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Watches/Alternatives/Merkur Chronograph

Watch alternatives

Alternatives to the Merkur Chronograph

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Case diameter
38 mm
Lug-to-lug
46.7 mm
Movement
Manual
Catalog MSRP
$249
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Closest catalog matchLebois & Co Linéaire Chronograph 324.52639 mm case, 1 mm widerSee the match ↓
Lower recorded MSRPTimex Weekender New England Chronograph$189 recorded MSRP, $60 lowerSee the match ↓
Shorter lug-to-lugCWC Valjoux 7733 Pilot Chronograph Limited Edition46 mm lug-to-lug, 0.7 mm shorterSee the match ↓

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42 matches

Microbrand picks· 10

Discover smaller makers with catalog similarities to this watch.

Lebois & Co Linéaire Chronograph 324.526
Lebois & Co

Linéaire Chronograph 324.526

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • 47.4 mm lug-to-lug, 0.6 mm longer
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

3.5 mm thinner case. $3,813 recorded MSRP, $3,564 higher

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Airain Watches Type 20
Airain Watches

Type 20

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • 47.7 mm lug-to-lug, 1 mm longer
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

0.8 mm thicker case. $3,650 recorded MSRP, $3,401 higher

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Orologi Calamai G50 Freccia Stone
Orologi Calamai

G50 Freccia Stone

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • 47.5 mm lug-to-lug, 0.8 mm longer
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.4 mm thicker case

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Lebois & Co Sector Chronograph
Lebois & Co

Sector Chronograph

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • 47.4 mm lug-to-lug, 0.6 mm longer
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

$4,448 recorded MSRP, $4,199 higher

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CWC Valjoux 7733 Pilot Chronograph Limited Edition
CWC

Valjoux 7733 Pilot Chronograph Limited Edition

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 46 mm lug-to-lug, 0.7 mm shorter
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

2 mm thinner case. $4,163 recorded MSRP, $3,914 higher

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Furlan Marri Flyback
Furlan Marri

Flyback

  • Same 38 mm case diameter
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

0.8 mm thinner case. $3,107 recorded MSRP, $2,858 higher

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Merkur Chronograph Watch
Merkur

Chronograph Watch

  • Same 38 mm case diameter
  • 46 mm lug-to-lug, 0.7 mm shorter
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

1 mm thinner case. $320 recorded MSRP, $71 higher

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Ollech & Wajs Flieger V7733
Ollech & Wajs

Flieger V7733

  • Same 38 mm case diameter
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Batavi Watches Amsterdam Marina Chronograaf
Batavi Watches Amsterdam

Marina Chronograaf

  • Same 38 mm case diameter
  • 46 mm lug-to-lug, 0.7 mm shorter
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

$753 recorded MSRP, $504 higher

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Dumoreau Monopusher Chronograph
Dumoreau

Monopusher Chronograph

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 46 mm lug-to-lug, 0.7 mm shorter
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

1.5 mm thinner case. $2,850 recorded MSRP, $2,601 higher

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Mainstream picks· 11

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

Orient Golden Eye II
Orient

Golden Eye II

  • 38.5 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • 45.5 mm lug-to-lug, 1.2 mm shorter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 3 mm thinner case

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Timex Waterbury Heritage Chronograph
Timex

Waterbury Heritage Chronograph

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
What changes

Quartz movement instead of manual. $359 recorded MSRP, $110 higher

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Timex Weekender New England Chronograph
Timex

Weekender New England Chronograph

  • $189 recorded MSRP, $60 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
What changes

Quartz movement instead of manual

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Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
What changes

Quartz movement instead of manual. 3 mm thinner case

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Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
Yema

Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
What changes

Quartz movement instead of manual. 4.5 mm thinner case

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Orient Retrograde
Orient

Retrograde

  • 39.5 mm case, 1.5 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.3 mm thicker case

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Orient Stretto Day & Night
Orient

Stretto Day & Night

  • 41.5 mm case, 3.5 mm wider
  • 48 mm lug-to-lug, 1.3 mm longer
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 1 mm thinner case

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Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
What changes

Quartz movement instead of manual. 3 mm thinner case

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Seiko Seiko 5 Sports Field series
Seiko

Seiko 5 Sports Field series

  • 36.4 mm case, 1.6 mm narrower
  • 44.4 mm lug-to-lug, 2.3 mm shorter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 1.5 mm thinner case

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Seiko Essentials Chronograph
Seiko

Essentials Chronograph

  • 38.7 mm case, 0.7 mm wider
  • 45.1 mm lug-to-lug, 1.6 mm shorter
What changes

Quartz movement instead of manual. 1.4 mm thinner case

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Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Earthphase
Swatch

MoonSwatch Mission to Earthphase

  • 42 mm case, 4 mm wider
What changes

Quartz movement instead of manual. $340 recorded MSRP, $91 higher

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Cheaper alternatives· 9

Matches in a lower price band. A recorded MSRP difference is shown only when both prices are known.

Seiko Conceptual SNK807K2
Seiko

Conceptual SNK807K2

  • $115 recorded MSRP, $134 lower
  • 37 mm case, 1 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 3 mm thinner case

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Swatch Blue Influence
Swatch

Blue Influence

  • 37.4 mm case, 0.6 mm narrower
  • 43 mm lug-to-lug, 3.7 mm shorter
What changes

Quartz movement instead of manual. 3.6 mm thinner case

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Casio AW-80
Casio

AW-80

  • $46 recorded MSRP, $203 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 46.8 mm lug-to-lug, 0.1 mm longer
What changes

Quartz movement instead of manual. 0.5 mm thinner case

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Casio EFV-650D
Casio

EFV-650D

  • $120 recorded MSRP, $129 lower
  • 43.5 mm case, 5.5 mm wider
  • 48.6 mm lug-to-lug, 1.9 mm longer
What changes

Quartz movement instead of manual. 3 mm thinner case

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Timex Waterbury Classic Chronograph
Timex

Waterbury Classic Chronograph

  • $119 recorded MSRP, $130 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
What changes

Quartz movement instead of manual

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Seiko SQBR021
Seiko

SQBR021

  • $88 recorded MSRP, $161 lower
  • 36 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • 42.2 mm lug-to-lug, 4.5 mm shorter
What changes

Quartz movement instead of manual. 2.9 mm thinner case

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Swatch Windfall
Swatch

Windfall

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 45.6 mm lug-to-lug, 1.1 mm shorter
What changes

Quartz movement instead of manual. 2 mm thinner case

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Casio EFV-160D
Casio

EFV-160D

  • $120 recorded MSRP, $129 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 47.5 mm lug-to-lug, 0.8 mm longer
What changes

Quartz movement instead of manual. 4 mm thinner case

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Timex Easy Reader Date Expansion Band
Timex

Easy Reader Date Expansion Band

  • $87 recorded MSRP, $162 lower
  • Same 38 mm case diameter
What changes

Quartz movement instead of manual

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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 50 mm lug-to-lug, 3.3 mm longer
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

0.3 mm thicker case. $2,445 recorded MSRP, $2,196 higher

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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 49 mm lug-to-lug, 2.3 mm longer
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

0.3 mm thicker case. $2,445 recorded MSRP, $2,196 higher

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Hanhart 415 ES Reverse Panda
Hanhart

415 ES Reverse Panda

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • 46 mm lug-to-lug, 0.7 mm shorter
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

0.5 mm thinner case. $3,076 recorded MSRP, $2,827 higher

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Norqain Adventure Chrono Swiss Football National Team Limited Edition
Norqain

Adventure Chrono Swiss Football National Team Limited Edition

  • 41 mm case, 3 mm wider
  • 48.9 mm lug-to-lug, 2.2 mm longer
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 1 mm thicker case

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Longines Spirit Pilot Flyback
Longines

Spirit Pilot Flyback

  • 39.5 mm case, 1.5 mm wider
  • 47.4 mm lug-to-lug, 0.7 mm longer
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

0.6 mm thinner case. $5,550 recorded MSRP, $5,301 higher

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Sinn 356 Pilot Classic AS E
Sinn

356 Pilot Classic AS E

  • 38.5 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 1.6 mm thicker case

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Longines Avigation Bigeye
Longines

Avigation Bigeye

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

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.5 mm thicker case

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Hanhart 417 ES 1954 Flyback Reverse Panda 39 mm - Die Ikone
Hanhart

417 ES 1954 Flyback Reverse Panda 39 mm - Die Ikone

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

0.7 mm thinner case. $3,188 recorded MSRP, $2,939 higher

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Stowa Chronograph 1938 black
Stowa

Chronograph 1938 black

  • 41 mm case, 3 mm wider
  • 50.2 mm lug-to-lug, 3.5 mm longer
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.3 mm thinner case

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Massena LAB Archetype 0.0
Massena LAB

Archetype 0.0

  • 42 mm case, 4 mm wider
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

0.5 mm thinner case. $4,250 recorded MSRP, $4,001 higher

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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Broad Arrow
Nivada Grenchen

Chronomaster Broad Arrow

  • Same 38 mm case diameter
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

0.6 mm thicker case. $2,085 recorded MSRP, $1,836 higher

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Longines The Longines Avigation Type a-7 1935
Longines

The Longines Avigation Type a-7 1935

  • 41 mm case, 3 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. $3,450 recorded MSRP, $3,201 higher

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