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Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
Finding alternatives to

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
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 Orologi Calamai G50V 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.

ColourwayPick a colourway to match a specific dial
48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

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

Orologi Calamai G50V
Orologi Calamaimicro

G50V

39.5/40mm
2 variantsSeries
39.5/40mm·Automatic
$4,060MSRP
—Used
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Baltic Scalegraph Classic
Balticmicro

Scalegraph Classic

2 variantsScalegraph
39.5mm·Manual
$1,712MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
CWC 6BB-WR
CWCmicro
Cabot Chronograph

6BB-WR

3 variants6BB-WR
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,875MSRP
—Used
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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 6BB-WR
CWC (Cabot Watch Company)micro

6BB-WR

3 variantsSeries
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,858MSRP
—Used
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Baltic Scalegraph
Balticmicro

Scalegraph

3 variantsScalegraph
39.5mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,766MSRP
—Used
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Beaufort Bicompax
Beaufortmicro

Bicompax

3 variantsSeries
40.5mm·Manual
$1,399MSRP
—Used
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Dumoreau Monopusher Chronograph
Dumoreaumicro

Monopusher Chronograph

2 variantsSeries
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
—Used
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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII
Maenmicro

Skymaster 38 MKIII

9 variantsSkymaster
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,679MSRP
—Used
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Smiths MONOPUSHER PRS-57
Smithsmicro

MONOPUSHER PRS-57

2 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$945MSRP
—Used
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William Wood Triumph Chronograph
William Woodmicro

Triumph Chronograph

3 variantsTriumph
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,525MSRP
—Used
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Aquastar Deepstar Chronograph
Aquastarmicro

Deepstar Chronograph

4 variantsSeries
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,790MSRP
—Used
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Straton Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono
Stratonmicro
SyncroStraton

Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono

4 variantsStraton
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$599MSRP
—Used
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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.

Massena LAB Uni-Racer
Massena LAB
Racer

Uni-Racer

5 variantsSeries
39mm·Manual
$3,495MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H

5 variantsAmerican Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,495MSRP
—Used
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Massena LAB Geometer
Massena LAB

Geometer

39mm·Manual
$3,495MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono

4 variantsAmerican Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,645MSRP
—Used
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Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,150MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono

2 variantsKhaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,445MSRP
—Used
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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph
Nivada Grenchen

Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph

Ref. Chronomaster 38mm
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,085MSRP
—Used
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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Broad Arrow
Nivada Grenchen

Chronomaster Broad Arrow

Ref. 86056M01LC
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,085MSRP
—Used
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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Manual
Nivada Grenchen

Chronomaster Manual

38mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,975MSRP
—Used
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Sinn 356 PILOT Classic AS E
Sinn
Series 356

356 PILOT Classic AS E

3 variantsSeries 356
38.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,024MSRP
—Used
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Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

41mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,100MSRP
—Used
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Yema Flygraf Navigator
Yema

Flygraf Navigator

40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,199MSRP
—Used
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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
—Used
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Breitling Top Time B01
Breitling

Top Time B01

8 variantsTop Time
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$750MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Essentials Chronograph
Seiko

Essentials Chronograph

38.7/40mm
6 variantsEssentials
38.7/40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$415MSRP
—Used
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Yema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz
Yema

Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz

2 variantsYachtingraf
38.5mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
—Used
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Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variantsPR516
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
—Used
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Orient Stretto Day & Night
Orient

Stretto Day & Night

4 variantsStretto
41.5mm·Automatic
$420MSRP
—Used
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Damasko DC56
Damaskomicro

DC56

2 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
—Used
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Damasko DC58
Damaskomicro

DC58

2 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
—Used
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Casio EFB-730D
Casio
Edifice

EFB-730D

3 variantsEdifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$165MSRP
—Used
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Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

2 variantsRallygraf
39mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
—Used
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Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
Yema

Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

2 variantsFlygraf
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$490MSRP
—Used
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Damasko DC76 Green Lagernd
Damaskomicro

DC76 Green Lagernd

2 variantsSeries
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
—Used
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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
—Used
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
—Used
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
—Used
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Breitling Premier B09 Chronograph 40
Breitling

Premier B09 Chronograph 40

3 variantsPremier
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$9,950MSRP
—Used
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Fortis Stratoliner S-41
Fortis

Stratoliner S-41

8 variantsStratoliner
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,450MSRP
—Used
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Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm
Omega

Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm

15 variantsSpeedmaster
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,900MSRP
—Used
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3914 Portofino Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw3914 Portofino Chronograph

4 variantsPortofino
39mm·Automatic
$6,800MSRP
—Used
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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Nivada Grenchen

Chronomaster Valjoux

38mm·Manual·100m WR
$5,000MSRP
—Used
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Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
Rolex

Cosmograph Daytona

2 variantsCosmograph Daytona
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$16,900MSRP
—Used
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Breitling Top Time B01 Racing
Breitling

Top Time B01 Racing

3 variantsTop Time
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$8,050MSRP
—Used
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Breitling Premier B09 Chronograph 40
Breitling

Premier B09 Chronograph 40

2 variantsPremier
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$23,900MSRP
—Used
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Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mm
Omega

Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mm

8 variantsSpeedmaster
42mm·Manual
$7,400MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Farer Farer Universal Chronograph
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