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Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black

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

Case
38mm
Movement
Manual
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$319
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black is the Stowa Chronograph 1938 black — racing chrono and Visually similar. If price is the constraint, the Casio Edifice EFK-100D covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Seagull 1963 Series Original D304 Chronograph Watch Sky Voyage Edition 40mm is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seagull ST1901) and Racing chrono. Stepping up, the RGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs ($7,950) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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46 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Seagull 1963 Series Original D304 Chronograph Watch Sky Voyage Edition 40mm
Seagullmicro
Seagull 1963

1963 Series Original D304 Chronograph Watch Sky Voyage Edition 40mm

 
40mm·Manual
$789MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Impossible Watch Company IMP Chronograph
Impossible Watch Companymicro

IMP Chronograph

3 variants
38.5mm·Manual
$595MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Serket Watch Co Overdrive Chronograph
Serket Watch Comicro

Overdrive Chronograph

8 variants · Ref. SWC2026ODCSG0001
42mm·Manual·100m WR
$499MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Studio Underd0g Watermel0n (Gen3)
Studio Underd0gmicro
01 Series

Watermel0n (Gen3)

4 variants
38.5mm·Manual
$800MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Seagull 1963 Chronograph Watch
Seagullmicro
Seagull 1963

1963 Chronograph Watch

2 variants
40mm·Manual
$789MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Seagull 1963 Series "Wind Chaser" Chronograph 40mm
Seagullmicro
Seagull 1963

1963 Series "Wind Chaser" Chronograph 40mm

3 variants
40mm·Manual
$729MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Vertigo Watches Pilot One V2
Vertigo Watchesmicro

Pilot One V2

3 variants
41mm·Manual·100m WR
$673MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Furlan Marri Flyback
Furlan Marrimicro

Flyback

3 variants
38mm·Manual
$3,107MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Merkur Chronograph Watch
Merkurmicro

Chronograph Watch

2 variants
38mm·Manual
$320MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
1963 Watches Icon II - Blue
1963 Watchesmicro

Icon II - Blue

2 variants
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$633MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Dumoreau Monopusher Chronograph
Dumoreaumicro

Monopusher Chronograph

2 variants
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234
Islandermicro
Under $50

Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234

 
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$599MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black

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.

Stowa Chronograph 1938 black
Stowamicro

Chronograph 1938 black

 
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

2 variants · Rallygraf
39mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Damasko DC56
Damaskomicro

DC56

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz
Nivada Grenchen

Chronoking Mecaquartz

 
38mm·Meca-Quartz·100m WR
$610MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Yema Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series
Yema

Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series

3 variants · Rallygraf
39mm·Quartz
$449MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Stowa Marine Classic Chrono
Stowamicro

Marine Classic Chrono

 
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Damasko DC58
Damaskomicro

DC58

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Earthphase
Swatch

MoonSwatch Mission to Earthphase

Ref. SO33M700
42mm·Quartz
$340MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Timex Marlin Jet Quartz Chronograph
Timex

Marlin Jet Quartz Chronograph

2 variants
40mm·Quartz
$279MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Timex Q Timex Continental Chronograph 36mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Q Timex Continental Chronograph 36mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

3 variants
36mm·Quartz·200m WR
$259MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Damasko DC57
Damaskomicro

DC57

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black

Cheaper alternatives· 10

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

Casio Edifice EFK-100D
Casio

Edifice EFK-100D

Ref. EFK-100D-7A
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Seiko Conceptual SNK807K2
Seiko
Seiko 5

Conceptual SNK807K2

 
37mm·Automatic
$115MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Swatch Blue Influence
Swatch
Irony

Blue Influence

Ref. YGS765G
37.4mm·Quartz
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Casio AW-80
Casio

AW-80

4 variants
40mm·Quartz
$46MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Timex Waterbury Classic Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Waterbury Classic Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$119MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Casio EFV-160D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-160D

3 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Seiko Seiko 5 SNKK27K1
Seiko

Seiko 5 SNKK27K1

Ref. SNKK27K1
37mm·Automatic
$133MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Timex Expedition Field Chronograph 43mm Resin Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Field Chronograph 43mm Resin Strap Watch

 
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$75MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Timex Harry Potter x Timex Weekender
Timex

Harry Potter x Timex Weekender

4 variants
38mm·Quartz
$139MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Swatch Windfall
Swatch

Windfall

 
40mm·Quartz
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

RGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs
RGM Watches

Model 455 Classic Chronographs

 
38.2mm·Automatic
$7,950MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Longines LONGINES TUXEDO
Longines
Tuxedo

LONGINES TUXEDO

Ref. L2.830.4.93.0
40mm·Automatic
$3,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H

5 variants · Ref. H38429110
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,495MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Fortis Stratoliner S-41
Fortis

Stratoliner S-41

8 variants · Stratoliner
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono

4 variants · Ref. H38416111
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,645MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Hanhart 417 ES Heritage Flyback 42mm
Hanhart

417 ES Heritage Flyback 42mm

 
42mm·Manual·100m WR
$3,330MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm
Omega

Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm

15 variants · Speedmaster
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Massena LAB Uni-Racer
Massena LAB
Racer

Uni-Racer

5 variants
39mm·Manual
$3,495MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono

2 variants · Ref. H76409140
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,445MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Massena LAB Archetype 1.0
Massena LAB

Archetype 1.0

 
42mm·Manual·100m WR
$4,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
IWC Schaffhausen Iw3914 Portofino Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw3914 Portofino Chronograph

4 variants · Portofino
39mm·Automatic
$6,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Massena LAB Archetype 0.0
Massena LAB

Archetype 0.0

Ref. AR-00
42mm·Manual·100m WR
$4,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
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