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Helgray Kensington Quartz
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Helgray Kensington Quartz

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

Case
38mm
Movement
Quartz
Category
Dress
MSRP
$99
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Helgray Kensington Quartz is the Bulova White Dial Stainless Steel Expansion Classic 43L230 ($195) — classic dress and Tonneau / barrel case. If price is the constraint, the Casio MQ-24 at $30 (vs $99 for the Kensington Quartz) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP2650Q Quartz is the standout microbrand take — classic dress and Tonneau / barrel case. Stepping up, the Timex END. x Timex 1981 Reissue Inspired 35mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch ($199) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

37 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP2650Q Quartz
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP2650Q

Specht & Söhne SP2650Q Quartz

4 variants · Ref. SP2650Q1
37mm·Quartz
$146MSRP
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Knut Gadd Decagon
Knut Gaddmicro

Decagon

8 variants · Ref. 1821
38mm·Quartz
$273MSRP
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Geckota Workshop Jumping Hour
Geckotamicro

Workshop Jumping Hour

3 variants · Workshop
37mm·Mechanical
$399MSRP
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Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP2654Q Quartz
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP2654Q

Specht & Söhne SP2654Q Quartz

3 variants · Ref. SP2654Q1
38mm·Quartz
$168MSRP
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Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0039Q Quartz
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP0039Q

Specht & Söhne SP0039Q Quartz

9 variants · Ref. SP0039Q1
39mm·Quartz
$165MSRP
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Maen Manhattan 37 Worn & Wound Edition
Maenmicro

Manhattan 37 Worn & Wound Edition

2 variants · Manhattan
37mm·Automatic
$849MSRP
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Makydo Contour
Makydomicro

Contour

6 variants
37mm·Automatic
$485MSRP
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Thorn 36mm VD78 Quartz Dress Watch T002 D2
Thornmicro
Vintage Diver Watches

36mm VD78 Quartz Dress Watch T002 D2

3 variants
36mm·Quartz·100m WR
$70MSRP
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Anders & Co. Timepieces AC2 Volcán Ice Blue
Anders & Co. Timepieces

AC2 Volcán Ice Blue

 
37mm·Quartz
$485MSRP
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Feynman Timekeepers Q
Feynman Timekeepersmicro

Q

7 variants
34mm·Quartz
$455MSRP
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Maen Manhattan Ultra Thin
Maenmicro

Manhattan Ultra Thin

13 variants · Manhattan
37/39mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,159MSRP
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Von Doren Tandberg
Von Dorenmicro

Tandberg

2 variants
38mm·Automatic
$1,690MSRP
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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.

Bulova White Dial Stainless Steel Expansion Classic 43L230
Bulova
Classic

White Dial Stainless Steel Expansion Classic 43L230

2 variants
18.5mm·Quartz
$195MSRP
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Casio MTP-M305L Moon Phase
Casio

MTP-M305L Moon Phase

 
34mm·Quartz
$130MSRP
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Casio Enticer MTP-1302
Casio

Enticer MTP-1302

4 variants
38.5mm·Quartz
$67MSRP
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Timex Waterbury Classic 3 Hand 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Waterbury Classic 3 Hand 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Quartz
$102MSRP
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Mondaine Classic
Mondaine

Classic

5 variants
40mm·Quartz
$188MSRP
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Timex Addison 23mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Addison 23mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 
23mm·Quartz
$139MSRP
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Timex Waterbury Classic 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Waterbury Classic 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 
40mm·Quartz
$145MSRP
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Casio Baby-G BGD-10KH
Casio

Baby-G BGD-10KH

Ref. BGD-10KH-9
39mm·Quartz
$89MSRP
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Bulova Silver-Tone Dial Stainless Steel Expansion Vintage Dress 43L226
Bulova
Vintage Dress

Silver-Tone Dial Stainless Steel Expansion Vintage Dress 43L226

 
24mm·Quartz
$150MSRP
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Mondaine Mondaine Classic 36mm
Mondaine
Classic,

Mondaine Classic 36mm

3 variants
36mm·Quartz
$188MSRP
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Swatch Skin Classic
Swatch
Skinrosee

Skin Classic

Ref. SYXG101
38mm·Quartz
$195MSRP
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Mondaine Classic, 36 mm, Stainless Steel Green Watch
Mondaine

Classic, 36 mm, Stainless Steel Green Watch

 
36mm·Quartz
$170MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 1

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

Casio MQ-24
Casio

MQ-24

12 variants
34.9mm·Quartz
$30MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Timex END. x Timex 1981 Reissue Inspired 35mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

END. x Timex 1981 Reissue Inspired 35mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 
35mm·Quartz
$199MSRP
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Tissot PRX
Tissot

PRX

13 variants
25/35/40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$450MSRP
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Yema Granvelle CMM.29
Yema

Granvelle CMM.29

3 variants · Granvelle
39mm·Automatic
$1,913MSRP
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Bulova Green Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Super Seville 97B237
Bulova
Super Seville

Green Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Super Seville 97B237

 
37.5mm·Quartz
$795MSRP
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Tissot SRV
Tissot

SRV

7 variants
21.8mm·Quartz
$450MSRP
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Fears Brunswick 38 (Steel)
Fears

Brunswick 38 (Steel)

11 variants · Brunswick
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$3,122MSRP
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Fears White Series 1 (2017)
Fears
Brunswick

White Series 1 (2017)

 
38mm·Manual
$1,458MSRP
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Tissot Gentleman
Tissot

Gentleman

4 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$495MSRP
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Bulova Classic Men's Square Blue Dial Classic Stainless Steel Watch
Bulova

Classic Men's Square Blue Dial Classic Stainless Steel Watch

 
35mm·Quartz
$350MSRP
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Bulova White Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Super Seville 96A344
Bulova
Super Seville

White Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Super Seville 96A344

3 variants
35mm·Quartz
$1,025MSRP
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Seiko Recraft Series
Seiko

Recraft Series

4 variants · Recraft
39.6/43.5mm·Automatic
$265MSRP
vsCompare with the Helgray Kensington Quartz
Seiko Essentials Quartz
Seiko

Essentials Quartz

5 variants · Essentials
38.9mm·Quartz·100m WR
$335MSRP
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