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Laco Genf 42
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Laco Genf 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 Genf 42 is the Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force ($490) — looks nearly identical and Quartz. If price is the constraint, the Timex Expedition Scout 40mm Leather Strap Watch at $95 (vs $290 for the Genf 42) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Laco Zürich 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 Zürich 42
Lacomicro

Zürich 42

 
40/42mm·Quartz
$290MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 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 Genf 42
Lilienthal Berlin Huxley – Silver Blue
Lilienthal Berlinmicro

Huxley – Silver Blue

4 variants
40mm·Quartz
$199MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 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 Genf 42
Laco St.Gallen
Lacomicro

St.Gallen

 
42mm·Quartz
$410MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 42
Laco Basel
Lacomicro

Basel

 
42mm·Quartz
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 42
Vaer G2 Meridian GMT
Vaermicro
Meridian

G2 Meridian GMT

6 variants · Meridian
39mm·Quartz·150m WR
$399MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 42
Sternglas Hamburg
Sternglasmicro

Hamburg

2 variants
42mm·Quartz
$249MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 42
Filippo Loreti Watches Folgore
Filippo Loreti Watchesmicro

Folgore

4 variants
40mm·Quartz
$170MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 42
Elliot Brown ARNE: 606-004
Elliot Brownmicro

ARNE: 606-004

5 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$450MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 42
AVI-8 Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited Edition
AVI-8micro

Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited Edition

2 variants · Dambuster
43mm·Quartz
$285MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 42
BERNY BERNY-Men Quartz Chronograph Watch-2207M
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Quartz Chronograph Watch-2207M

2 variants
39mm·Quartz
$65MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 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.

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 Genf 42
Timex Pan Am x Timex Waterbury GMT 39mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Pan Am x Timex Waterbury GMT 39mm Leather Strap Watch

 
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$339MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 42
Timex Weekender New England Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Weekender New England Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch

2 variants
40mm·Quartz
$189MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 42
Movado Heritage Calendoplan
Movadomicro

Heritage Calendoplan

2 variants · Ref. 3650191
40mm·Quartz
$525MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 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 Genf 42
Yema Flygraf French Air & Space Force UTC Femme
Yema

Flygraf French Air & Space Force UTC Femme

 
34mm·Quartz·100m WR
$399MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 42
Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 42
Movado Face
Movadomicro

Face

35 variants · Ref. 3640131
39/41mm·Quartz
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 42
Citizen Mickey Aviator
Citizen

Mickey Aviator

Ref. BV1088
40mm·Solar·100m WR
$296MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 42
Yema Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/
Yema

Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/

 
38.5mm·Quartz
$499MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 42
Mondaine essence, 41 mm, black
Mondaine

essence, 41 mm, black

 
41mm·Quartz
$320MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 42
Bulova White Dial HNBR Rubber Snorkel 98B449
Bulova
Snorkel

White Dial HNBR Rubber Snorkel 98B449

2 variants
41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$375MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 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 Expedition Scout 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Scout 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Quartz
$95MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 42
Timex Expedition Capstone 39mm Eco-Friendly Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Capstone 39mm Eco-Friendly Leather Strap Watch

2 variants
39mm·Quartz
$139MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 42
Swatch Septante Blue
Swatch

Septante Blue

Ref. SUOZ181
41mm·Quartz
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 42
Timex Weekender 2-piece 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Weekender 2-piece 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Quartz
$85MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 42
Casio FT-500WC-5BV
Casio

FT-500WC-5BV

 
41.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$46MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 42
Swatch Big Bold SwatchPAY
Swatch
Bnwpay

Big Bold SwatchPAY

4 variants · Bnwpay
41mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 42
Casio EFV-160D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-160D

2 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 42
Swatch Action O Clock
Swatch

Action O Clock

Ref. SUOB715F
41mm·Quartz
$95MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 42
Casio EFV-620D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-620D

2 variants · Edifice
50.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 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 Genf 42
Bell & Ross BR-S STEEL
Bell & Ross

BR-S STEEL

 
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,678MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 42
Bell & Ross BRS steel heritage
Bell & Ross

BRS steel heritage

 
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,561MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 42
Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
Marathon
Pilot's Navigator

Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz

 
41mm·Quartz
$1,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 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 Genf 42
Junghans Spektrum Mega Solar
Junghans

Spektrum Mega Solar

3 variants
41.6mm·Solar·100m WR
$1,410MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 42
Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
Marathon
Pilot's Navigator

Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz

 
41mm·Quartz
$1,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 42
Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz
Hamilton

Khaki Field Quartz

4 variants · Ref. H68401735
33/38/40mm·Quartz
$675MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 42
Movado Heritage Datron Chronograph
Movadomicro

Heritage Datron Chronograph

2 variants · Ref. 3650181
41mm·Quartz
$627MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 42
Stowa Flieger Klassik 36 AutomatikTop Ausführung mit Logo mit Datum Flieger
Stowamicro

Flieger Klassik 36 AutomatikTop Ausführung mit Logo mit Datum Flieger

 
36mm
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 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 Genf 42
Movado Heritage Silhouette
Movadomicro

Heritage Silhouette

4 variants · Ref. 3650130
40mm·Quartz
$750MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Genf 42
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