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Merkur Universal Time Watch
Finding alternatives to

Merkur Universal Time Watch

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

Case
40mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$149
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Merkur Universal Time Watch is the Orient Esteem II ($285) — automatic and Same size. From the independents, the Sheffield 1A SCR II Blue is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko NH35) and Automatic.

32 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

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

Sheffield 1A SCR II Blue
Sheffieldmicro

1A SCR II Blue

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$278MSRP
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Eoniq Diver - DBK01
Eoniqmicro

Diver - DBK01

20 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$248MSRP
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Shiro Kara Vintage (SKV) Diver
Shiro Karamicro

Vintage (SKV) Diver

5 variants
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$608MSRP
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PAROS Soloist
PAROSmicro

Soloist

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$249MSRP
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Cincinnati Watch Company Silver Beauty - Year of the Horse
Cincinnati Watch Companymicro

Silver Beauty - Year of the Horse

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,195MSRP
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Merkur SEIZENN Pure Bronze CuSn8 Black
Merkurmicro

SEIZENN Pure Bronze CuSn8 Black

 
44mm·Automatic·600m WR
$249MSRP
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Cooper Watches MWC 24 Jewel 1982 Pattern 300m Automatic Military Divers Watch with Sapphire (Date)
Cooper Watchesmicro

MWC 24 Jewel 1982 Pattern 300m Automatic Military Divers Watch with Sapphire (Date)

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$354MSRP
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CIGA Design BLUE PLANET II
CIGA Designmicro

BLUE PLANET II

 
43mm·Automatic
$1,199MSRP
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Coromandel watch company Tanjore Edition
Coromandel watch companymicro

Tanjore Edition

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$100MSRP
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Praesidus Utah Beach A-11
Praesidusmicro
A-11

Utah Beach A-11

3 variants · A-11
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$495MSRP
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Thorn Vintage 50-Fathoms Automatic Men Watch
Thornmicro

Vintage 50-Fathoms Automatic Men Watch

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$149MSRP
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Svalbard Flieger EJ12
Svalbardmicro

Flieger EJ12

 
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$250MSRP
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Mainstream picks· 8

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 Esteem II
Orient

Esteem II

 
41mm·Automatic
$285MSRP
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Orient Bambino No Date
Orient

Bambino No Date

4 variants
38.4mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
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Orient Bambino No Date
Orient

Bambino No Date

 
38.4mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
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Timex for Iron Maiden 1986 Tribute 40mm HNBR Strap Watch
Timex

for Iron Maiden 1986 Tribute 40mm HNBR Strap Watch

 
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$249MSRP
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Timex Weekender New England Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Weekender New England Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch

2 variants
40mm·Quartz
$189MSRP
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Swatch Septante Blue
Swatch

Septante Blue

Ref. SUOZ181
41mm·Quartz
—MSRP
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Timex Expedition Field Solar 41mm Eco-Friendly Fabric Strap Watch - TW2Y30000
Timex

Expedition Field Solar 41mm Eco-Friendly Fabric Strap Watch - TW2Y30000

 
41mm·Quartz·200m WR
$153MSRP
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Citizen FE7110
Citizen

FE7110

 
40mm·Solar
$263MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Invicta Pro Diver 23678
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 23678

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Frederique Constant Highlife Heart Beat Automatic
Frederique Constant

Highlife Heart Beat Automatic

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,295MSRP
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Invicta Pro Diver 8927OB
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 8927OB

7 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Invicta Pro Diver 8930OB
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 8930OB

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Leather Bracelet Surveyor 96A310
Bulova
Surveyor

Black Dial Leather Bracelet Surveyor 96A310

4 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$925MSRP
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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V
Christopher Ward

C1 Jump Hour Mk V

3 variants · Ref. C01-39AJH4-S00B0-MG
39mm·Automatic
$3,095MSRP
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Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Automatic
$299MSRP
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Timex Expedition Pioneer Titanium Automatic 41mm HNBR Synthetic Rubber Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Pioneer Titanium Automatic 41mm HNBR Synthetic Rubber Strap Watch

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$479MSRP
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Yema Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series Limited Edition
Yema

Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series Limited Edition

2 variants · Rallygraf
41mm·Automatic
$2,390MSRP
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Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour
Fears

Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour

7 variants · Brunswick
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,498MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$1,995MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Longhorn 96A334
Bulova
Longhorn

Black Dial Leather Strap Longhorn 96A334

 
39mm·Automatic
$750MSRP
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