
Finding alternatives to
Oblvlo EM Retro
Ref. EM-RT
39 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Case
43mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Skeleton
MSRP
$719
Microbrand picks· 12
Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Oblvlo
CM-T
42mm · Automatic$194
Automatic · Same size

Oblvlo
GM Skeleton
44mm · Automatic$209
Automatic · Same size

Oblvlo
JM Rotor
42mm · Automatic$299
Automatic · Same size

Gruppo Gamma
Vanguard Steel
42mm · Automatic$790
Automatic · Same size

Gruppo Gamma
Vanguard Weathered
42mm · Automatic$790
Automatic · Same size

Tornek-Rayville
Blakjak 12-hr GMT
42.5mm · Automatic$895
Automatic · Same size

Tornek-Rayville
Blakjak Time-elapse
42.5mm · Automatic$895
Automatic · Same size

Gruppo Gamma
Field III
40mm · Automatic$439
Automatic · Sapphire

Christopher Ward
C1 Bel Canto Classic
40mm · Automatic$5,340
Automatic · Sapphire

RZE
Endeavour
41mm · Automatic$599
Automatic · Similar size

Christopher Ward
Twelve X Black Shadow
40mm · Automatic$6,275
Automatic · Sapphire

Echo/Neutra
Averau Ceramic 3H
42mm · Automatic$1,180
Automatic · Same size
Most similar· 10
The closest match overall — same case size, similar movement family, comparable price. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Glycine
Combat 6 Vintage
43mm · Automatic$1,350
Automatic · Same size

Smith & Bradley
Draper Auto
42mm · Automatic$989
Automatic · Same size

Orient
75th Anniversary Stretto
41.5mm · Automatic$450
Automatic · Similar size

Orient
Stretto Day & Night
41.5mm · Automatic$420
Automatic · Similar size

Orient
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
42.5mm · Automatic$450
Automatic · Same size

Smith & Bradley
Atlantis Blackfish Auto
44mm · Automatic$889
Automatic · Same size

Aevig
HULDRA automatic divewatch
42mm · Automatic$647
Automatic · Same size

Smith & Bradley
Atlantis A2 Auto
44mm · Automatic$789
Automatic · Same size

Aevig
THOR manualwind dresswatch
40mm · Manual$539
Sapphire

Aevig
Thule GMT
39mm · Automatic$755
Automatic · Sapphire
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.
Pricier alternatives· 12
Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Norqain
Adventure Sport 42mm Matterhorn Ultraks
42mm · Automatic$3,040
Automatic · Same size

Norqain
Adventure Sport JP 42mm Anthracite Grey
42mm · Automatic$3,471
Automatic · Same size

Norqain
NEVEREST GMT Glacier 41mm
41mm · Automatic$5,300
Automatic · Similar size

Bell & Ross
BR-05 Chrono Patrouille de France
42mm · Automatic$8,100
Automatic · Same size

Bell & Ross
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold
42mm · Automatic$15,336
Automatic · Same size

Longines
SPIRIT ZULU TIME
42mm · Automatic$3,550
Automatic · Same size

Bell & Ross
BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
43mm · Automatic$4,309
Automatic · Same size

Longines
CONQUEST CHRONOGRAPH
42mm · Automatic$4,250
Automatic · Same size

Longines
LONGINES PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION
43mm · Automatic$5,650
Automatic · Same size

Glycine
Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT
44mm · Automatic$3,000
Automatic · Same size

Glycine
Combat Classic
43mm · Automatic$1,550
Automatic · Same size

Oris
Year of the Snake Limited Edition
44mm · Manual$9,600
Same size · Sapphire
Looks like this· 2
Watches that wear the same design language — close enough that a stranger might confuse them across the room.




