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Watches/Alternatives/Merkur 1963 Military

Watch alternatives

Alternatives to the Merkur 1963 Military

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Case diameter
38 mm
Lug-to-lug
46 mm
Movement
Manual
Catalog MSRP
$103
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Closest catalog matchAV86 1968 Mechanical39 mm case, 1 mm widerSee the match ↓
Shorter lug-to-lugTissot PR51637 mm lug-to-lug, 9 mm shorterSee the match ↓

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34 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Discover smaller makers with catalog similarities to this watch.

AV86 1968 Mechanical
AV86

1968 Mechanical

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

0.8 mm thicker case. $425 recorded MSRP, $322 higher

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Lorier Neptune SIV
Lorier

Neptune SIV

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. $599 recorded MSRP, $496 higher

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Vero Watch Company Tide Tracker
Vero Watch Company

Tide Tracker

  • 39.5 mm case, 1.5 mm wider
  • 47 mm lug-to-lug, 1 mm longer
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.8 mm thicker case

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Cincinnati Watch Company Blue enamel over Guilloché
Cincinnati Watch Company

Blue enamel over Guilloché

  • Same 38 mm case diameter
  • 46.5 mm lug-to-lug, 0.5 mm longer
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

0.3 mm thinner case. $1,995 recorded MSRP, $1,892 higher

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Cincinnati Watch Company Silver Beauty - Year of the Horse
Cincinnati Watch Company

Silver Beauty - Year of the Horse

  • Same 38 mm case diameter
  • 46.5 mm lug-to-lug, 0.5 mm longer
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

0.3 mm thinner case. $2,195 recorded MSRP, $2,092 higher

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Vario 1918 Medic Brass
Vario

1918 Medic Brass

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 48 mm lug-to-lug, 2 mm longer
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.5 mm thinner case

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Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Automatic
Cincinnati Watch Company

The Cincinnatus Field Automatic

  • Same 38 mm case diameter
  • 46.5 mm lug-to-lug, 0.5 mm longer
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.3 mm thicker case

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Dan Henry 1975
Dan Henry

1975

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • 42 mm lug-to-lug, 4 mm shorter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. $320 recorded MSRP, $217 higher

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Henry Archer Nordsø
Henry Archer

Nordsø

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 47 mm lug-to-lug, 1 mm longer
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. $652 recorded MSRP, $549 higher

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Geckota Ocean-Scout Dive
Geckota

Ocean-Scout Dive

  • 38.5 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 1.3 mm thicker case

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Lorier Hydra SIII
Lorier

Hydra SIII

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. $699 recorded MSRP, $596 higher

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AV86 1971 Stagediver
AV86

1971 Stagediver

  • Selected by the catalog similarity ranking. Open the specifications to check the details.
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. $349 recorded MSRP, $246 higher

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Mainstream picks· 10

Established-brand matches. Compare the recorded dimensions, movement and price for each watch.

Orient FNR1Q002W0
Orient

FNR1Q002W0

  • 36 mm case, 2 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 2 mm thicker case

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Timex Timex x Todd Snyder Marlin 1969 Color Flicks Reissue
Timex

Timex x Todd Snyder Marlin 1969 Color Flicks Reissue

  • 34 mm case, 4 mm narrower
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

$199 recorded MSRP, $96 higher

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Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

  • 37.4 mm case, 0.6 mm narrower
  • 43 mm lug-to-lug, 3 mm shorter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 2 mm thicker case

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Orient FNR1Q005W0
Orient

FNR1Q005W0

  • 36 mm case, 2 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 2 mm thicker case

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Orient FNR1Q003W0
Orient

FNR1Q003W0

  • 36 mm case, 2 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 2 mm thicker case

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Seiko SNK355k1
Seiko

SNK355k1

  • 37 mm case, 1 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. $145 recorded MSRP, $42 higher

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Seiko Conceptual SNXS79K1
Seiko

Conceptual SNXS79K1

  • 37 mm case, 1 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. $133 recorded MSRP, $30 higher

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Seiko Conceptual SNK807K2
Seiko

Conceptual SNK807K2

  • 37 mm case, 1 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.5 mm thicker case

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Casio Edifice EFK-100D
Casio

Edifice EFK-100D

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • 43.5 mm lug-to-lug, 2.5 mm shorter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 2 mm thicker case

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Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

  • 37.4 mm case, 0.6 mm narrower
  • 43 mm lug-to-lug, 3 mm shorter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 2 mm thicker case

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Pricier alternatives· 12

Matches in a higher price band. Check the specifications to decide whether the differences matter to you.

Yema Superman Gilt CMM.10
Yema

Superman Gilt CMM.10

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.8 mm thicker case

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Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

  • Same 38 mm case diameter
  • 37 mm lug-to-lug, 9 mm shorter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.7 mm thicker case

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Yema Navygraf CMM.10
Yema

Navygraf CMM.10

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.5 mm thicker case

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Yema Navygraf Heritage
Yema

Navygraf Heritage

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.3 mm thicker case

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Invicta Pro Diver 49317
Invicta

Pro Diver 49317

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual

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Invicta Pro Diver 50216
Invicta

Pro Diver 50216

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual

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Bulova Vintage Sea Hunter
Bulova

Vintage Sea Hunter

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. $395 recorded MSRP, $292 higher

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Invicta Pro Diver 47720
Invicta

Pro Diver 47720

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual

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Orient SK Diver Retro (Revival)
Orient

SK Diver Retro (Revival)

  • 41.7 mm case, 3.7 mm wider
  • 46.2 mm lug-to-lug, 0.2 mm longer
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 2.1 mm thicker case

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Seiko Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition
Seiko

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition

  • 38.2 mm case, 0.2 mm wider
  • 44.7 mm lug-to-lug, 1.3 mm shorter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 1.8 mm thicker case

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Marathon Arctic Steel Navigator
Marathon

Arctic Steel Navigator

  • 41 mm case, 3 mm wider
  • 48 mm lug-to-lug, 2 mm longer
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.5 mm thicker case

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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
Marathon

Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

  • 41 mm case, 3 mm wider
  • 48 mm lug-to-lug, 2 mm longer
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 1 mm thicker case

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