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Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph

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

Case
38.5mm
Movement
Manual
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$1,875
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Farer Universal Chronograph is the Massena LAB Uni-Racer ($3,495) — common cross-shop and Shared caliber (Sellita SW510). If price is the constraint, the Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz at $610 (vs $1,875 for the Farer Universal Chronograph) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Baltic Scalegraph Classic is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Sellita SW510) and Racing chrono. Stepping up, the Massena LAB Archetype 1.0 ($4,250) 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.

Baltic Scalegraph Classic
Balticmicro

Scalegraph Classic

2 variants · Scalegraph
39.5mm·Manual
$1,712MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Baltic Scalegraph
Balticmicro

Scalegraph

3 variants
39.5mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,766MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 6BB-WR
CWC (Cabot Watch Company)micro

6BB-WR

3 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,858MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
CWC 6BB-WR
CWCmicro
Cabot Chronograph

6BB-WR

3 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,875MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Orologi Calamai G50V
Orologi Calamaimicro

G50V

2 variants
39.5/40mm·Automatic
$4,060MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Beaufort Bicompax
Beaufortmicro

Bicompax

3 variants
40.5mm·Manual
$810MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Dumoreau Monopusher Chronograph
Dumoreaumicro

Monopusher Chronograph

2 variants
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII
Maenmicro

Skymaster 38 MKIII

9 variants · Skymaster
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,679MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Smiths MONOPUSHER PRS-57
Smithsmicro

MONOPUSHER PRS-57

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$945MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
William Wood Triumph Chronograph
William Woodmicro

Triumph Chronograph

3 variants · Triumph
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,525MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Straton Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono
Stratonmicro
SyncroStraton

Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono

4 variants
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$599MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Aquastar Deepstar Chronograph
Aquastarmicro

Deepstar Chronograph

4 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,790MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph

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.

Massena LAB Uni-Racer
Massena LAB
Racer

Uni-Racer

5 variants
39mm·Manual
$3,495MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H

5 variants
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,495MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Massena LAB Geometer
Massena LAB

Geometer

 
39mm·Manual
$3,495MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono

4 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,645MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Broad Arrow
Nivada Grenchen

Chronomaster Broad Arrow

Ref. 86056M01LC
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,085MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono

2 variants
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,445MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

 
41mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Sinn 356 PILOT Classic AS E
Sinn
Series 356

356 PILOT Classic AS E

3 variants · Series 356
38.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,024MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Yema Flygraf Navigator
Yema

Flygraf Navigator

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,199MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Nivada Grenchen Autochron
Nivada Grenchen

Autochron

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,495MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph
Nivada Grenchen

Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph

Ref. Chronomaster 38mm
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,085MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph

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.

Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz
Nivada Grenchen

Chronoking Mecaquartz

 
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$610MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Seiko Essentials Chronograph
Seiko

Essentials Chronograph

6 variants · Essentials
38.7/40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$415MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Yema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz
Yema

Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz

2 variants · Yachtingraf
38.5mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Bulova Green Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Sutton 96A329
Bulova
Sutton

Green Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Sutton 96A329

 
40mm·Automatic
$650MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Damasko DC56
Damaskomicro

DC56

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Damasko DC58
Damaskomicro

DC58

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

2 variants · Rallygraf
39mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Orient Stretto Day & Night
Orient

Stretto Day & Night

4 variants · Stretto
41.5mm·Automatic
$420MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
Yema

Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

2 variants · Flygraf
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$490MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Casio EFB-730D
Casio
Edifice

EFB-730D

3 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$165MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Christopher Ward C63 Valour
Christopher Ward

C63 Valour

2 variants · C63
39mm·Quartz·150m WR
$1,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Damasko DC57
Damaskomicro

DC57

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Massena LAB Archetype 1.0
Massena LAB

Archetype 1.0

 
42mm·Manual·100m WR
$4,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Massena LAB Archetype 0.0
Massena LAB

Archetype 0.0

Ref. AR-00
42mm·Manual·100m WR
$4,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Norqain Adventure Chrono Swiss Football National Team Limited Edition
Norqain

Adventure Chrono Swiss Football National Team Limited Edition

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,094MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Breitling Premier B09 Chronograph 40
Breitling

Premier B09 Chronograph 40

3 variants · Premier
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$9,950MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Breitling Top Time B01 Racing
Breitling

Top Time B01 Racing

3 variants · Top Time
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$8,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Fortis Stratoliner S-41
Fortis

Stratoliner S-41

8 variants · Stratoliner
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Breitling Premier B09 Chronograph 40
Breitling

Premier B09 Chronograph 40

2 variants · Premier
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$23,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Nivada Grenchen

Chronomaster Valjoux

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$5,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm
Omega

Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm

15 variants · Speedmaster
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen Iw3914 Portofino Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw3914 Portofino Chronograph

4 variants · Portofino
39mm·Automatic
$6,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
Rolex

Cosmograph Daytona

2 variants · Ref. 126500LN
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$16,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mm
Omega

Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mm

8 variants · Speedmaster
42mm·Manual
$7,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
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