
Fears

Brunswick 38 (Steel)

11 variants · Brunswick
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$3,122MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Fears Brunswick
Fears

Brunswick

3 variants
38mm·Manual
$3,125MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Yema Granvelle CMM.29
Yema

Granvelle CMM.29

3 variants · Granvelle
39mm·Automatic
$1,913MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Fears White Series 1 (2017)
Fears
Brunswick

White Series 1 (2017)

 
38mm·Manual
$1,458MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial
Seiko

Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial

 
35.9mm·Automatic
$1,600MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik 39
NOMOS Glashütte

Ludwig neomatik 39

Ref. 250
38.5mm·Automatic
$4,290MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik 41 date
NOMOS Glashütte

Ludwig neomatik 41 date

Ref. 262
40.5mm·Automatic
$4,830MSRP
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Bell & Ross BR-05 SKELETON GOLD
Bell & Ross

BR-05 SKELETON GOLD

4 variants · BR 05
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$44,820MSRP
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Longines LONGINES SECTOR DIAL
Longines
Sector Dial

LONGINES SECTOR DIAL

Ref. L2.828.4.73.2
38.5mm·Automatic
$2,750MSRP
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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
$2,490MSRP
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Breitling Premier Automatic 40
Breitling

Premier Automatic 40

Ref. A37340351B1P1
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Norqain Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue
Norqain

Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,639MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition

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.

Seiko Recraft Series
Seiko

Recraft Series

4 variants · Recraft
39.6/43.5mm·Automatic
$265MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Timex Automatic 1983 E Line 34mm
Timex
1983 E Line

Automatic 1983 E Line 34mm

4 variants
34mm·Automatic
$279MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Timex END. x Timex 1981 Reissue Inspired 35mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

END. x Timex 1981 Reissue Inspired 35mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 
35mm·Quartz
$199MSRP
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Timex Automatic 1983 E Line Reissue 34mm
Timex
E Line

Automatic 1983 E Line Reissue 34mm

Ref. TW2W70800
34mm·Automatic
$279MSRP
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Orient Classic Watch
Orient

Classic Watch

3 variants · Classic
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$245MSRP
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Orient Esteem II
Orient

Esteem II

 
41mm·Automatic
$285MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto Date
Orient

75th Anniversary Stretto Date

2 variants · 75th
38.5mm·Automatic
$395MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Casio Edifice EFK-100D
Casio

Edifice EFK-100D

Ref. EFK-100D-7A
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Seiko Seiko Selection SARV001
Seiko

Seiko Selection SARV001

2 variants · Seiko Selection
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$181MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Seiko Essentials Automatic
Seiko

Essentials Automatic

2 variants · Essentials
41.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Bulova White Dial Stainless Steel Expansion Classic 43L230
Bulova
Classic

White Dial Stainless Steel Expansion Classic 43L230

2 variants
18.5mm·Quartz
$195MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Casio EFK-110D
Casio
Edifice

EFK-110D

3 variants · Edifice
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$300MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)
Fears

Brunswick 40 (Black)

17 variants · Brunswick
40mm·Automatic·150m WR
$3,545MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour
Fears

Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour

7 variants · Brunswick
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,498MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Fears White Series 2 (2019)
Fears
Brunswick

White Series 2 (2019)

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,375MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Omega Constellation Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

Constellation Co Axial Master Chronometer

16 variants · Constellation
29/39/41mm·Automatic
$7,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Cartier Roadster Large Model
Cartier

Roadster Large Model

Ref. WSRD0020
38.7mm·Automatic·100m WR
$10,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Breitling Top Time B01 Racing
Breitling

Top Time B01 Racing

3 variants · Top Time
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$8,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Tissot PRX Gold
Tissot

PRX Gold

6 variants
35/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,175MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Longines EVIDENZA
Longines

EVIDENZA

2 variants · Ref. L2.642.4.73.6
38.75mm·Automatic
$2,650MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Bell & Ross BR-05 36 mm
Bell & Ross

BR-05 36 mm

7 variants
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model
Cartier

Santos de Cartier Medium Model

Ref. WSSA0029
35.1mm·Automatic·100m WR
$8,400MSRP
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Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model
Cartier

Santos de Cartier Large Model

Ref. WSSA0083
39.8mm·Automatic·100m WR
$14,700MSRP
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Tissot PRX
Tissot

PRX

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition
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