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Watches/Alternatives/Merkur Chronograph Watch

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Alternatives to the Merkur Chronograph Watch

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Case diameter
38 mm
Lug-to-lug
46 mm
Movement
Manual
Catalog MSRP
$320
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Closest catalog matchRGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs38.2 mm case, 0.2 mm widerSee the match ↓
Lower recorded MSRPMerkur Regulator Date Men Watch$133 recorded MSRP, $187 lowerSee the match ↓
Shorter lug-to-lugStudio Underd0g Chronograph44.5 mm lug-to-lug, 1.5 mm shorterSee the match ↓

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51 matches

Microbrand picks· 17

Discover smaller makers with catalog similarities to this watch.

Lebois & Co Pulse Chronograph 324.472
Lebois & Co

Pulse Chronograph 324.472

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • 47.4 mm lug-to-lug, 1.4 mm longer
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

0.9 mm thicker case. $3,813 recorded MSRP, $3,493 higher

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Seagull 1963 Series Archimedean Spiral Pulsometer Scale Gradué Pour 30 Pulsations 40mm
Seagull

1963 Series Archimedean Spiral Pulsometer Scale Gradué Pour 30 Pulsations 40mm

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 47 mm lug-to-lug, 1 mm longer
  • Same Seagull ST1901 caliber
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 1 mm thicker case

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Furlan Marri Flyback
Furlan Marri

Flyback

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

0.2 mm thicker case. $3,107 recorded MSRP, $2,787 higher

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Studio Underd0g Chronograph
Studio Underd0g

Chronograph

  • 38.5 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • 44.5 mm lug-to-lug, 1.5 mm shorter
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

0.6 mm thicker case. $2,200 recorded MSRP, $1,880 higher

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Kobold Régulateur Handwound
Kobold

Régulateur Handwound

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

3 mm thinner case. $4,250 recorded MSRP, $3,930 higher

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Merkur Regulator Date Men Watch
Merkur

Regulator Date Men Watch

  • $133 recorded MSRP, $187 lower
  • Same 38 mm case diameter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual

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Arsene Lippens Visionario
Arsene Lippens

Visionario

  • 39.5 mm case, 1.5 mm wider
  • 45.5 mm lug-to-lug, 0.5 mm shorter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.5 mm thicker case

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Lebois & Co Baton Chronograph 324.478
Lebois & Co

Baton Chronograph 324.478

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • 47.4 mm lug-to-lug, 1.4 mm longer
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

0.9 mm thicker case. $3,813 recorded MSRP, $3,493 higher

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Duxot Accelero Automatic Chronograph Luminara Limited Edition
Duxot

Accelero Automatic Chronograph Luminara Limited Edition

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • 48.5 mm lug-to-lug, 2.5 mm longer
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. $549 recorded MSRP, $229 higher

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F.P.Journe Astronomic Souveraine
F.P.Journe

Astronomic Souveraine

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

0.8 mm thicker case

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Nezumi Studios VOITURE – Ref. VM2.1102
Nezumi Studios

VOITURE – Ref. VM2.1102

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

Automatic movement instead of manual. $1,063 recorded MSRP, $743 higher

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OAN.GIO Occulus
OAN.GIO

Occulus

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 45.9 mm lug-to-lug, 0.1 mm shorter
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

2.1 mm thinner case. $2,190 recorded MSRP, $1,870 higher

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Feynman Timekeepers Cove
Feynman Timekeepers

Cove

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.2 mm thinner case

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Berneron Quantième Annuel
Berneron

Quantième Annuel

  • Same 38 mm case diameter
  • 45 mm lug-to-lug, 1 mm shorter
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

3 mm thinner case. $172,452 recorded MSRP, $172,132 higher

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Baltic Prismic
Baltic

Prismic

  • 36 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • 44 mm lug-to-lug, 2 mm shorter
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

4 mm thinner case. $1,069 recorded MSRP, $749 higher

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Wessex Watches Peerless
Wessex Watches

Peerless

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

2 mm thinner case. $3,493 recorded MSRP, $3,173 higher

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Thorn 36mm VD78 Quartz Dress Watch T002 D2
Thorn

36mm VD78 Quartz Dress Watch T002 D2

  • $70 recorded MSRP, $250 lower
  • 36 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • 40 mm lug-to-lug, 6 mm shorter
What changes

Quartz movement instead of manual. 1.6 mm thinner case

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Mainstream picks· 13

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

RGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs
RGM Watches

Model 455 Classic Chronographs

  • 38.2 mm case, 0.2 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.9 mm thicker case

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Longines TUXEDO
Longines

TUXEDO

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 49.4 mm lug-to-lug, 3.4 mm longer
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.6 mm thicker case

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Massena LAB Archetype 1.0
Massena LAB

Archetype 1.0

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

1 mm thicker case. $4,250 recorded MSRP, $3,930 higher

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Grand Seiko SBGK007
Grand Seiko

SBGK007

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • 44 mm lug-to-lug, 2 mm shorter
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

1.4 mm thinner case. $7,300 recorded MSRP, $6,980 higher

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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 thicker case. $4,250 recorded MSRP, $3,930 higher

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Yema Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series Limited Edition
Yema

Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series Limited Edition

  • 41 mm case, 3 mm wider
  • 47 mm lug-to-lug, 1 mm longer
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.5 mm thinner case

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Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
Longines

MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 49.5 mm lug-to-lug, 3.5 mm longer
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 1.2 mm thicker case

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Yema Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series
Yema

Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
What changes

Quartz movement instead of manual. 2.8 mm thinner case

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Yema Flygraf Navigator
Yema

Flygraf Navigator

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.9 mm thicker case

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Junghans Meister Chronoscope, Date English
Junghans

Meister Chronoscope, Date English

  • 40.7 mm case, 2.7 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.9 mm thicker case

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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

1.6 mm thicker case. $2,085 recorded MSRP, $1,765 higher

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Sinn 356 Sa PILOT III Commerzbank
Sinn

356 Sa PILOT III Commerzbank

  • 38.5 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 2 mm thicker case

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Horage Lensman 2
Horage

Lensman 2

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • 45.8 mm lug-to-lug, 0.2 mm shorter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 3 mm thinner case

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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.

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. 0.5 mm thinner case

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Seiko Conceptual SNK807K2
Seiko

Conceptual SNK807K2

  • $115 recorded MSRP, $205 lower
  • 37 mm case, 1 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 2 mm thinner case

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Timex Waterbury Classic Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Waterbury Classic Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch

  • $119 recorded MSRP, $201 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
What changes

Quartz movement instead of manual

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Seiko Conceptual SNXS79K1
Seiko

Conceptual SNXS79K1

  • $133 recorded MSRP, $187 lower
  • 37 mm case, 1 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual

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Casio EFV-160D
Casio

EFV-160D

  • $120 recorded MSRP, $200 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 47.5 mm lug-to-lug, 1.5 mm longer
What changes

Quartz movement instead of manual. 3 mm thinner case

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Seiko SNK355k1
Seiko

SNK355k1

  • $145 recorded MSRP, $175 lower
  • 37 mm case, 1 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual

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Casio AW-80
Casio

AW-80

  • $46 recorded MSRP, $274 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 46.8 mm lug-to-lug, 0.8 mm longer
What changes

Quartz movement instead of manual. 0.5 mm thicker case

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Timex Harry Potter x Timex Weekender
Timex

Harry Potter x Timex Weekender

  • $139 recorded MSRP, $181 lower
  • Same 38 mm case diameter
What changes

Quartz movement instead of manual

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Swatch Windfall
Swatch

Windfall

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 45.6 mm lug-to-lug, 0.4 mm shorter
What changes

Quartz movement instead of manual. 1 mm thinner 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.

IWC Schaffhausen Iw3914 Portofino Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen

Iw3914 Portofino Chronograph

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.3 mm thinner case

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Fortis Stratoliner S-41
Fortis

Stratoliner S-41

  • 41 mm case, 3 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 1 mm thicker case

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Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm
Omega

Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm

  • Same 38 mm case diameter
  • 44.9 mm lug-to-lug, 1.1 mm shorter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 1.7 mm thicker case

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Massena LAB Uni-Racer
Massena LAB

Uni-Racer

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

4 mm thinner case. $3,495 recorded MSRP, $3,175 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, 3 mm longer
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

1.3 mm thicker case. $2,445 recorded MSRP, $2,125 higher

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Junghans Telemeter
Junghans

Telemeter

  • 40.8 mm case, 2.8 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.4 mm thinner case

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema

  • 42 mm case, 4 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.2 mm thinner case

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Hanhart 415 ES Panda 39 mm
Hanhart

415 ES Panda 39 mm

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

0.5 mm thicker case. $2,851 recorded MSRP, $2,531 higher

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Breitling Top Time B01
Breitling

Top Time B01

  • 41 mm case, 3 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.3 mm thicker case

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Hanhart 417 ES 1954 Flyback Panda, 39 mm
Hanhart

417 ES 1954 Flyback Panda, 39 mm

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

0.3 mm thicker case. $3,183 recorded MSRP, $2,863 higher

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Movado Alta Centurion Chronograph
Movado

Alta Centurion Chronograph

  • 41 mm case, 3 mm wider
  • 47 mm lug-to-lug, 1 mm longer
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 1.6 mm thinner case

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TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.9 mm thicker case

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