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Limes Nightflight
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Limes Nightflight

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

Case
37.8mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Pilot
MSRP
$1,840
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Limes Nightflight is the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Auto ($1,125) — looks nearly identical and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Hamilton Khaki Field Auto at $845 (vs $1,840 for the Nightflight) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Archimede Watches Pilot 36 LS is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (ETA 2824-2) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the IWC Schaffhausen Iw328202 Pilots Watch Mark Xx ($6,800) 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 Pilot 36 LS
Archimede Watchesmicro

Pilot 36 LS

3 variants
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,115MSRP
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Archimede Watches Pilot 39mm 3-hand (full Arabic numerals)
Archimede Watchesmicro

Pilot 39mm 3-hand (full Arabic numerals)

 
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$960MSRP
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Milifortic M111 39mm 856 B-Uhr Homage Automatic Pilot Watches
Miliforticmicro
Milifortic Homage

M111 39mm 856 B-Uhr Homage Automatic Pilot Watches

Ref. M111
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$216MSRP
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Laco Karlsruhe PRO
Lacomicro

Karlsruhe PRO

 
37mm·Automatic
$1,140MSRP
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Limes Nightflight Chronograph S
Limesmicro

Nightflight Chronograph S

 
37.8mm·Automatic
$2,480MSRP
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Kobold Richard E. Byrd II
Koboldmicro

Richard E. Byrd II

4 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$750MSRP
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Cooper Watches A-11 1940s WWII Pattern Military Watch (Automatic) with 100m Water Resistance
Cooper Watchesmicro

A-11 1940s WWII Pattern Military Watch (Automatic) with 100m Water Resistance

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$304MSRP
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Milifortic M096 39mm Sporty Pilot Automatic 556A Homage Watch
Miliforticmicro
Milifortic Homage

M096 39mm Sporty Pilot Automatic 556A Homage Watch

Ref. M096
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$211MSRP
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Laco Aachen
Lacomicro

Aachen

7 variants
39/42mm·Automatic
$460MSRP
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Militado 36mm Dirty Dozen Watch Tuxedo Heritage Watch D12
Militadomicro
D12

36mm Dirty Dozen Watch Tuxedo Heritage Watch D12

5 variants
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$69MSRP
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Laco Navy 36 black
Lacomicro

Navy 36 black

 
36mm·Automatic
$1,190MSRP
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MKII Hawkinge
MKIImicro

Hawkinge

5 variants
37.8mm·Automatic·100m WR
$595MSRP
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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 Khaki Aviation Pilot Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Auto

4 variants
36/39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,125MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Expedition Auto

3 variants
37/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,095MSRP
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Bremont Terra Nova 38
Bremont

Terra Nova 38

7 variants · Terra Nova
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,050MSRP
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Fortis Flieger F-39
Fortis

Flieger F-39

4 variants · Ref. F-39
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,530MSRP
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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher Ward

C65 Sandhurst Series 2

2 variants · C65
38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,375MSRP
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RGM Watches 151-COE
RGM Watches

151-COE

2 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$7,950MSRP
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Christopher Ward C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage
Christopher Ward

C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage

Ref. C65-38A3H3-S00K1-B0
38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,615MSRP
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Yema Flygraf Pilot
Yema

Flygraf Pilot

2 variants · Flygraf
38.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$990MSRP
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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)
Fears

Brunswick 40 (Black)

17 variants · Brunswick
40mm·Automatic·150m WR
$3,545MSRP
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Glycine Men's Airpilot 41mm Automatic Watch GL0513
Glycine

Men's Airpilot 41mm Automatic Watch GL0513

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,550MSRP
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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto
Marathon
Pilot's Navigator

Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto

 
41mm·Automatic
$1,400MSRP
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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.

Hamilton Khaki Field Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Auto

4 variants
38/42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$845MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto

 
38mm·Automatic
$845MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date
Hamilton

Khaki Field King Day-Date

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$845MSRP
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Stowa Flieger
Stowamicro

Flieger

8 variants
36/40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Stowa Flieger Verus 36
Stowamicro

Flieger Verus 36

3 variants
36mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Stowa Flieger Bronze Vintage
Stowamicro

Flieger Bronze Vintage

2 variants
36/40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0573
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0573

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0574
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0574

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0584
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0584

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
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Tissot T-Race
Tissot

T-Race

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$875MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap A-15 Pilot 96A245
Bulova
A-15 Pilot

Black Dial Leather Strap A-15 Pilot 96A245

 
42mm·Automatic
$750MSRP
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Bulova Blue Dial Nylon Strap A-11 Hack Watch 96A282
Bulova
Hack Watch

Blue Dial Nylon Strap A-11 Hack Watch 96A282

 
37mm·Automatic
$495MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

IWC Schaffhausen Iw328202 Pilots Watch Mark Xx
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw328202 Pilots Watch Mark Xx

4 variants · Pilot Watches
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,800MSRP
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Bremont Altitude 39 Date
Bremont

Altitude 39 Date

3 variants · Altitude
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Limes Nightflight
Ming 17.06 Monolith
Ming

17.06 Monolith

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Bremont Terra Nova 40.5
Bremont

Terra Nova 40.5

10 variants · Terra Nova
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,250MSRP
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Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic
Tudor
1926 watch 39mm

1926 39mm Automatic

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Tudor Ranger
Tudor

Ranger

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Blancpain Bathyscaphe
Blancpain
Fifty Fathoms

Bathyscaphe

Ref. 5100-1130-63A
38mm·Automatic·300m WR
$15,700MSRP
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw329301 Big Pilots Watch
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw329301 Big Pilots Watch

3 variants · Pilot Watches
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$9,700MSRP
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Blancpain Bathyscaphe
Blancpain
Fifty Fathoms

Bathyscaphe

2 variants · Fifty Fathoms
38mm·Automatic·300m WR
$12,500MSRP
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Bremont Bremont x Brompton x Cheaney
Bremont
Limited Edition

Bremont x Brompton x Cheaney

 
40mm·Automatic
$3,750MSRP
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Ming 17.06
Ming

17.06

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41
Breitling

Aviator 8 Automatic 41

2 variants · Aviator 8
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,750MSRP
vsCompare with the Limes Nightflight
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