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Manufaktur Waldhoff Navigator
Finding alternatives to

Manufaktur Waldhoff Navigator

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

Case
40mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$1,259
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Manufaktur Waldhoff Navigator is the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef ($995) — tool diver and Visually similar. If price is the constraint, the Invicta Pro Diver 29176 covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic) is the standout microbrand take — visually similar and Automatic. Stepping up, the Breitling Top Time B01 ($7,650) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

ColourwayPick a colourway to match a specific dial
48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

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

Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Charlie Paris Watchesmicro

INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)

6 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$695MSRP
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Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Cœur Ouvert Steel (40mm automatic)
Charlie Paris Watchesmicro

INITIAL - Cœur Ouvert Steel (40mm automatic)

10 variants
40mm·Automatic
$695MSRP
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Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton
Spinnakermicro

Croft 42 Skeleton

7 variants · Croft
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$435MSRP
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Edward Christopher The Manta Revelare — Forest Green Edition
Edward Christophermicro
Manta

The Manta Revelare — Forest Green Edition

8 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,732MSRP
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Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer
Manufaktur Waldhoffmicro

Pioneer

5 variants
39mm·Automatic
$699MSRP
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Jack Mason Palmera Skin Diver
Jack Masonmicro

Palmera Skin Diver

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,049MSRP
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BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM079VM
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM079VM

7 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$147MSRP
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Serica Réf. 5303
Sericamicro

Réf. 5303

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,857MSRP
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Serica Réf. 5303 PLD
Sericamicro

Réf. 5303 PLD

 
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,974MSRP
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Edward Christopher The Manta Revelare Amethyst Special Edition
Edward Christophermicro
Manta

The Manta Revelare Amethyst Special Edition

5 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,897MSRP
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BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Skeleton Gold Watch-AM7018M
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Automatic Skeleton Gold Watch-AM7018M

6 variants
40mm·Automatic
$100MSRP
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NIMA Watches NIMA Stage One GMT
NIMA Watchesmicro
Stage One

NIMA Stage One GMT

8 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$682MSRP
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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 C60 Trident Reef
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident Reef

5 variants · Trident
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$995MSRP
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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
Marathon
Pilot's Navigator

Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

 
41mm·Automatic
$1,300MSRP
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Marathon Arctic Steel Navigator
Marathon
Pilot's Navigator

Arctic Steel Navigator

 
41mm·Quartz
$1,000MSRP
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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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Sinn 1739 St I 4N F.A.Z.
Sinn
Series 1736/1739/1746

1739 St I 4N F.A.Z.

4 variants · Series 1736/1739/1746
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,430MSRP
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Yema Navygraf Pearl CMM.20
Yema

Navygraf Pearl CMM.20

2 variants · Navygraf
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,862MSRP
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Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 38mm Automatic
Nivada Grenchen

F77 MK2 38mm Automatic

Ref. F77 MK2 38mm
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,360MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub Vintage Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0266
Glycine

Men's Combat Sub Vintage Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0266

 
42mm·Automatic
$1,650MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical
Seiko

Prospex Land Mechanical

3 variants · Prospex Land
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$995MSRP
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Bulova Multiple Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A320
Bulova
Maquina

Multiple Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A320

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
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Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens
Seiko

Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

2 variants
41.8mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
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Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm Automatic
Nivada Grenchen

F77 MK2 41mm Automatic

Ref. F77 MK2 41mm
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,460MSRP
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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.

Invicta Pro Diver 29176
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 29176

7 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Leather Bracelet Surveyor 96A310
Bulova
Surveyor

Black Dial Leather Bracelet Surveyor 96A310

4 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$925MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175
Bulova
Vintage Sea Hunter

Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175

5 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
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Bulova Blue Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Surveyor 96B436
Bulova
Surveyor

Blue Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Surveyor 96B436

6 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$625MSRP
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Invicta Pro Diver 8927OB
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 8927OB

7 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Citizen Tsuyosa Shore
Citizen

Tsuyosa Shore

2 variants · Tsuyosa
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$495MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$1,995MSRP
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Damasko DK30
Damaskomicro

DK30

 
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Damasko DK30 Ocean
Damaskomicro

DK30 Ocean

 
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Damasko DK20
Damaskomicro

DK20

 
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Marathon CeraShell Pilot's Navigator
Marathon
Pilot's Navigator

CeraShell Pilot's Navigator

 
41mm·Quartz
$550MSRP
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Glycine Unisex Combat Sub Bronze 39mm Automatic Watch GL0517
Glycine

Unisex Combat Sub Bronze 39mm Automatic Watch GL0517

8 variants
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,550MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Breitling Top Time B01
Breitling

Top Time B01

8 variants · Top Time
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,650MSRP
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Sartory Billard SB04-E
Sartory Billard

SB04-E

 
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,100MSRP
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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V
Christopher Ward

C1 Jump Hour Mk V

3 variants · Ref. C01-39AJH4-S00B0-MG
39mm·Automatic
$3,095MSRP
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Sinn 1739 Ag B
Sinn
Series 1736/1739/1746

1739 Ag B

 
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,894MSRP
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin Openworked 39mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin Openworked 39mm

Ref. 16204BA.OO.1240BA.01
39mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon "50ᵀᴴ Anniversary" 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon "50ᵀᴴ Anniversary" 41mm

3 variants · Royal Oak
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Sinn 103 St Ty Hd
Sinn
Series 103

103 St Ty Hd

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,797MSRP
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked 41mm

Ref. 15407BA.OO.1220BA.01
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation
Seiko

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation

2 variants · Prospex Marinemaster
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,800MSRP
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Sinn 1746 Porcelain
Sinn
Series 1736/1739/1746

1746 Porcelain

2 variants · Series 1736/1739/1746
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,022MSRP
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Grand Seiko SLGH035
Grand Seiko

SLGH035

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Breitling Superocean Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Automatic

20 variants · Superocean
36/42/44/46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,700MSRP
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