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Laco Zürich 42
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Laco Zürich 42

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

Case
40mm
Movement
Quartz
Category
Pilot
MSRP
$290
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Laco Zürich 42 is the Timex Weekender New England Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch ($189) — visually similar and Quartz. If price is the constraint, the Timex Weekender 2-piece 40mm Leather Strap Watch at $85 (vs $290 for the Zürich 42) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Laco Genf 42 is the standout microbrand take — looks nearly identical and Quartz. Stepping up, the Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ ($600) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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45 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Laco Genf 42
Lacomicro

Genf 42

 
40/42mm·Quartz
$290MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Thorn Militado Retro 39mm Chronograph Watch Ml1868-3
Thornmicro

Militado Retro 39mm Chronograph Watch Ml1868-3

 
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$99MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Bertucci A-2T Highpolish
Bertuccimicro
Ultimate Field Watch

A-2T Highpolish

Ref. 12042
40mm·Quartz
$325MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Filippo Loreti Watches Folgore
Filippo Loreti Watchesmicro

Folgore

4 variants
40mm·Quartz
$170MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Simpl Orbit Tan
Simplmicro
Timeless

Orbit Tan

 
40mm·Quartz
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Laco St.Gallen
Lacomicro

St.Gallen

 
42mm·Quartz
$410MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Cooper Watches MWC Classic 40mm Stainless Steel Aviator Watch with Hybrid Movement
Cooper Watchesmicro

MWC Classic 40mm Stainless Steel Aviator Watch with Hybrid Movement

2 variants
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$189MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)
Helgraymicro

Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)

 
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$299MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver
Vaermicro
D4 Special Editions

D4 Outerknown Solar Diver

 
39mm·Quartz·200m WR
$549MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Vaer D4 Meridian Solar
Vaermicro
Meridian

D4 Meridian Solar

3 variants · Meridian
42mm·Quartz·200m WR
$399MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Militado 38mm Stainless Steel Military Watch ML12
Militadomicro
Shop by Style

38mm Stainless Steel Military Watch ML12

2 variants
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$59MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Praesidus Type H-75
Praesidusmicro

Type H-75

4 variants
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$245MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42

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.

Timex Weekender New England Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Weekender New England Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch

3 variants
40mm·Quartz
$189MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Movado Face
Movadomicro

Face

35 variants · Ref. 3640131
39/41mm·Quartz
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Timex Expedition Capstone Chronograph 41mm Silicone Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Capstone Chronograph 41mm Silicone Strap Watch

2 variants
41mm·Quartz
$179MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Movado Derrick Adams x Movado
Movadomicro

Derrick Adams x Movado

2 variants · Ref. 0650008
40mm·Quartz
$400MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
Yema

Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

2 variants · Flygraf
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$490MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Timex Expedition Capstone Chronograph 41mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Expedition Capstone Chronograph 41mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

2 variants
41mm·Quartz
$219MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Movado Heritage Calendoplan
Movadomicro

Heritage Calendoplan

2 variants · Ref. 3650191
40mm·Quartz
$525MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Citizen Mickey Aviator
Citizen

Mickey Aviator

Ref. BV1088
40mm·Solar·100m WR
$296MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Mondaine essence, 41 mm, black
Mondaine

essence, 41 mm, black

 
41mm·Quartz
$320MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Yema Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/
Yema

Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/

 
38.5mm·Quartz
$499MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Citizen Garrison Military Eco-Drive
Citizen

Garrison Military Eco-Drive

 
42mm·Solar·100m WR
$295MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42

Cheaper alternatives· 9

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

Timex Weekender 2-piece 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Weekender 2-piece 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Quartz
$85MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Timex Expedition Scout 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Scout 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Quartz
$95MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Timex Expedition Metal Field 40mm Leather Strap Watch - T44921
Timex

Expedition Metal Field 40mm Leather Strap Watch - T44921

Ref. T44921
40mm·Quartz
$93MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Swatch Septante Blue
Swatch

Septante Blue

Ref. SUOZ181
41mm·Quartz
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Casio FT-500WC-5BV
Casio

FT-500WC-5BV

 
41.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$46MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Swatch Chic Pay
Swatch

Chic Pay

Ref. SVIW108-5300
41mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Swatch Oraspay
Swatch

Oraspay

Ref. SO29B102-5300
41mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Casio EFV-160D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-160D

2 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Casio EFV-650D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-650D

3 variants · Edifice
43.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ
Marathon
Jeep x Marathon

Jeep Willys SSGPQ

 
41mm·Quartz
$600MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
Marathon
Pilot's Navigator

Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz

 
41mm·Quartz
$1,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Movado BOLD
Movadomicro

BOLD

3 variants · Ref. 3600915
41mm·Quartz
$595MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Movado Derrick Adams x Movado
Movadomicro

Derrick Adams x Movado

5 variants · Ref. 0607861
40mm·Quartz
$700MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Marathon CeraShell Pilot's Navigator
Marathon
Pilot's Navigator

CeraShell Pilot's Navigator

 
41mm·Quartz
$550MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Junghans Spektrum Mega Solar
Junghans

Spektrum Mega Solar

3 variants
41.6mm·Solar·100m WR
$1,410MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Stowa Flieger Klassik 36 AutomatikTop Ausführung ohne Logo ohne Datum Flieg
Stowamicro

Flieger Klassik 36 AutomatikTop Ausführung ohne Logo ohne Datum Flieg

 
36mm
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Glycine Men's Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time 40mm Quartz Watch GL1048
Glycine

Men's Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time 40mm Quartz Watch GL1048

 
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Movado Heritage Datron Chronograph
Movadomicro

Heritage Datron Chronograph

2 variants · Ref. 3650181
41mm·Quartz
$627MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Glycine Men's Airpilot 41mm Quartz Watch GL0515
Glycine

Men's Airpilot 41mm Quartz Watch GL0515

 
41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$895MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz
Hamilton

Khaki Field Quartz

4 variants · Ref. H68401735
33/38/40mm·Quartz
$675MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Bremont Airco Mach 1 Jet
Bremont

Airco Mach 1 Jet

3 variants · Airco
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
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