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Laco Bern
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Laco Bern

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

Case
42mm
Movement
Quartz
Category
Pilot
MSRP
$460
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Laco Bern is the Junghans FORM C ($750) — common cross-shop and Racing chrono. If price is the constraint, the Timex Weekender New England Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch at $189 (vs $460 for the Bern) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the AV86 1834 Chronograph is the standout microbrand take — racing chrono and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Frederique Constant Classics Quartz Chronograph Triple Calendar ($1,095) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

47 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

AV86 1834 Chronograph
AV86micro

1834 Chronograph

 
41mm·Quartz
$349MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Laco Lausanne
Lacomicro

Lausanne

 
42mm·Quartz
$520MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)
Helgraymicro

Skyfighter (Refurbished)

 
42mm·Quartz
$199MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
AV86 1844 Chronograph
AV86micro

1844 Chronograph

 
41mm·Quartz
$349MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
AV86 1815 Chronograph
AV86micro

1815 Chronograph

8 variants
41mm·Quartz
$375MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Jorg Gray Watches JG5500
Jorg Gray Watchesmicro

JG5500

3 variants
41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$395MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8micro

Spitfire Lock Chronograph

10 variants · Spitfire
42mm·Quartz
$260MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Aigi Watches CHRONO BEERENBERG BC
Aigi Watchesmicro

CHRONO BEERENBERG BC

 
43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$251MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph
AVI-8micro

Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph

22 variants · Hawker
42mm·Quartz
$260MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Aigi Watches CHRONO BEERENBERG BP
Aigi Watchesmicro

CHRONO BEERENBERG BP

 
43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$251MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Aigi Watches CHRONO BEERENBERG SC
Aigi Watchesmicro

CHRONO BEERENBERG SC

 
43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$251MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
AVI-8 Hawker Harrier
AVI-8micro

Hawker Harrier

 
45mm·Quartz
$210MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern

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.

Junghans FORM C
Junghans

FORM C

4 variants
40mm·Quartz
$750MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Timex Marlin Jet Quartz Chronograph
Timex

Marlin Jet Quartz Chronograph

2 variants
40mm·Quartz
$279MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Victorinox Fieldforce Chrono
Victorinox

Fieldforce Chrono

 
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$700MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Strap Sutton 96B403
Bulova
Sutton

Black Dial Stainless Steel Strap Sutton 96B403

 
41mm·Quartz
$395MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Victorinox Swiss Army Chronograph
Victorinox

Swiss Army Chronograph

2 variants · Ref. 242046
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$800MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Movado Heritage Circa Chronograph
Movadomicro

Heritage Circa Chronograph

2 variants · Ref. 3650132
43mm·Quartz
$665MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

3 variants · Rallygraf
40mm·Quartz
$450MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Bulova Green Dial Leather Strap Military 96B482
Bulova
Military

Green Dial Leather Strap Military 96B482

 
42.5mm·Quartz
$695MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Tissot Chrono L
Tissot

Chrono L

3 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$475MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Movado Heritage Datron Chronograph
Movadomicro

Heritage Datron Chronograph

2 variants · Ref. 3650181
41mm·Quartz
$627MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

2 variants · Rallygraf
39mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern

Cheaper alternatives· 11

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

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 Bern
Timex Waterbury Traditional Fly Back Chronograph 43mm Stainless Steel Bracel - TW2Y29800
Timex

Waterbury Traditional Fly Back Chronograph 43mm Stainless Steel Bracel - TW2Y29800

 
43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$187MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Timex Expedition Sierra Chronograph
Timex

Expedition Sierra Chronograph

2 variants
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$179MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Casio EFV-650D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-650D

3 variants · Edifice
43.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Casio EFR-574DE
Casio
Edifice

EFR-574DE

 
42.3mm·Quartz·100m WR
$220MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Casio EFB-730D
Casio
Edifice

EFB-730D

3 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$165MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Citizen Avion
Citizen

Avion

 
45mm·Solar·100m WR
$195MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Swatch Hepcat
Swatch
Black

Hepcat

2 variants · Black
42mm·Quartz
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Swatch Reflective
Swatch
Blue

Reflective

Ref. YVS539
43mm·Quartz
$210MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Swatch Blue Grid
Swatch

Blue Grid

Ref. YVS454
43mm·Quartz
$210MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Citizen Garrison
Citizen
Eco-Drive

Garrison

Ref. AW1430
43mm·Solar·100m WR
$206MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Frederique Constant Classics Quartz Chronograph Triple Calendar
Frederique Constant

Classics Quartz Chronograph Triple Calendar

2 variants
40mm·Quartz
$1,095MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Glycine Men's Airpilot Chrono 44mm Quartz Watch GL0442
Glycine

Men's Airpilot Chrono 44mm Quartz Watch GL0442

 
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,495MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz

2 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,075MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Movado Heritage Calendoplan Chronograph
Movadomicro

Heritage Calendoplan Chronograph

6 variants · Ref. 3650161
42/43mm·Quartz
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Frederique Constant Classics Quartz Chronograph
Frederique Constant

Classics Quartz Chronograph

2 variants
40mm·Quartz
$1,195MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Glycine Men's Airpilot Chrono 44mm Quartz Watch GL0443
Glycine

Men's Airpilot Chrono 44mm Quartz Watch GL0443

 
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,595MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Movado BOLD Fusion Chronograph
Movadomicro

BOLD Fusion Chronograph

15 variants · Ref. 3600854
44.5mm·Quartz
$950MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
Bulova
Curv

Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117

 
41.5mm·Quartz
$1,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Glycine Men's Airpilot Chrono 44mm Quartz Watch GL0441
Glycine

Men's Airpilot Chrono 44mm Quartz Watch GL0441

 
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,695MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Movado BOLD Evolution 2.0 Chronograph
Movadomicro

BOLD Evolution 2.0 Chronograph

3 variants · Ref. 3601264
42mm·Quartz
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Junghans Meister fein Chronoscope MEGA Solar
Junghans

Meister fein Chronoscope MEGA Solar

2 variants
39.5mm·Solar
$1,960MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Lunar Pilot Black Hole 98A335
Bulova
Lunar Pilot

Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Lunar Pilot Black Hole 98A335

 
41.2mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,650MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Bern
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