Finding alternatives to
Alternatives to the Kobold Richard Byrd
56 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Case
40mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$3,450
The short answer
The closest alternative to the Kobold Richard Byrd is the Yema Wristmaster Slim CMM.20 ($2,117) — looks nearly identical and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Stowa Flieger Verus 40 Baumuster B covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Defakto Eins is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (ETA 2824-2) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the IWC Schaffhausen IWC Pilots Watch Automatic 41 Top Gun ($8,900) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.
56 matches
Microbrand picks· 12
Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.
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.
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.
Pricier alternatives· 12
Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.
Homages & lookalikes· 8
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.
