Finding alternatives to
Alternatives to the Kobold Spirit of America Automatic
48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Case
43.5mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$5,050
The short answer
The closest alternative to the Kobold Spirit of America Automatic is the Schofield B3 — shared caliber (ETA 2824-2) and Visually similar. If price is the constraint, the Glycine Men's Airman Double Twelve 42mm Automatic Watch GL0062 at $590 (vs $5,050 for the Spirit of America Automatic) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Whitby Watch Co. Avro Pilot (ETA 2824) is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (ETA 2824-2) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 6000M Co Axial Master Chronometer 45 5mm ($13,900) 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.
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.
