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Limes DayDate S . LS
Finding alternatives to

Limes DayDate S . LS

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

Case
40.5mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$1,595
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Limes DayDate S . LS is the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto ($1,275) — classic dress and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Tissot Classic Dream at $550 (vs $1,595 for the DayDate S . LS) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Archimede Watches Klassik is the standout microbrand take — classic dress and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Omega De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer 40mm ($8,000) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

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

Archimede Watches Klassik
Archimede Watchesmicro

Klassik

4 variants
39/42mm·Automatic
$1,115MSRP
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Limes Pharo Finesse H. S. LB
Limesmicro

Pharo Finesse H. S. LB

 
41.5mm·Manual
$1,298MSRP
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Sternglas Kanton
Sternglasmicro

Kanton

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$971MSRP
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Beijing Watches Classic Series Small Second Dial Watch 40mm
Beijing Watchesmicro

Classic Series Small Second Dial Watch 40mm

5 variants
40mm·Automatic
$499MSRP
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Beaucroft Watches Signature
Beaucroft Watchesmicro

Signature

3 variants
40mm·Automatic
$499MSRP
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Seagull Roman Numerals Dress Couple Watch 38.5mm/27mm
Seagullmicro
Dress Watch

Roman Numerals Dress Couple Watch 38.5mm/27mm

2 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$189MSRP
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Limes Finesse
Limesmicro

Finesse

 
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Loresum J1
Loresummicro

J1

3 variants
40mm·Automatic
$1,848MSRP
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Beijing Watches Classic Series 24 Hours Dial Watch 40mm
Beijing Watchesmicro

Classic Series 24 Hours Dial Watch 40mm

2 variants
40.2mm·Automatic
$499MSRP
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Omnis LUNA
Omnismicro

LUNA

16 variants
39mm·Automatic
$353MSRP
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Beijing Watches Classic Series Date Window Watch 40mm
Beijing Watchesmicro

Classic Series Date Window Watch 40mm

2 variants
40.2mm·Automatic
$499MSRP
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Pompeak Mallory
Pompeakmicro

Mallory

5 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,161MSRP
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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.

Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

7 variants
38/40/42mm·Automatic
$1,275MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

3 variants
40/44mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

4 variants
40/42mm·Automatic
$1,045MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Classic Moonphase 40mm Automatic Watch GL0114
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Moonphase 40mm Automatic Watch GL0114

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,650MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Classic Moonphase 40mm Automatic Watch GL0115
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Moonphase 40mm Automatic Watch GL0115

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,650MSRP
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Frederique Constant Classics Automatic
Frederique Constant

Classics Automatic

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,150MSRP
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Tissot Chemin Des Tourelles
Tissot

Chemin Des Tourelles

4 variants
42mm·Automatic
$950MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch GL0120
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch GL0120

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,850MSRP
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Longines RECORD
Longines

RECORD

4 variants · Ref. L2.821.4.72.6
40mm·Automatic
$2,450MSRP
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Frederique Constant Classics Automatic
Frederique Constant

Classics Automatic

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,395MSRP
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Frederique Constant Classics Index Automatic
Frederique Constant

Classics Index Automatic

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$1,150MSRP
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Longines MASTER COLLECTION
Longines

MASTER COLLECTION

4 variants · Ref. L2.910.4.78.6
40mm·Automatic
$2,850MSRP
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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.

Tissot Classic Dream
Tissot

Classic Dream

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$550MSRP
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Tissot Le Locle
Tissot

Le Locle

4 variants
39.3mm·Automatic
$795MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 7 (40.5mm)
Orient

Bambino Version 7 (40.5mm)

6 variants
40.5mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
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Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic
Tissot

Classic Dream Swissmatic

 
42mm·Automatic
$550MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 2
Orient

Bambino Version 2

5 variants · Bambino
40.5mm·Automatic
$270MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 6
Orient

Bambino Version 6

7 variants · Bambino
40.5mm·Automatic
$285MSRP
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Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time

23 variants
33.8/34/38.5/39.5/40.5mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
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Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

6 variants
39.5/40.8mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
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Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time

4 variants
40.5mm·Automatic
$625MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Gent Quartz
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Gent Quartz

2 variants
40mm·Quartz
$745MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0578
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0578

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$700MSRP
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Stowa Marine Original arabic
Stowamicro

Marine Original arabic

2 variants
41mm·Manual
—MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Omega De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer 40mm
Omega

De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer 40mm

Ref. 435.13.40.21.02.001
40mm·Manual
$8,000MSRP
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Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 41mm
Omega

De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 41mm

6 variants · De Ville Prestige
41mm·Automatic
$5,800MSRP
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Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Complet

Ref. 6654N-1142-55B
40.2mm·Automatic
$20,400MSRP
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

4 variants · Portofino
40mm·Automatic
$5,200MSRP
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Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer

19 variants · De Ville Prestige
34/40mm·Automatic
$5,100MSRP
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Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate
Blancpain

Villeret Ultraplate

Ref. 6651-1127-55B
40mm·Automatic
$12,900MSRP
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Blancpain Villeret Demi-Fuseau Horaire
Blancpain

Villeret Demi-Fuseau Horaire

Ref. 6660-1127-55B
40mm·Automatic
$22,400MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue
NOMOS Glashütte

Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue

2 variants · Tangente
40.5mm·Automatic
$4,970MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik 41 date
NOMOS Glashütte

Ludwig neomatik 41 date

Ref. 262
40.5mm·Automatic
$4,830MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic
NOMOS Glashütte

Ludwig automatic

Ref. 251
40mm·Automatic
$3,670MSRP
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Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Date
Frederique Constant

Manufacture Classic Date

3 variants
40mm·Automatic
$3,495MSRP
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Bremont Audley
Bremont

Audley

3 variants
40mm·Automatic
$7,250MSRP
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