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Junghans 1972 Chronoscope Quarz
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Junghans 1972 Chronoscope Quarz

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

Case
43.3mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$960
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Junghans 1972 Chronoscope Quarz is the Junghans 1972 Chronoscope Sports Edition 2026 ($1,050) — shared caliber (Junghans J645.83) and Same family (1972 Chronoscope). If price is the constraint, the Timex Waterbury Ace Fly-Back Chronograph 43mm Leather Strap Watch at $289 (vs $960 for the 1972 Chronoscope Quarz) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Mühle-Glashütte S.A.R. Flieger-Chronograph is the standout microbrand take — racing chrono and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Breitling Super Chronomat 44 Four Year Calendar ($17,450) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Mühle-Glashütte S.A.R. Flieger-Chronograph
Mühle-Glashüttemicro

S.A.R. Flieger-Chronograph

2 variants
45mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,334MSRP
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Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph
Depancelmicro

Autosport Racing Chronograph

12 variants
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,784MSRP
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Laco Hockenheim
Lacomicro

Hockenheim

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,400MSRP
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Towson Watch Co MISSION MOON
Towson Watch Comicro

MISSION MOON

 
42mm·Automatic
$5,950MSRP
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Mühle-Glashütte Sportivo Active Chronograph
Mühle-Glashüttemicro

Sportivo Active Chronograph

2 variants
42.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$4,619MSRP
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MMI Watches TURRET MARINE CHRONOGRAPH NIMITZ GREY TRC-03
MMI Watchesmicro

TURRET MARINE CHRONOGRAPH NIMITZ GREY TRC-03

 
40mm·Hybrid·100m WR
$485MSRP
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Mühle-Glashütte Sportivo Power Chronograph First Edition
Mühle-Glashüttemicro

Sportivo Power Chronograph First Edition

 
42.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$4,905MSRP
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Cadola Arctic White
Cadolamicro

Arctic White

 
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$3,050MSRP
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Whitby Watch Co. Alpine Chronograph Watch
Whitby Watch Co.micro

Alpine Chronograph Watch

7 variants
44mm·Meca-Quartz·200m WR
$360MSRP
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Sternglas Merion
Sternglasmicro

Merion

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$701MSRP
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AV86 1988 Flyback
AV86micro

1988 Flyback

2 variants
42mm·Automatic
$3,999MSRP
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Crafter Blue Hyperion Ocean Chronograph
Crafter Bluemicro

Hyperion Ocean Chronograph

3 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,399MSRP
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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.

Junghans 1972 Chronoscope Sports Edition 2026
Junghans

1972 Chronoscope Sports Edition 2026

3 variants
43.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Junghans 1972 Chronoscope Quarz
Junghans 1972 Chronoscope Sports Edition 2025
Junghans

1972 Chronoscope Sports Edition 2025

 
43.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,050MSRP
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Junghans 1972 Chronoscope FIS Edition Trondheim
Junghans

1972 Chronoscope FIS Edition Trondheim

 
43.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,050MSRP
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Stowa Chrono ABT 24h Limited
Stowamicro

Chrono ABT 24h Limited

2 variants
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Stowa Chrono Black Forest Moon
Stowamicro

Chrono Black Forest Moon

2 variants
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Damasko DC66 black
Damaskomicro

DC66 black

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Damasko DC86/2
Damaskomicro

DC86/2

2 variants
43.8mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Racer Chronograph 98B427
Bulova
Chronograph

Black Dial Leather Strap Racer Chronograph 98B427

3 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$695MSRP
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Stowa Tempora Big Eye beige
Stowamicro

Tempora Big Eye beige

4 variants
44mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Damasko DC66
Damaskomicro

DC66

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Yema Flygraf Navigator
Yema

Flygraf Navigator

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,199MSRP
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Movado Heritage Circa Chronograph
Movadomicro

Heritage Circa Chronograph

2 variants · Ref. 3650132
43mm·Quartz
$665MSRP
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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.

Timex Waterbury Ace Fly-Back Chronograph 43mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Waterbury Ace Fly-Back Chronograph 43mm Leather Strap Watch

 
43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$289MSRP
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Timex Waterbury Traditional Fly Back Chronograph 43mm Stainless Steel Bracel - TW2Y29800
Timex

Waterbury Traditional Fly Back Chronograph 43mm Stainless Steel Bracel - TW2Y29800

 
43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$187MSRP
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Citizen Rebel Pilot
Citizen
Star Wars

Rebel Pilot

Ref. CA0761
44mm·Solar·100m WR
$475MSRP
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Citizen Brycen
Citizen
Drive

Brycen

Ref. AT2447
45mm·Solar·100m WR
$425MSRP
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Swatch MoonSwatch Mission on Earth (Lava)
Swatch

MoonSwatch Mission on Earth (Lava)

Ref. SO33O100
42mm·Quartz
$285MSRP
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Timex Expedition Ridge Chronograph 42mm Silicone Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Ridge Chronograph 42mm Silicone Strap Watch

 
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$145MSRP
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Citizen Calendrier
Citizen

Calendrier

2 variants · Ref. BU2020
44mm·Solar·100m WR
$375MSRP
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Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Jupiter
Swatch

MoonSwatch Mission to Jupiter

Ref. SO33C100
42mm·Quartz
$285MSRP
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Orient SK Diver Retro (Revival)
Orient

SK Diver Retro (Revival)

3 variants · SK Diver
41.7mm·Automatic
$325MSRP
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Orient AK04 Field Sport Watch
Orient

AK04 Field Sport Watch

2 variants · AK04
42.4mm·Automatic·100m WR
$325MSRP
vsCompare with the Junghans 1972 Chronoscope Quarz
Casio EFB-730D
Casio
Edifice

EFB-730D

3 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$165MSRP
vsCompare with the Junghans 1972 Chronoscope Quarz
Casio EFR-574DE
Casio
Edifice

EFR-574DE

 
42.3mm·Quartz·100m WR
$220MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Breitling Super Chronomat 44 Four Year Calendar
Breitling
Chronomat

Super Chronomat 44 Four Year Calendar

2 variants · Chronomat
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$17,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Junghans 1972 Chronoscope Quarz
Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition

 
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Junghans 1972 Chronoscope Quarz
Bremont Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph
Bremont

Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph

7 variants · Terra Nova
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,950MSRP
vsCompare with the Junghans 1972 Chronoscope Quarz
Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Boeing 747
Breitling

Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Boeing 747

Ref. UB01384A1B1P1
43mm·Automatic
$12,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Junghans 1972 Chronoscope Quarz
Breitling Chronomat B01 42
Breitling

Chronomat B01 42

33 variants · Chronomat
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$9,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Junghans 1972 Chronoscope Quarz
Bremont Supermarine Chrono
Bremont

Supermarine Chrono

3 variants · Supermarine
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$6,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Junghans 1972 Chronoscope Quarz
Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Fortis

Flieger F-43 Bicompax

5 variants · Flieger
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,180MSRP
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Fortis Novonaut N-42
Fortis

Novonaut N-42

4 variants · Novonaut
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,230MSRP
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Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Co Axial Master Chronometer Moonphase Chronograph 44 25mm
Omega

Speedmaster Moonphase Co Axial Master Chronometer Moonphase Chronograph 44 25mm

2 variants · Speedmaster
44.25mm·Automatic·100m WR
$15,700MSRP
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TAG Heuer Carrera Chronosprint X Porsche Rallye
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronosprint X Porsche Rallye

Ref. CBS2015.EB0381
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$10,650MSRP
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Bell & Ross BR-05 CHRONO A523
Bell & Ross

BR-05 CHRONO A523

5 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,400MSRP
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Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono
Hamilton

American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono

Ref. H40656131
44/46mm·Automatic
$2,045MSRP
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