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Magrette Matau
Finding alternatives to

Magrette Matau

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

Case
42mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$1,580
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Magrette Matau is the Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite ($1,995) — cushion case and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Seiko Recraft Series at $265 (vs $1,580 for the Matau) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Magrette Tamanuitera is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (9015 Miyota) and Cushion case. Stepping up, the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON ($5,550) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

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

Magrette Tamanuitera
Magrettemicro

Tamanuitera

42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,200MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Magrette Matau
Magrette Rangi And Papa
Magrettemicro

Rangi And Papa

42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,880MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Magrette Matau
Briston Clubmaster Diver
Bristonmicro

Clubmaster Diver

2 variantsSeries
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$378MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Magrette Matau
Duckworth Prestex Rivington GMT Special Edition
Duckworth Prestexmicro

Rivington GMT Special Edition

3 variantsSeries
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,100MSRP
—Used
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Duckworth Prestex Rivington GMT Automatic
Duckworth Prestexmicro

Rivington GMT Automatic

4 variantsRef. D489-05
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$995MSRP
—Used
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Magrette Regattare
Magrettemicro

Regattare

2 variantsSeries
44mm·Automatic·500m WR
$888MSRP
—Used
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Spinnaker Hull Riviera
Spinnakermicro

Hull Riviera

3 variantsHull
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$169MSRP
—Used
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Alsta Superautomatic
Alstamicro

Superautomatic

38mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,095MSRP
—Used
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Geckota Pioneer Special Edition
Geckotamicro

Pioneer Special Edition

2 variantsPioneer
41.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$399MSRP
—Used
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LIV Watches Rebel-AR Valencia
LIV Watchesmicro

Rebel-AR Valencia

40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$690MSRP
—Used
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Wancher Watch Fortitude
Wancher Watchmicro

Fortitude

2 variantsSeries
42mm·Automatic
$400MSRP
—Used
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Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Ralf Techmicro

ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)

8 variantsRef. ACY 1303
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,080MSRP
—Used
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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.

Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher Ward

C65 Super Compressor Elite

3 variantsC65
40mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,995MSRP
—Used
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Tissot Heritage 1973
Tissot

Heritage 1973

43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,575MSRP
—Used
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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
—Used
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Fears Brunswick
Fears

Brunswick

3 variantsBrunswick
38mm·Manual
$3,125MSRP
—Used
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Tissot PRX
Tissot

PRX

2 variantsPRX
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,150MSRP
—Used
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Tissot PRX Carbon
Tissot

PRX Carbon

40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,150MSRP
—Used
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Schofield Light
Schofield

Light

2 variantsLight — The Light One
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$3,725MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Ventura Elvis80 Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Ventura Elvis80 Skeleton Auto

42mm·Automatic
$2,275MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical

36/43mm
3 variantsKhaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical
36/43mm·Manual·100m WR
$975MSRP
—Used
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Fears Jubilee Edition
Fears
Brunswick

Jubilee Edition

38mm·Manual
$2,875MSRP
—Used
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Glycine Men's Airman SST 12 Purist 43mm Automatic Watch GL0144
Glycine

Men's Airman SST 12 Purist 43mm Automatic Watch GL0144

43mm·Automatic
$2,640MSRP
—Used
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Fears White Series 1 (2017)
Fears
Brunswick

White Series 1 (2017)

38mm·Manual
$1,458MSRP
—Used
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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.

Seiko Recraft Series
Seiko

Recraft Series

39.6/43.5mm
4 variantsRecraft
39.6/43.5mm·Automatic
$265MSRP
—Used
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Tissot PRX
Tissot

PRX

35/40mm
10 variantsPRX
35/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$850MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Magrette Matau
Damasko DC87 black - SI Control-Spring
Damaskomicro

DC87 black - SI Control-Spring

8 variantsSeries
43.8mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
—Used
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Damasko DC70/2
Damaskomicro

DC70/2

36 variantsSeries
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
—Used
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Damasko DSub50
Damaskomicro

DSub50

5 variantsSeries
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Magrette Matau
Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

2 variantsProspex Sea
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

41.7mm·Automatic·200m WR
$650MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Magrette Matau
Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0573
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0573

40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
—Used
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0582
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0582

40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Magrette Matau
Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0559
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0559

42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
—Used
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Orient Sports Diver
Orient

Sports Diver

4 variantsSeries
43.6mm·Automatic·100m WR
$745MSRP
—Used
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Orient Sport Watch
Orient

Sport Watch

3 variantsSport
41.9mm·Automatic
$245MSRP
—Used
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON
Longines

ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

Ref. L2.839.4.52.2
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,550MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Magrette Matau
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked 41mm

Ref. 15407ST.OO.1220ST.02
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
—Used
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Bremont Altitude MB Meteor
Bremont

Altitude MB Meteor

7 variantsAltitude
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,300MSRP
—Used
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Frosted Gold Double Balance Wheel Openworked 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Frosted Gold Double Balance Wheel Openworked 41mm

Ref. 15407BC.GG.1224BC.01
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
—Used
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Bremont MBII
Bremont

MBII

9 variantsMBII
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,400MSRP
—Used
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Fears X James Porter & Son LE
Fears
Brunswick

X James Porter & Son LE

38mm·Manual
$3,292MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Magrette Matau
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Selfwinding 41mm

Ref. 15513BA.OO.1320BA.01
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
—Used
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Bell & Ross BR-03 White Steel & Gold
Bell & Ross

BR-03 White Steel & Gold

5 variantsBR 03
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,549MSRP
—Used
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Bell & Ross BR-X5 Iridescent
Bell & Ross

BR-X5 Iridescent

2 variantsBR X5
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$9,709MSRP
—Used
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Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
Bell & Ross

BR-05 GMT Sky Blue

3 variantsBR 05
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,264MSRP
—Used
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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)
Fears

Brunswick 40 (Black)

17 variantsBrunswick
40mm·Automatic
$3,545MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Magrette Matau
Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour
Fears

Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour

7 variantsBrunswick
40.5mm·Automatic
$4,498MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Magrette Matau
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