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KARL-LEIMON 3Hands Date
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the KARL-LEIMON 3Hands Date

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

Case
40mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$685
The short answer

The closest alternative to the KARL-LEIMON 3Hands Date is the Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto ($995) — looks nearly identical and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Swatch Sistem Lake at $230 (vs $685 for the 3Hands Date) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Aision Watch Co HANG is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Miyota 9015) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Frederique Constant Highlife Automatic Cosc ($1,995) 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.

Aision Watch Co HANG
Aision Watch Comicro

HANG

23 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$781MSRP
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KARL-LEIMON Open Heart
KARL-LEIMONmicro
Majesty Automatic

Open Heart

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$685MSRP
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Knot Watches Knot AT-38
Knot Watchesmicro
at 38svnv ld 16svsv

Knot AT-38

12 variants
38mm·Automatic
$444MSRP
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Erebus Watches Ascent
Erebus Watchesmicro

Ascent

32 variants
34/36/39/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$499MSRP
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Serket Watch Co VANQUISH
Serket Watch Comicro

VANQUISH

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$499MSRP
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Makydo Mosaic 38
Makydomicro

Mosaic 38

4 variants
38mm·Automatic
$355MSRP
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Balticus Watches Balticus Moonfish
Balticus Watchesmicro
Moonfish

Balticus Moonfish

7 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,199MSRP
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Knot Watches AT1-40SSV
Knot Watchesmicro
AT1-40SSVBK_LD-16SVSV-AT-40S

AT1-40SSV

4 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$869MSRP
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Laco Azur 40
Lacomicro

Azur 40

 
40mm·Automatic
$540MSRP
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Monterey Watch Co. Croupier
Monterey Watch Co.micro

Croupier

8 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$419MSRP
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MMI Watches NOR-LIGHT: DATE SAPPHIRE DIAL
MMI Watchesmicro

NOR-LIGHT: DATE SAPPHIRE DIAL

2 variants
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$520MSRP
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MMI Watches NOR-LIGHT: "BLUE DATE SAPPHIRE DIAL" MODEL NL-05 (PROTOTYPE - REFURBISHED) (DELIVERY: 1ST WEEK OF JUNE 2026)
MMI Watchesmicro

NOR-LIGHT: "BLUE DATE SAPPHIRE DIAL" MODEL NL-05 (PROTOTYPE - REFURBISHED) (DELIVERY: 1ST WEEK OF JUNE 2026)

 
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$365MSRP
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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.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

3 variants · Ref. H32515135
40/44mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
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Bulova Surveyor
Bulova

Surveyor

7 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$625MSRP
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Tissot Gentleman
Tissot

Gentleman

5 variants
38/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
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Tissot Classic Dream
Tissot

Classic Dream

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$550MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

4 variants · Ref. H32505131
40/42mm·Automatic
$1,045MSRP
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Movado BOLD Quest Automatic
Movadomicro

BOLD Quest Automatic

5 variants · Ref. 3600940
39mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
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Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time

23 variants
33.8/34/38.5/39.5/40.5mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
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Tissot Le Locle
Tissot

Le Locle

4 variants
39.3mm·Automatic
$795MSRP
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Frederique Constant Classics Index Automatic
Frederique Constant

Classics Index Automatic

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$1,150MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Auto

5 variants · Ref. H32255730
30/34/36/40mm·Automatic
$1,125MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)
Orient

Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)

3 variants
38.4mm·Automatic
$345MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)
Orient

Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)

3 variants
38.4mm·Automatic
$345MSRP
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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.

Swatch Sistem Lake
Swatch

Sistem Lake

Ref. YIS420
42mm·Automatic
$230MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 6
Orient

Bambino Version 6

7 variants · Bambino
40.5mm·Automatic
$285MSRP
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Orient Stretto Date
Orient

Stretto Date

6 variants · Stretto
38.5mm·Automatic
$360MSRP
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Seiko Essentials Automatic
Seiko

Essentials Automatic

2 variants · Essentials
41.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
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Orient Helios
Orient

Helios

4 variants
40.5mm·Automatic
$335MSRP
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Timex Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 
39mm·Automatic
$339MSRP
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Citizen BM7620-83M
Citizen
Eco-Drive

BM7620-83M

 
38mm·Solar·100m WR
$219MSRP
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Seiko Essentials Daywear
Seiko

Essentials Daywear

2 variants · Essentials
39.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$325MSRP
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Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Automatic
$299MSRP
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Seiko Seiko Selection SARV001
Seiko

Seiko Selection SARV001

2 variants · Seiko Selection
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$181MSRP
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Timex Q Timex Continental GMT 39mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Q Timex Continental GMT 39mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

Ref. TW2Y12100
39mm·Quartz
$219MSRP
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Casio EFV-160D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-160D

3 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Frederique Constant Highlife Automatic Cosc
Frederique Constant

Highlife Automatic Cosc

11 variants
39/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

4 variants · Portofino
40mm·Automatic
$5,200MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGR321
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGR321

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,200MSRP
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Longines CONQUEST HERITAGE
Longines

CONQUEST HERITAGE

7 variants · Ref. L1.650
38mm·Automatic
$3,400MSRP
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Movado Vizio Automatic
Movadomicro

Vizio Automatic

2 variants · Ref. 0607920
41mm·Automatic
$1,397MSRP
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Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer

23 variants · Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M
30/34/38/41mm·Automatic·150m WR
$6,700MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGA375
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGA375

9 variants
40mm·Spring Drive·100m WR
$5,600MSRP
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Yema Wristmaster Slim CMM.20
Yema

Wristmaster Slim CMM.20

4 variants · Wristmaster
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,117MSRP
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Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
Yema

Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

4 variants · Wristmaster
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,490MSRP
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Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 41mm
Omega

De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 41mm

4 variants · De Ville Prestige
41mm·Automatic
$6,400MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGP009
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGP009

2 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$3,100MSRP
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Bell & Ross BRS-92
Bell & Ross

BRS-92

5 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,400MSRP
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