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Merkur Single.hand Automatic watch
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Merkur Single.hand Automatic watch

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

Case
38mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$139
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Merkur Single.hand Automatic watch is the Orient FNR1Q003W0 ($155) — looks nearly identical and Automatic. From the independents, the Merkur Intaglio Watch is the standout microbrand take — same family (Vintage) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Orient Bambino No Date ($295) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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36 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Merkur Intaglio Watch
Merkurmicro
Vintage

Intaglio Watch

5 variants
38mm·Manual
$129MSRP
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AV86 1968 Mechanical
AV86micro

1968 Mechanical

6 variants
39mm·Manual
$425MSRP
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Milifortic Jumping Hour Vintage Automatic R077
Miliforticmicro
Milifortic Dress Watch

Jumping Hour Vintage Automatic R077

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$135MSRP
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Trematic Archivio Uno ref. 502
Trematicmicro

Archivio Uno ref. 502

6 variants
38mm·Automatic
$900MSRP
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OraOrea Coriolis Pointer Date
OraOreamicro

Coriolis Pointer Date

3 variants
38.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,950MSRP
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Laco Vancouver
Lacomicro

Vancouver

 
36mm·Automatic
$1,190MSRP
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Arcange Watches AS Series
Arcange Watchesmicro
Automatic Sector

AS Series

7 variants
37.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$637MSRP
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Sternglas Naos Automatik
Sternglasmicro

Naos Automatik

2 variants
38mm·Automatic
$399MSRP
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1963 Watches Air Force Edition 1963 Seagull Movement
1963 Watchesmicro

Air Force Edition 1963 Seagull Movement

4 variants
38/40/42mm·Manual
$478MSRP
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Markwell Watches Memento Mori
Markwell Watchesmicro

Memento Mori

2 variants
37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$595MSRP
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Thorn A11 36mm Stainless steel Retro Military Watch
Thornmicro

A11 36mm Stainless steel Retro Military Watch

5 variants
36mm·Automatic·200m WR
$159MSRP
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Laine V38 Guilloche
Lainemicro

V38 Guilloche

4 variants
38mm·Automatic
$14,166MSRP
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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.

Orient FNR1Q003W0
Orient

FNR1Q003W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$155MSRP
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Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 2
Orient

Bambino Version 2

5 variants · Bambino
40.5mm·Automatic
$270MSRP
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Orient FNR1Q002W0
Orient

FNR1Q002W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$165MSRP
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Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

Ref. YAS100D
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
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Timex Marlin 1965 Reissue Hand-Wound 34mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin 1965 Reissue Hand-Wound 34mm Leather Strap Watch

 
34mm·Manual
$259MSRP
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Timex MK1 for J.Crew 36mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

MK1 for J.Crew 36mm Leather Strap Watch

 
36mm·Quartz
$198MSRP
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Timex Harry Potter x Timex Weekender
Timex

Harry Potter x Timex Weekender

3 variants
38mm·Quartz
$139MSRP
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Casio Edifice EFK-100D
Casio

Edifice EFK-100D

Ref. EFK-100D-7A
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Swatch The Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Summer Ed
Swatch

The Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Summer Ed

Ref. SUTZ407
42mm·Automatic
$170MSRP
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Mondaine Classic
Mondaine

Classic

5 variants
40mm·Quartz
$188MSRP
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Mondaine Mondaine Classic 36mm
Mondaine
Classic,

Mondaine Classic 36mm

3 variants
36mm·Quartz
$188MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Orient Bambino No Date
Orient

Bambino No Date

4 variants
38.4mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
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Sinn 1736 St I 4N
Sinn
Series 1736/1739/1746

1736 St I 4N

 
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,030MSRP
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Orient Bambino Limited Edition
Orient

Bambino Limited Edition

 
38.4mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
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Junghans max bill Regulator Edition 60
Junghans

max bill Regulator Edition 60

 
38mm·Automatic
$2,890MSRP
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Junghans max bill Automatic
Junghans

max bill Automatic

9 variants
38mm·Automatic
$1,770MSRP
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Tissot Everytime Swissmatic
Tissot

Everytime Swissmatic

Ref. T109.407.36.031.00
40mm·Automatic
$495MSRP
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Junghans Meister Handaufzug
Junghans

Meister Handaufzug

3 variants
37.7mm·Automatic
$1,850MSRP
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Orient Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Bambino
Orient

Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Bambino

 
38.4mm·Automatic
$485MSRP
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Tissot Classic Dream
Tissot

Classic Dream

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$550MSRP
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Timex Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Leather Strap Watch

 
37mm·Automatic
$279MSRP
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Stowa Partitio Classic
Stowamicro

Partitio Classic

5 variants
37mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Vertex M36 PRESSURE Edition
Vertex

M36 PRESSURE Edition

 
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,888MSRP
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