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Merkur Horologe Watch
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Merkur Horologe Watch

38 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
38mm
Movement
Manual
MSRP
$140
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Merkur Horologe Watch is the Timex Legacy 36mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch ($199) — looks nearly identical and Similar size. If price is the constraint, the Casio Enticer MTP-1302 at $67 (vs $140 for the Horologe Watch) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the ALATO Arvet Automatic 100m 38mm is the standout microbrand take — looks nearly identical and Same size.

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38 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief, usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

ALATO Arvet Automatic 100m 38mm
ALATOmicro

Arvet Automatic 100m 38mm

6 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$694MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Horologe Watch
Farer Durham Pullman - Nearly New
Farermicro

Durham Pullman - Nearly New

 
38.5mm·Manual
$735MSRP
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anOrdain Model 1
anOrdainmicro

Model 1

8 variants
38mm·Manual
$3,804MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Horologe Watch
Dryden Heartlander Automatic
Drydenmicro

Heartlander Automatic

10 variants · Heartlander
38mm·Automatic·101m WR
$600MSRP
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Ocean to Orbit Lhotse
Ocean to Orbitmicro

Lhotse

12 variants
38.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,195MSRP
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Ressence TYPE 9
Ressencemicro

TYPE 9

4 variants
39mm·Automatic
$16,900MSRP
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Dumoreau DM02
Dumoreaumicro

DM02

9 variants
39mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,800MSRP
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Geist Tiki
Geistmicro

Tiki

5 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$522MSRP
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anOrdain Model 2
anOrdainmicro

Model 2

3 variants
38mm·Manual
$2,673MSRP
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Omnis LUNA
Omnismicro

LUNA

16 variants
39mm·Automatic
$353MSRP
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Arcange Watches AS Series
Arcange Watchesmicro
Automatic Sector

AS Series

7 variants
37.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$636MSRP
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Farer Mansfield - Nearly New
Farermicro

Mansfield - Nearly New

 
38.5mm·Manual
$735MSRP
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Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price: same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Timex Legacy 36mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Legacy 36mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 
36mm·Quartz·200m WR
$199MSRP
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Orient Bambino Solar Quartz
Orient

Bambino Solar Quartz

4 variants · Bambino
38.4mm·Solar
$265MSRP
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Timex Marlin Jet Quartz 38mm Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Jet Quartz 38mm Fabric Strap Watch

3 variants
38mm·Quartz
$229MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Horologe Watch
Timex MK1 Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

MK1 Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch

2 variants
40mm·Hybrid·200m WR
$239MSRP
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Mondaine Classic, 36 mm, Stainless Steel Green Watch
Mondaine

Classic, 36 mm, Stainless Steel Green Watch

 
36mm·Quartz
$170MSRP
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Mondaine Mondaine Classic 36mm
Mondaine
Classic,

Mondaine Classic 36mm

3 variants
36mm·Quartz
$188MSRP
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Seiko Conceptual SNK807K2
Seiko
Seiko 5

Conceptual SNK807K2

 
37mm·Automatic
$115MSRP
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Casio Edifice EFK-100D
Casio

Edifice EFK-100D

Ref. EFK-100D-7A
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Horologe Watch
Casio GM-S2110
Casio
G-Shock

GM-S2110

2 variants · G-Shock
40.5mm·Quartz·200m WR
$200MSRP
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Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
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Seiko Seiko 5 SNKK27K1
Seiko

Seiko 5 SNKK27K1

Ref. SNKK27K1
37mm·Automatic
$133MSRP
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Swatch Big Bold SwatchPAY
Swatch
Bnwpay

Big Bold SwatchPAY

4 variants · Bnwpay
41mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 2

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Casio Enticer MTP-1302
Casio

Enticer MTP-1302

4 variants
38.5mm·Quartz
$67MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Horologe Watch
Timex Expedition Scout 40mm Fabric Slip-Thru Strap Watch - TW4B15500
Timex

Expedition Scout 40mm Fabric Slip-Thru Strap Watch - TW4B15500

 
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$50MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint: luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Stowa Flieger Classic 40 Baumuster B
Stowamicro

Flieger Classic 40 Baumuster B

3 variants
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Stowa Flieger Verus 40 Baumuster B
Stowamicro

Flieger Verus 40 Baumuster B

 
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Stowa Flieger Vintage 40 Baumuster B
Stowamicro

Flieger Vintage 40 Baumuster B

 
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Horologe Watch
Frederique Constant Highlife Automatic Cosc
Frederique Constant

Highlife Automatic Cosc

11 variants
39/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
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Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Automatic
$299MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Horologe Watch
Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
Yema

Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

4 variants · Wristmaster
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,490MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer

2 variants · Ref. H76205530
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,095MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Club Campus 38 electric green
NOMOS Glashütte

Club Campus 38 electric green

Ref. 726
38.5mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,070MSRP
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Orient Bambino No Date
Orient

Bambino No Date

 
38.4mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Horologe Watch
Longines CONQUEST
Longines

CONQUEST

7 variants · Ref. L3.720.4.02.6
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,400MSRP
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Norqain Adventure Sport 37mm Green
Norqain

Adventure Sport 37mm Green

 
37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,446MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Horologe Watch
Frederique Constant Classics Vintage Rally Healey Automatic
Frederique Constant

Classics Vintage Rally Healey Automatic

2 variants
36/40mm·Automatic
$1,795MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Horologe Watch
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