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Knut Gadd Cult Chronograph
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Knut Gadd Cult Chronograph

Ref. K01012

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

Case
41mm
Movement
Chronograph
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$268
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Knut Gadd Cult Chronograph is the Seiko Essentials Chronograph ($265) — racing chrono and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Timex Waterbury Classic Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch at $119 (vs $268 for the Cult Chronograph) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Caught Watches Grand Slammer 1959 is the standout microbrand take — racing chrono and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Fortis Stratoliner S-41 ($5,450) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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43 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Caught Watches Grand Slammer 1959
Caught Watchesmicro

Grand Slammer 1959

4 variants
40mm·Meca-Quartz·100m WR
$219MSRP
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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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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1
Drydenmicro

Chrono Diver Series 1

13 variants · Chrono Diver
42mm·Quartz·101m WR
$349MSRP
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Lilienthal Berlin Octachrono Black Lime Mesh Black Brushed Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America
Lilienthal Berlinmicro

Octachrono Black Lime Mesh Black Brushed Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America

Ref. 9898278191395
40mm·Quartz
$299MSRP
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AV86 1934 Telechron
AV86micro

1934 Telechron

4 variants
42mm·Quartz
$375MSRP
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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII
Maenmicro

Skymaster 38 MKIII

9 variants · Skymaster
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,679MSRP
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Orologi Calamai G50 CRONO
Orologi Calamaimicro

G50 CRONO

2 variants
39/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,264MSRP
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AV86 1564 Chronodate Automatic
AV86micro

1564 Chronodate Automatic

13 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$599MSRP
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AV86 1960 Racing Chronograph
AV86micro

1960 Racing Chronograph

8 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$399MSRP
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Geckota Chronotimer Chronograph
Geckotamicro

Chronotimer Chronograph

6 variants · Chronotimer
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$299MSRP
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Henry Archer Kvantum
Henry Archermicro

Kvantum

5 variants · Ref. 5744002550563
41mm·Quartz
$287MSRP
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Jorg Gray Watches JG6600
Jorg Gray Watchesmicro

JG6600

2 variants
43mm·Quartz
$395MSRP
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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.

Seiko Essentials Chronograph
Seiko

Essentials Chronograph

6 variants · Essentials
41.5/43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$265MSRP
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Timex Waterbury Traditional Chronograph 41mm
Timex

Waterbury Traditional Chronograph 41mm

2 variants · Ref. TW2Y18600
41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$219MSRP
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Casio EFB-730D
Casio
Edifice

EFB-730D

3 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$165MSRP
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Orient Stretto Chronograph
Orient

Stretto Chronograph

3 variants · Stretto
40mm·Solar
$350MSRP
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Timex Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

4 variants
40mm·Quartz
$249MSRP
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Tissot PR 100 Tour de France
Tissot

PR 100 Tour de France

 
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$515MSRP
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Timex Marlin Quartz Chrono 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Marlin Quartz Chrono 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 
40mm·Quartz
$249MSRP
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Citizen Zenshin Senkei
Citizen

Zenshin Senkei

2 variants · Ref. CA4690
41mm·Solar·100m WR
$506MSRP
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Seiko Essentials Chronograph
Seiko

Essentials Chronograph

6 variants · Essentials
38.7/40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$415MSRP
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Casio EFR-574DE
Casio
Edifice

EFR-574DE

 
42.3mm·Quartz·100m WR
$220MSRP
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Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

2 variants · Rallygraf
39mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Strap Sutton 96B403
Bulova
Sutton

Black Dial Stainless Steel Strap Sutton 96B403

 
41mm·Quartz
$395MSRP
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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 Waterbury Classic Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Waterbury Classic Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$119MSRP
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Timex Expedition Field Chronograph 43mm Leather Watch
Timex

Expedition Field Chronograph 43mm Leather Watch

 
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$129MSRP
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Timex Chicago Chronograph 45mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2Y28900
Timex

Chicago Chronograph 45mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2Y28900

 
45mm·Quartz
$111MSRP
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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-160D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-160D

3 variants · Edifice
40mm·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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Swatch Blue Influence
Swatch
Irony

Blue Influence

Ref. YGS765G
37.4mm·Quartz
—MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Fortis Stratoliner S-41
Fortis

Stratoliner S-41

8 variants · Stratoliner
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,450MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

5 variants · Ref. H32506730
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,095MSRP
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Frederique Constant Highlife Chronograph Automatic
Frederique Constant

Highlife Chronograph Automatic

3 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,595MSRP
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Tissot Heritage 1973
Tissot

Heritage 1973

 
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,575MSRP
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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono

4 variants · Ref. H38416111
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,645MSRP
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Movado Heritage Calendoplan Chronograph
Movadomicro

Heritage Calendoplan Chronograph

6 variants · Ref. 3650161
42/43mm·Quartz
$995MSRP
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Damasko DC76
Damaskomicro

DC76

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Bremont ALT1-C
Bremont

ALT1-C

3 variants · ALT1
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,150MSRP
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Damasko DC96
Damaskomicro

DC96

3 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Norqain Freedom 60 Chrono 43mm Limited Edition
Norqain

Freedom 60 Chrono 43mm Limited Edition

 
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,204MSRP
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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph

6 variants · Prospex SPEEDTIMER
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,500MSRP
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Longines LONGINES TUXEDO
Longines
Tuxedo

LONGINES TUXEDO

Ref. L2.830.4.93.0
40mm·Automatic
$3,900MSRP
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