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Geckota Workshop Chronograph
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Alternatives to the Geckota Workshop Chronograph

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

Case
37mm
Movement
Quartz
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$299
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Geckota Workshop Chronograph is the Yema Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series ($449) — common cross-shop and Racing chrono. If price is the constraint, the Timex Harry Potter x Timex Weekender at $139 (vs $299 for the Workshop Chronograph) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Dan Henry 1964 is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Racing chrono. Stepping up, the Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz ($610) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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52 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Dan Henry 1964
Dan Henrymicro

1964

12 variants · Ref. DH64-38M-E1
38mm·Quartz
$300MSRP
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Dan Henry 1962
Dan Henrymicro

1962

5 variants · Ref. DH62-38M-F1
39mm·Quartz
$280MSRP
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Dan Henry 1937
Dan Henrymicro

1937

4 variants · Ref. DH37-38M-A1
38mm·Quartz
$290MSRP
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Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
Variomicro

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

6 variants · Empire
38mm·Quartz
$328MSRP
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Furlan Marri Mechaquartz
Furlan Marrimicro

Mechaquartz

5 variants
38mm·Quartz
$661MSRP
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Wolbrook Skindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz
Wolbrookmicro

Skindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz

6 variants · Skindiver
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$432MSRP
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AV86 1960 Racing Chronograph
AV86micro

1960 Racing Chronograph

8 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$399MSRP
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Furlan Marri Flyback
Furlan Marrimicro

Flyback

3 variants
38mm·Manual
$3,107MSRP
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MMI Watches HERITAGE 38 CHRONOGRAPH: TRIPLE PACK (ESTIMATED DELIVERY AUGUST 2026)
MMI Watchesmicro

HERITAGE 38 CHRONOGRAPH: TRIPLE PACK (ESTIMATED DELIVERY AUGUST 2026)

 
38.5mm·Hybrid·100m WR
$1,045MSRP
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Knot Watches CC-39
Knot Watchesmicro
cc 39rgwh

CC-39

5 variants
39mm·Quartz
$174MSRP
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Knot Watches CC-39ASV
Knot Watchesmicro
cc 39asvdg

CC-39ASV

5 variants
39mm·Quartz
$181MSRP
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MMI Watches HERITAGE 38 CHRONOGRAPH: DUAL PACK (ESTIMATED DELIVERY AUGUST 2026)
MMI Watchesmicro

HERITAGE 38 CHRONOGRAPH: DUAL PACK (ESTIMATED DELIVERY AUGUST 2026)

 
38.5mm·Hybrid·100m WR
$735MSRP
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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.

Yema Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series
Yema

Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series

3 variants · Rallygraf
39mm·Quartz
$449MSRP
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Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

2 variants · Rallygraf
39mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
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Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

3 variants · Rallygraf
40mm·Quartz
$450MSRP
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Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
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Seiko Essentials Chronograph
Seiko

Essentials Chronograph

6 variants · Essentials
38.7/40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$415MSRP
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Timex Waterbury Heritage Chronograph 39mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Waterbury Heritage Chronograph 39mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 
39mm·Quartz
$359MSRP
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Citizen Atomic Perpetual A-T
Citizen
Atomic Time

Atomic Perpetual A-T

2 variants · Atomic Time
41mm·Solar·200m WR
—MSRP
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Orient Stretto Chronograph
Orient

Stretto Chronograph

3 variants · Stretto
40mm·Solar
$350MSRP
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Timex Peanuts x Timex 1979 Reissue
Timex

Peanuts x Timex 1979 Reissue

Ref. TW2Y70900
37mm·Quartz
$229MSRP
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Casio EFB-730D
Casio
Edifice

EFB-730D

3 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$165MSRP
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Casio EFK-110D
Casio
Edifice

EFK-110D

3 variants · Edifice
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$300MSRP
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Bulova Blue Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Marine Star 96P248
Bulova
Marine Star

Blue Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Marine Star 96P248

2 variants
36mm·Quartz·100m WR
$525MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 7

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Timex Harry Potter x Timex Weekender
Timex

Harry Potter x Timex Weekender

3 variants
38mm·Quartz
$139MSRP
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Timex Easy Reader 35mm Expansion Band Watch - T2H451
Timex

Easy Reader 35mm Expansion Band Watch - T2H451

 
35mm·Quartz
$83MSRP
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Timex Easy Reader 35mm Expansion Band Watch - T2H311
Timex

Easy Reader 35mm Expansion Band Watch - T2H311

 
35mm·Quartz
$87MSRP
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Casio EFV-650D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-650D

3 variants · Edifice
43.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
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Casio EFV-620D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-620D

2 variants · Edifice
50.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
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Casio EFV-160D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-160D

2 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
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Swatch Sigan
Swatch

Sigan

Ref. SO28N101
34mm·Quartz
$80MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz
Nivada Grenchen

Chronoking Mecaquartz

 
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$610MSRP
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Nivada Grenchen F77 Chrono Mecaquartz
Nivada Grenchen

F77 Chrono Mecaquartz

 
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$740MSRP
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Christopher Ward C63 Valour
Christopher Ward

C63 Valour

2 variants · C63
39mm·Quartz·150m WR
$1,050MSRP
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Tissot T-Race
Tissot

T-Race

7 variants
38/45mm·Quartz·100m WR
$650MSRP
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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H

5 variants
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,495MSRP
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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

5 variants
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$725MSRP
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Bell & Ross BR 126 SPORT HERITAGE & FLYBACK
Bell & Ross

BR 126 SPORT HERITAGE & FLYBACK

29 variants · BR 126
$6,372MSRP
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Nivada Grenchen Autochron
Nivada Grenchen

Autochron

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,495MSRP
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Tissot Telemeter 1938
Tissot
Heritage

Telemeter 1938

2 variants
42mm·Automatic
$2,400MSRP
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Massena LAB Uni-Racer
Massena LAB
Racer

Uni-Racer

5 variants
39mm·Manual
$3,495MSRP
vsCompare with the Geckota Workshop Chronograph
Longines LONGINES TUXEDO
Longines
Tuxedo

LONGINES TUXEDO

Ref. L2.830.4.93.0
40mm·Automatic
$3,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Geckota Workshop Chronograph
Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
Yema

Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

4 variants · Wristmaster
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,249MSRP
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Homages & lookalikes· 9

Watches that share this design language — confirmed homages, close tributes, and lookalikes, including the classics that inspired the look. Hidden when nothing in the catalog is related.

Sugess MoonPhase Master Automatic SU2528
Sugesshomage

MoonPhase Master Automatic SU2528

 
41mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
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Pagani Design PD-1772
Pagani Designhomage
Quartz

PD-1772

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$142MSRP
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Baltany Original Design 36mm Sub-Second Vintage Watch S4108
Baltanyhomage

Original Design 36mm Sub-Second Vintage Watch S4108

 
36mm
—MSRP
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Seestern LOGO CUSTOM C-SU8230SW
Seesternhomage

LOGO CUSTOM C-SU8230SW

 
41mm·Manual
$770MSRP
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Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8230
Sugesshomage

Tourbillon Master SU8230

 
41mm·Manual
$700MSRP
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Pagani Design PD-1790
Pagani Designhomage

PD-1790

6 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$113MSRP
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Sugess MoonPhase Master Chronograph SU1908
Sugesshomage

MoonPhase Master Chronograph SU1908

2 variants
40mm·Manual
$220MSRP
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Baltany Subsecond Mechanical Vintage Dress Watch S4040
Baltanyhomage

Subsecond Mechanical Vintage Dress Watch S4040

 
36mm
—MSRP
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Pagani Design PD-1722
Pagani Designhomage
Automatic

PD-1722

3 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$142MSRP
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