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Watches/Alternatives/Merkur Hill Salmon

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Alternatives to the Merkur Hill Salmon

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Case diameter
38 mm
Lug-to-lug
45 mm
Movement
Manual
Catalog MSRP
$149
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Closest catalog matchAstor + Banks Fortitude Lite38.5 mm case, 0.5 mm widerSee the match ↓
Lower recorded MSRPMerkur Cross Line Sector$139 recorded MSRP, $10 lowerSee the match ↓
Shorter lug-to-lugOrient Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)44 mm lug-to-lug, 1 mm shorterSee the match ↓

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34 matches

Microbrand picks· 11

Discover smaller makers with catalog similarities to this watch.

Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite
Astor + Banks

Fortitude Lite

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

Automatic movement instead of manual. 8.1 mm thinner case

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ALATO Arvet Automatic 100m 38mm
ALATO

Arvet Automatic 100m 38mm

  • Same 38 mm case diameter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 8.1 mm thinner case

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AV86 1968 Mechanical
AV86

1968 Mechanical

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

7.7 mm thinner case. $249 recorded MSRP, $100 higher

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Nordic Marine Instruments Østersøen
Nordic Marine Instruments

Østersøen

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
What changes

automatic movement instead of manual. $699 recorded MSRP, $550 higher

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Kurono Tokyo Anniversary 2021 Toki
Kurono Tokyo

Anniversary 2021 Toki

  • 37 mm case, 1 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 12 mm thinner case

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MMI Watches Awagami Factory X MMI Fumes Washi Dial
MMI Watches

Awagami Factory X MMI Fumes Washi Dial

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

Automatic movement instead of manual. 7 mm thinner case

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Merkur Cross Line Sector
Merkur

Cross Line Sector

  • $139 recorded MSRP, $10 lower
  • Same 38 mm case diameter
  • 46 mm lug-to-lug, 1 mm longer
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)
Monbrey

L-series (mb1 movement)

  • 38.5 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • 47 mm lug-to-lug, 2 mm longer
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 9 mm thinner case

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Astor + Banks Fortitude Pro
Astor + Banks

Fortitude Pro

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

Automatic movement instead of manual. 7.1 mm thinner case

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Delhi Watch Company DWC Everest III
Delhi Watch Company

DWC Everest III

  • $105 recorded MSRP, $44 lower
  • 37 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • 42 mm lug-to-lug, 3 mm shorter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 6.5 mm thinner case

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Galvin Watch Company Loimu Special Edition
Galvin Watch Company

Loimu Special Edition

  • Same 38 mm case diameter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 7.4 mm thinner case

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Mainstream picks· 11

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

Orient Bambino Limited Edition
Orient

Bambino Limited Edition

  • 38.4 mm case, 0.4 mm wider
  • 44 mm lug-to-lug, 1 mm shorter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 6.5 mm thinner case

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Orient FNR1Q002W0
Orient

FNR1Q002W0

  • 36 mm case, 2 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 6.5 mm thinner case

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Timex Marlin 1965 Reissue
Timex

Marlin 1965 Reissue

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

$259 recorded MSRP, $110 higher

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Orient FNR1Q003W0
Orient

FNR1Q003W0

  • 36 mm case, 2 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 6.5 mm thinner case

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Timex Legacy TW2Y27900
Timex

Legacy TW2Y27900

  • $128 recorded MSRP, $22 lower
  • 36 mm case, 2 mm narrower
What changes

Quartz movement instead of manual

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Mondaine Classic
Mondaine

Classic

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
What changes

Quartz movement instead of manual. $188 recorded MSRP, $39 higher

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Swatch Skin Classic
Swatch

Skin Classic

  • Same 38 mm case diameter
  • 45.6 mm lug-to-lug, 0.6 mm longer
What changes

Quartz movement instead of manual. 13.2 mm thinner case

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Seiko Conceptual SNXS79K1
Seiko

Conceptual SNXS79K1

  • $133 recorded MSRP, $16 lower
  • 37 mm case, 1 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual

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Seiko SNK355k1
Seiko

SNK355k1

  • $145 recorded MSRP, $4 lower
  • 37 mm case, 1 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual

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Mondaine Classic 36mm
Mondaine

Classic 36mm

  • 36 mm case, 2 mm narrower
What changes

Quartz movement instead of manual. $188 recorded MSRP, $39 higher

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Seiko Seiko 5 SNKK27K1
Seiko

Seiko 5 SNKK27K1

  • $133 recorded MSRP, $16 lower
  • 37 mm case, 1 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual

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Cheaper alternatives· 1

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

Casio Enticer MTP-1302
Casio

Enticer MTP-1302

  • $67 recorded MSRP, $82 lower
  • 38.5 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
What changes

Quartz movement instead of manual

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Pricier alternatives· 11

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

Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Auto

  • Same 38 mm case diameter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 7.5 mm thinner case

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Bulova Surveyor
Bulova

Surveyor

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. $475 recorded MSRP, $326 higher

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Movado Heritage Ondoplan
Movado

Heritage Ondoplan

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. $1,047 recorded MSRP, $898 higher

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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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Orient Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)
Orient

Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)

  • 38.4 mm case, 0.4 mm wider
  • 44 mm lug-to-lug, 1 mm shorter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 6.5 mm thinner case

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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, $246 higher

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Orient Golden Eye II
Orient

Golden Eye II

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

Automatic movement instead of manual. 8 mm thinner case

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Tissot Classic Dream
Tissot

Classic Dream

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 40 mm lug-to-lug, 5 mm shorter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 8.8 mm thinner case

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Longines Conquest Heritage
Longines

Conquest Heritage

  • Same 38 mm case diameter
  • 48.1 mm lug-to-lug, 3.1 mm longer
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 8.2 mm thinner case

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Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto
Hamilton

American Classic Valiant Auto

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 8.6 mm thinner case

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Fears Brunswick 38 (Steel)
Fears

Brunswick 38 (Steel)

  • Same 38 mm case diameter
  • 42 mm lug-to-lug, 3 mm shorter
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

1 mm thicker case. $2,792 recorded MSRP, $2,643 higher

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