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Lum-Tec RPM
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Lum-Tec RPM

Ref. rpm-3

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

Case
43mm
Movement
Quartz
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$495
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Lum-Tec RPM is the Seiko Coutura ($550) — common cross-shop and Racing chrono. If price is the constraint, the Casio EFR-574DE at $220 (vs $495 for the RPM) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz is the standout microbrand take — racing chrono and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko Brand 100th Anniversary SPEEDTIMER Limited Edition ($2,400) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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43 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Straton Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
Stratonmicro
YachtStraton

Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

6 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$349MSRP
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Bamford of London Mayfair 2.0 Green
Bamford of Londonmicro

Mayfair 2.0 Green

4 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$495MSRP
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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Duke Meca-Quartz Chronograph
AVI-8micro

Hawker Hunter Duke Meca-Quartz Chronograph

4 variants · Hawker
44mm·Quartz
$285MSRP
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Hemel HFT20
Hemelmicro

HFT20

8 variants · Ref. HF4
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$450MSRP
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Alexander Shorokhoff Big Date Chrono
Alexander Shorokhoffmicro

Big Date Chrono

2 variants
43.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,025MSRP
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Helgray Le Mans (Legend Rose Gold)
Helgraymicro

Le Mans (Legend Rose Gold)

 
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$299MSRP
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Boldr Rally
Boldrmicro

Rally

5 variants
38mm·Quartz·200m WR
$299MSRP
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AVI-8 Hawker Harrier Dual Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8micro

Hawker Harrier Dual Retrograde Chronograph

2 variants · Hawker
44mm·Quartz
$310MSRP
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Boldr Venture Velo
Boldrmicro

Venture Velo

2 variants
41mm·Quartz·200m WR
$399MSRP
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Sternglas Hamburg Chrono
Sternglasmicro

Hamburg Chrono

6 variants
42mm·Quartz
$377MSRP
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LIV Watches GRAVEL 002 NIGHT VISION CHRONO
LIV Watchesmicro

GRAVEL 002 NIGHT VISION CHRONO

 
43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$750MSRP
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AVI-8 Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph
AVI-8micro

Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph

4 variants · Flyboy
44mm·Quartz
$295MSRP
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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.

Seiko Coutura
Seiko

Coutura

 
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$550MSRP
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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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Tissot PRC 200
Tissot
PR 100

PRC 200

2 variants
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$595MSRP
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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

5 variants
41.4mm·Quartz·100m WR
$750MSRP
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Tissot Chrono XL Classic
Tissot

Chrono XL Classic

4 variants
45mm·Quartz·100m WR
$495MSRP
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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T
Citizen

Promaster Skyhawk A-T

Ref. JY8108
45mm·Quartz·200m WR
$746MSRP
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Seiko Coutura
Seiko

Coutura

2 variants
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$525MSRP
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Tissot Supersport Chrono Basketball Edition
Tissot

Supersport Chrono Basketball Edition

 
45.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$550MSRP
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Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

3 variants · Rallygraf
40mm·Quartz
$450MSRP
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Citizen Promaster Land U822
Citizen

Promaster Land U822

3 variants · Promaster
43.9mm·Quartz·200m WR
$521MSRP
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Yema Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/
Yema

Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/

 
38.5mm·Quartz
$499MSRP
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Citizen Nighthawk
Citizen
Eco-Drive

Nighthawk

Ref. CA0295
42mm·Solar·200m WR
$431MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 7

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

Casio EFR-574DE
Casio
Edifice

EFR-574DE

 
42.3mm·Quartz·100m WR
$220MSRP
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Casio EQS-960PB
Casio
Edifice

EQS-960PB

 
44.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$240MSRP
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Casio EFV-650D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-650D

3 variants · Edifice
43.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
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Swatch In the Mirror
Swatch
Midday

In the Mirror

Ref. YVS541G
43mm·Quartz
$235MSRP
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Timex Expedition Capstone Chronograph 41mm Silicone Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Capstone Chronograph 41mm Silicone Strap Watch

2 variants
41mm·Quartz
$179MSRP
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Swatch Reflective
Swatch
Blue

Reflective

Ref. YVS539
43mm·Quartz
$210MSRP
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Swatch Blue Grid
Swatch

Blue Grid

Ref. YVS454
43mm·Quartz
$210MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko Brand 100th Anniversary SPEEDTIMER Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko Brand 100th Anniversary SPEEDTIMER Limited Edition

 
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,400MSRP
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Glycine Men's Airpilot Chrono 44mm Quartz Watch GL0440
Glycine

Men's Airpilot Chrono 44mm Quartz Watch GL0440

 
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,495MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz

2 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,075MSRP
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Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition
Seiko

Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition

4 variants · Astron
43.4mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,900MSRP
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Seiko Astron
Seiko

Astron

4 variants
43.3mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,700MSRP
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Glycine Men's Airpilot Chrono 44mm Quartz Watch GL0441
Glycine

Men's Airpilot Chrono 44mm Quartz Watch GL0441

 
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,695MSRP
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Glycine Men's Airpilot Chrono 44mm Quartz Watch GL0443
Glycine

Men's Airpilot Chrono 44mm Quartz Watch GL0443

 
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,595MSRP
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Breitling Endurance Pro
Breitling
Professional

Endurance Pro

55 variants · Professional
38/44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$3,700MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema

 
42mm·Automatic
$1,475MSRP
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Christopher Ward C63 Valour
Christopher Ward

C63 Valour

2 variants · C63
39mm·Quartz·150m WR
$1,050MSRP
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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T
Citizen

Promaster Skyhawk A-T

Ref. JY8146
45.7mm·Quartz·200m WR
$1,025MSRP
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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T
Citizen

Promaster Skyhawk A-T

Ref. AT8385
42mm·Solar·100m WR
$1,500MSRP
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