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Watches/Alternatives/Merkur Chinese Elements Retro Watch

Watch alternatives

Alternatives to the Merkur Chinese Elements Retro Watch

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Case diameter
46 mm
Lug-to-lug
Not recorded
Movement
Automatic
Catalog MSRP
$135
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Closest catalog matchBahrami Watches Ω - 0242 mm case, 4 mm narrowerSee the match ↓
Lower recorded MSRPMerkur Regulator Date Men Watch$133 recorded MSRP, $2 lowerSee the match ↓

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44 matches

Microbrand picks· 18

Discover smaller makers with catalog similarities to this watch.

Bahrami Watches Ω - 02
Bahrami Watches

Ω - 02

  • 42 mm case, 4 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.3 mm thicker case. $750 recorded MSRP, $615 higher

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Zero West S5e Spitfire Escape
Zero West

S5e Spitfire Escape

  • 42 mm case, 4 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.7 mm thicker case. $3,250 recorded MSRP, $3,115 higher

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22 Studio Concrete Watch Automatic 45mm Sport Edition
22 Studio

Concrete Watch Automatic 45mm Sport Edition

  • 45 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

3 mm thicker case. $1,100 recorded MSRP, $965 higher

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Bahrami Watches Ω-04
Bahrami Watches

Ω-04

  • 42 mm case, 4 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.3 mm thicker case. $585 recorded MSRP, $450 higher

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Merkur Regulator Date Men Watch
Merkur

Regulator Date Men Watch

  • $133 recorded MSRP, $2 lower
  • 38 mm case, 8 mm narrower
  • Same ST16 caliber
What changes

1.5 mm thicker case

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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
AVI-8

Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic

  • 43 mm case, 3 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thicker case. $295 recorded MSRP, $160 higher

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Farer WORLD TIMER
Farer

WORLD TIMER

  • 39 mm case, 7 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.5 mm thinner case. $1,575 recorded MSRP, $1,440 higher

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Lum-Tec Combat Field
Lum-Tec

Combat Field

  • 44 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$995 recorded MSRP, $860 higher

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Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 25 (Marketplace)
Marloe Watch Company

Motorsport 25 (Marketplace)

  • 41 mm case, 5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.4 mm thinner case. $229 recorded MSRP, $94 higher

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Merkur 42mm PIERRE PAULIN Jumping Hour Watch
Merkur

42mm PIERRE PAULIN Jumping Hour Watch

  • 48 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

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

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Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 25
Marloe Watch Company

Motorsport 25

  • 41 mm case, 5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.4 mm thinner case. $299 recorded MSRP, $164 higher

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Nodus Sector II Field Titanium
Nodus

Sector II Field Titanium

  • 38 mm case, 8 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.2 mm thicker case. $550 recorded MSRP, $415 higher

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AVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster Sector Meca-Quartz
AVI-8

Flyboy Airmaster Sector Meca-Quartz

  • 40 mm case, 6 mm narrower
What changes

Meca-Quartz movement instead of automatic. 1 mm thicker case

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Arsene Lippens Visionario
Arsene Lippens

Visionario

  • 39.5 mm case, 6.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2 mm thicker case. $2,562 recorded MSRP, $2,427 higher

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Nodus Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote
Nodus

Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote

  • 38 mm case, 8 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.2 mm thicker case. $600 recorded MSRP, $465 higher

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Anders & Co. Timepieces AC1 Chronograph
Anders & Co. Timepieces

AC1 Chronograph

  • 38 mm case, 8 mm narrower
What changes

Quartz movement instead of automatic. 0.4 mm thinner case

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Anders & Co. Timepieces AC1 Chronograph Bloodstone
Anders & Co. Timepieces

AC1 Chronograph Bloodstone

  • 38 mm case, 8 mm narrower
What changes

Quartz movement instead of automatic. 0.2 mm thinner case

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Lima Watch Kronosprinter
Lima Watch

Kronosprinter

  • 37 mm case, 9 mm narrower
What changes

Mecaquartz movement instead of automatic. 1.5 mm thinner case

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Mainstream picks· 12

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

Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens
Seiko

Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

  • 41.8 mm case, 4.2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thicker case. $595 recorded MSRP, $460 higher

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Otsuka Lotec 6号
Otsuka Lotec

6号

  • 42.6 mm case, 3.4 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.3 mm thicker case

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Frederique Constant Classics Heart Beat Moonphase Date
Frederique Constant

Classics Heart Beat Moonphase Date

  • 40 mm case, 6 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.5 mm thinner case. $2,295 recorded MSRP, $2,160 higher

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Sinn 308 Hunting Watch
Sinn

308 Hunting Watch

  • 40 mm case, 6 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.5 mm thicker case. $3,154 recorded MSRP, $3,019 higher

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Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
Yema

Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

  • 39 mm case, 7 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.5 mm thinner case. $2,490 recorded MSRP, $2,355 higher

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Massena LAB Studio Underd0g x Massena LAB Champagne & Caviar
Massena LAB

Studio Underd0g x Massena LAB Champagne & Caviar

  • 44.5 mm case, 1.5 mm narrower
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 2.1 mm thicker case

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Orient Bambino Version 9
Orient

Bambino Version 9

  • 41.5 mm case, 4.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.7 mm thicker case. $385 recorded MSRP, $250 higher

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Orient Multi-Year Calendar
Orient

Multi-Year Calendar

  • 43.5 mm case, 2.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$280 recorded MSRP, $145 higher

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Citizen Corso
Citizen

Corso

  • 44 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$296 recorded MSRP, $161 higher

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Yema Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series Limited Edition
Yema

Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series Limited Edition

  • 41 mm case, 5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thicker case. $2,390 recorded MSRP, $2,255 higher

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Junghans Meister Chronoscope, Date English
Junghans

Meister Chronoscope, Date English

  • 40.7 mm case, 5.3 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.4 mm thicker case. $2,900 recorded MSRP, $2,765 higher

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Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time

  • 40.5 mm case, 5.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.9 mm thicker case. $595 recorded MSRP, $460 higher

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Cheaper alternatives· 2

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

Casio AE-1000W
Casio

AE-1000W

  • $40 recorded MSRP, $95 lower
  • 45 mm case, 1 mm narrower
What changes

Quartz movement instead of automatic. 2.3 mm thicker case

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Timex Expedition Scout 40mm Fabric Strap Watch - TW4B32900
Timex

Expedition Scout 40mm Fabric Strap Watch - TW4B32900

  • $50 recorded MSRP, $86 lower
  • 40 mm case, 6 mm narrower
What changes

Quartz movement instead of automatic

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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 Field Titanium Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Titanium Auto

  • 42 mm case, 4 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$1,195 recorded MSRP, $1,060 higher

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Orient Retro Future Camera (Revival) Limited Edition
Orient

Retro Future Camera (Revival) Limited Edition

  • Same 46 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$490 recorded MSRP, $355 higher

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Yema Skin Diver Slim CMM.20
Yema

Skin Diver Slim CMM.20

  • 47 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.5 mm thinner case. $2,490 recorded MSRP, $2,355 higher

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Stowa Flieger Classic 40 Baumuster B
Stowa

Flieger Classic 40 Baumuster B

  • 40 mm case, 6 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.9 mm thinner case

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Invicta Pro Diver 28948
Invicta

Pro Diver 28948

  • 47 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

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

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Invicta Pro Diver 3044
Invicta

Pro Diver 3044

  • 47 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

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

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Orient RA-AR01
Orient

RA-AR01

  • Same 46 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$305 recorded MSRP, $170 higher

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Glycine Men's Combat 6 Classic 43mm Automatic Watch GL0298
Glycine

Men's Combat 6 Classic 43mm Automatic Watch GL0298

  • 43 mm case, 3 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$515 recorded MSRP, $380 higher

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Orient RA-AK0402E10A
Orient

RA-AK0402E10A

  • 49.5 mm case, 3.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$325 recorded MSRP, $190 higher

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Autodromo monoposto automatic
Autodromo

monoposto automatic

  • 43 mm case, 3 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.5 mm thinner case. $895 recorded MSRP, $760 higher

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Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Frogman Auto

  • Same 46 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.1 mm thicker case. $1,395 recorded MSRP, $1,260 higher

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Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto

  • 45 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.3 mm thicker case. $1,375 recorded MSRP, $1,240 higher

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