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Laco Zürich 42
Finding alternatives to

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
MSRP
$290
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Laco Zürich 42 is the Movado Face ($315) — visually similar and Quartz. If price is the constraint, the Timex Expedition Scout 40mm Leather Strap Watch at $95 (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.

ColourwayPick a colourway to match a specific dial
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
Aigi Watches Barents Sea 40MM 19 Gold
Aigi Watchesmicro

Barents Sea 40MM 19 Gold

3 variants
40mm·Quartz
$179MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Bertucci A-2T Highpolish
Bertuccimicro
Ultimate Field Watch

A-2T Highpolish

Ref. 12042
40mm·Quartz
$325MSRP
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Vaer D4 Meridian Solar
Vaermicro
Meridian

D4 Meridian Solar

3 variants · Meridian
42mm·Quartz·200m WR
$399MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Vaer G2 Meridian GMT
Vaermicro
Meridian

G2 Meridian GMT

6 variants · Meridian
39mm·Quartz·150m WR
$399MSRP
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Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT
Vaermicro
Apocalypse

G2 Apocalypse GMT

 
39mm·Quartz·150m WR
$399MSRP
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Simpl Orbit Tan
Simplmicro
Timeless

Orbit Tan

 
40mm·Quartz
—MSRP
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Filippo Loreti Watches Folgore
Filippo Loreti Watchesmicro

Folgore

4 variants
40mm·Quartz
$170MSRP
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Laco St.Gallen
Lacomicro

St.Gallen

 
42mm·Quartz
$410MSRP
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Laco Absolute 880203
Lacomicro

Absolute 880203

 
39mm·Quartz
$300MSRP
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Cooper Watches MWC G10 100m Water resistant Military Watch
Cooper Watchesmicro

MWC G10 100m Water resistant Military Watch

2 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$227MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Cooper Watches MWC 100m G10 Water Resistant General Service Watch, Sweep Second Hand Hybrid
Cooper Watchesmicro

MWC 100m G10 Water Resistant General Service Watch, Sweep Second Hand Hybrid

 
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$240MSRP
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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.

Movado Face
Movadomicro

Face

35 variants · Ref. 3640131
39/41mm·Quartz
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Movado Heritage Calendoplan
Movadomicro

Heritage Calendoplan

2 variants · Ref. 3650191
40mm·Quartz
$525MSRP
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Timex Expedition Field Post Solar
Timex

Expedition Field Post Solar

2 variants
41mm·Quartz·200m WR
$209MSRP
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Movado Derrick Adams x Movado
Movadomicro

Derrick Adams x Movado

2 variants · Ref. 0650008
40mm·Quartz
$400MSRP
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Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
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Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
Yema

Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

2 variants · Flygraf
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$490MSRP
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Bulova Blue Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Classic 43B181
Bulova
Classic

Blue Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Classic 43B181

2 variants
40mm·Quartz
$350MSRP
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·200m WR
$179MSRP
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Mondaine essence, 41 mm, black
Mondaine

essence, 41 mm, black

 
41mm·Quartz
$320MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz
Hamilton

Khaki Field Quartz

4 variants
33/38/40mm·Quartz
$675MSRP
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Fears Redcliff (Edwin Edition)
Fears

Redcliff (Edwin Edition)

7 variants · Redcliff
38mm·Quartz
$511MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Sport 44B136
Bulova
Sport

Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Sport 44B136

 
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$325MSRP
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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 Expedition Scout 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Scout 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$95MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Swatch Septante Blue
Swatch

Septante Blue

Ref. SUOZ181
41mm·Quartz
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Timex Expedition Capstone 39mm Silicone Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Capstone 39mm Silicone Strap Watch

2 variants
39mm·Quartz·200m WR
$139MSRP
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Timex Expedition Capstone
Timex

Expedition Capstone

Ref. TW2Y30600
39mm·Quartz
$139MSRP
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Swatch Oraspay
Swatch

Oraspay

Ref. SO29B102-5300
41mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
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Swatch Chic Pay
Swatch

Chic Pay

Ref. SVIW108-5300
41mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
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Casio AW-80
Casio

AW-80

4 variants
40mm·Quartz
$46MSRP
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Casio GMA-P2100
Casio
G-Shock

GMA-P2100

4 variants · G-Shock
40.2mm·Quartz·200m WR
$110MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Casio LCW-M100TSE
Casio
LINEAGE

LCW-M100TSE

Ref. LCW-M100TSE-1A2
40mm·Solar
—MSRP
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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
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Stowa Flieger 6498
Stowamicro

Flieger 6498

2 variants
41mm·Manual
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Junghans Spektrum Mega Solar
Junghans

Spektrum Mega Solar

3 variants
41.6mm·Solar·100m WR
$1,410MSRP
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Movado Heritage Silhouette
Movadomicro

Heritage Silhouette

4 variants · Ref. 3650130
40mm·Quartz
$750MSRP
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Stowa Flieger Classic 40 Baumuster B
Stowamicro

Flieger Classic 40 Baumuster B

3 variants
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Movado Derrick Adams x Movado
Movadomicro

Derrick Adams x Movado

5 variants · Ref. 0607861
40mm·Quartz
$700MSRP
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Movado BOLD
Movadomicro

BOLD

3 variants · Ref. 3600915
41mm·Quartz
$595MSRP
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Stowa Flieger 6498 Bronze Vintage
Stowamicro

Flieger 6498 Bronze Vintage

 
41mm·Manual
—MSRP
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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
Marathon
Pilot's Navigator

Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz

 
41mm·Quartz
$1,000MSRP
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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
Junghans FORM C
Junghans

FORM C

4 variants
40mm·Quartz
$750MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
Bulova Green Dial Leather Strap Military 96B482
Bulova
Military

Green Dial Leather Strap Military 96B482

 
42.5mm·Quartz
$695MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Zürich 42
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