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Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)
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Alternatives to the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)

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

Case
38mm
Movement
Quartz
Category
Dress
MSRP
$270
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold) is the Tissot Ballade ($400) — classic dress and Visually similar. If price is the constraint, the Casio MQ-24 at $30 (vs $270 for the M33 - Zero G (gold)) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Aigi Watches AURORA 38MM BLACK LEATHER is the standout microbrand take — classic dress and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Frederique Constant Classics Moneta Moonphase ($1,195) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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45 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Aigi Watches AURORA 38MM BLACK LEATHER
Aigi Watchesmicro

AURORA 38MM BLACK LEATHER

2 variants
38mm·Quartz
$275MSRP
vsCompare with the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)
Sternglas Sedius
Sternglasmicro

Sedius

2 variants
40mm·Quartz
$301MSRP
vsCompare with the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)
Aigi Watches POLAR DAY 38MM
Aigi Watchesmicro

POLAR DAY 38MM

2 variants
38mm·Quartz
$295MSRP
vsCompare with the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)
Aigi Watches NORTHERN LIGHTS 36MM
Aigi Watchesmicro

NORTHERN LIGHTS 36MM

2 variants
36mm·Quartz
$167MSRP
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BERNY BERNY-Men Quartz Dress Watch-2945M
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Quartz Dress Watch-2945M

3 variants
36mm·Quartz
$66MSRP
vsCompare with the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)
Gravithin ARGO - AR01
Gravithinmicro

ARGO - AR01

4 variants
40mm·Quartz
$249MSRP
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Sternglas Berlin
Sternglasmicro

Berlin

4 variants
38mm·Quartz
$258MSRP
vsCompare with the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)
Lilienthal Berlin The Classic Blue Rose Gold Leather Dark Blue Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America
Lilienthal Berlinmicro

The Classic Blue Rose Gold Leather Dark Blue Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America

Ref. 9898286874915
37.5/42.5mm·Quartz
$199MSRP
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Von Doren Runde
Von Dorenmicro

Runde

14 variants
39mm·Quartz
$369MSRP
vsCompare with the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)
DEDEGUMO METROPOLITAN 限定数 手作り腕時計/クオーツ時計/サン&ムーン
DEDEGUMOmicro

METROPOLITAN 限定数 手作り腕時計/クオーツ時計/サン&ムーン

Ref. S36-2
36mm·Quartz
$221MSRP
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Knot Watches Knot CS-36SV Series
Knot Watchesmicro
cs 36svgn1

Knot CS-36SV Series

6 variants
36mm·Quartz
$120MSRP
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Sternglas Naos
Sternglasmicro

Naos

19 variants
38mm·Quartz
$323MSRP
vsCompare with the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)

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.

Tissot Ballade
Tissot

Ballade

7 variants
34/40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$400MSRP
vsCompare with the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)
Seiko Essentials Quartz
Seiko

Essentials Quartz

5 variants · Essentials
38.9mm·Quartz·100m WR
$335MSRP
vsCompare with the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)
Orient Bambino Solar Quartz
Orient

Bambino Solar Quartz

4 variants · Bambino
38.4mm·Solar
$265MSRP
vsCompare with the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)
Seiko Essentials Daywear
Seiko

Essentials Daywear

2 variants · Essentials
39.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$325MSRP
vsCompare with the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)
Tissot Lovely
Tissot

Lovely

 
19.5mm·Quartz
$495MSRP
vsCompare with the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)
Seiko Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies)
Seiko

Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies)

5 variants · Essentials
26/28.7/29.6mm·Quartz
$350MSRP
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Tissot Classic Dream
Tissot

Classic Dream

4 variants
28/42mm·Quartz
$350MSRP
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Timex Waterbury Classic 39mm
Timex

Waterbury Classic 39mm

4 variants
39mm·Quartz
$189MSRP
vsCompare with the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)
Bulova Champagne Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Classic 44B132
Bulova
Classic

Champagne Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Classic 44B132

2 variants
39mm·Quartz
$195MSRP
vsCompare with the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)
Movado Face
Movadomicro

Face

35 variants · Ref. 3640131
39/41mm·Quartz
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)
Bulova White Dial Stainless Steel Expansion Classic 43L230
Bulova
Classic

White Dial Stainless Steel Expansion Classic 43L230

2 variants
18.5mm·Quartz
$195MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bangle Classic 96P209
Bulova
Bangle

Black Dial Stainless Steel Bangle Classic 96P209

2 variants
18mm·Quartz
$350MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 9

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

Casio MQ-24
Casio

MQ-24

10 variants
34.9mm·Quartz
$30MSRP
vsCompare with the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)
Casio MTP-M305L Moon Phase
Casio

MTP-M305L Moon Phase

 
34mm·Quartz
$130MSRP
vsCompare with the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)
Casio Edifice EFR-S108D
Casio

Edifice EFR-S108D

Ref. EFR-S108D-1AV
39.9mm·Quartz·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)
Timex Easy Reader Classic 38mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Easy Reader Classic 38mm Leather Strap Watch

 
38mm·Quartz
$85MSRP
vsCompare with the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)
Timex Waterbury Classic 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Waterbury Classic 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Quartz
$102MSRP
vsCompare with the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)
Timex Waterbury Classic 3 Hand 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Waterbury Classic 3 Hand 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Quartz
$102MSRP
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Swatch Sexy Thing
Swatch

Sexy Thing

Ref. SUOW100F
41mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
vsCompare with the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)
Swatch Black White the Swatch Art Peace Hotel
Swatch

Black White the Swatch Art Peace Hotel

Ref. SUOZ197
41mm·Quartz
$90MSRP
vsCompare with the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)
Swatch Golden Tac
Swatch

Golden Tac

Ref. GB274
34mm·Quartz
$80MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Frederique Constant Classics Moneta Moonphase
Frederique Constant

Classics Moneta Moonphase

6 variants
37mm·Quartz
$1,195MSRP
vsCompare with the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)
Tissot Goldrun Gold
Tissot

Goldrun Gold

2 variants
38mm·Quartz
$3,950MSRP
vsCompare with the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)
Citizen Eco-Drive One
Citizen

Eco-Drive One

2 variants · Ref. AQ5022
36.6mm·Solar
$2,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)
Frederique Constant Classics Quartz Moonphase
Frederique Constant

Classics Quartz Moonphase

3 variants
39mm·Quartz
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)
Movado Modern 47
Movadomicro

Modern 47

17 variants · Ref. 0608015
40mm·Quartz
$455MSRP
vsCompare with the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)
Seiko Seiko power design project collection 1 collection 1 Limited Edition
Seiko

Seiko power design project collection 1 collection 1 Limited Edition

3 variants · Seiko power design project collection 1
20.2mm·Quartz
—MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz

 
40mm·Quartz
$745MSRP
vsCompare with the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)
Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition

 
40mm·Quartz
$825MSRP
vsCompare with the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)
Frederique Constant Classics Carree Small Seconds
Frederique Constant

Classics Carree Small Seconds

 
36mm·Quartz
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)
Omega Constellation Quartz
Omega

Constellation Quartz

16 variants · Constellation
25/28/36mm·Quartz
$3,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)
Tissot Lovely Round
Tissot

Lovely Round

6 variants
19.5mm·Quartz
$400MSRP
vsCompare with the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)
Tissot SRV
Tissot

SRV

7 variants
21.8mm·Quartz
$450MSRP
vsCompare with the Makina M33 - Zero G (gold)
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