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Ming 37.08
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Ming 37.08

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

Case
38mm
Movement
Manual
MSRP
$4,875
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Ming 37.08 is the Ming 37.08 Twilight ($5,750) — shared caliber (Sellita SW210-1) and Same family (37.08). If price is the constraint, the Frederique Constant Classics Premiere at $2,095 (vs $4,875 for the 37.08) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Sellita SW210-1) and Looks nearly identical.

ColourwayPick a colourway to match a specific dial
48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo
Cincinnati Watch Companymicro
Watchmaker

Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo

2 variants · Watchmaker
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Arsene Lippens Artigiano Como
Arsene Lippensmicro

Artigiano Como

3 variants
37.5mm·Manual
$1,365MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Arsene Lippens Classico
Arsene Lippensmicro

Classico

2 variants
37.5mm·Manual
$1,490MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Cincinnati Watch Company Spirit - Year of the Horse
Cincinnati Watch Companymicro

Spirit - Year of the Horse

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,795MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Dumoreau DM02 PÉRPETUEL GALLERY
Dumoreaumicro

DM02 PÉRPETUEL GALLERY

 
39mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Cincinnati Watch Company Blue enamel over Guilloché
Cincinnati Watch Companymicro

Blue enamel over Guilloché

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Dumoreau DM02
Dumoreaumicro

DM02

9 variants
39mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Naga Watches Opera
Naga Watchesmicro

Opera

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$917MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Ferro & Company PARAMOUNT
Ferro & Companymicro

PARAMOUNT

5 variants
38mm·Manual
$950MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
anOrdain Model 1
anOrdainmicro

Model 1

8 variants
38mm·Manual
$3,804MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Vero Watch Company Meridian
Vero Watch Companymicro

Meridian

6 variants
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$805MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
anOrdain Model 1
anOrdainmicro
Model 2

Model 1

4 variants · Model 2
38mm·Manual
$1,334MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08

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.

Ming 37.08 Twilight
Ming

37.08 Twilight

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$5,750MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Ming 37.08 Starlight
Ming

37.08 Starlight

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$6,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Ming 17.01
Ming

17.01

2 variants
38mm·Manual·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Sartory Billard SB04-E
Sartory Billard

SB04-E

 
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,609MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Grand Seiko SBGW291
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGW291

4 variants
36.5mm·Manual·100m WR
$5,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Longines CONQUEST HERITAGE
Longines

CONQUEST HERITAGE

7 variants · Ref. L1.650
38mm·Automatic
$3,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Fortis Flieger F-39
Fortis

Flieger F-39

4 variants · Ref. F-39
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,530MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Omega De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 40mm
Omega

De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 40mm

Ref. 435.13.40.21.03.002
40mm·Manual
$8,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Sartory Billard SB04-E Pietersite Platinum
Sartory Billard

SB04-E Pietersite Platinum

Ref. SB04E1PIE1
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,251MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
NOMOS Glashütte Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer blue
NOMOS Glashütte

Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer blue

2 variants · Club
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,760MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
RGM Watches Model 150
RGM Watches

Model 150

 
42mm·Manual
$3,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Bremont Altitude 39 Date
Bremont

Altitude 39 Date

3 variants · Altitude
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08

Cheaper alternatives· 12

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

Frederique Constant Classics Premiere
Frederique Constant

Classics Premiere

5 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$2,095MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Longines CONQUEST
Longines

CONQUEST

7 variants · Ref. L3.720.4.02.6
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
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
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Christopher Ward The Twelve 660
Christopher Ward
Twelve

The Twelve 660

4 variants · Twelve
38mm·Manual
$2,035MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Frederique Constant Highlife Automatic
Frederique Constant

Highlife Automatic

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,495MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Frederique Constant Highlife Automatic Cosc
Frederique Constant

Highlife Automatic Cosc

11 variants
39/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Glycine Men's Bienne 1914 39mm Automatic Watch GL0336
Glycine

Men's Bienne 1914 39mm Automatic Watch GL0336

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Auto

8 variants
34/38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Auto

5 variants
30/34/36/40mm·Automatic
$1,125MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
Yema

Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

4 variants · Wristmaster
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,249MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton
Tissot

Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

3 variants
39mm·Automatic
$1,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Victorinox Concept One Automatic
Victorinox

Concept One Automatic

4 variants · Ref. 242056
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Tudor 1926 Luna
Tudor
1926 Luna watch

1926 Luna

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Ming 56.00 Starfield
Ming

56.00 Starfield

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$28,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Grand Seiko SLGW007
Grand Seiko
Evolution 9

SLGW007

 
38.6mm·Manual
$10,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Sartory Billard SB05
Sartory Billard

SB05

2 variants
38.5mm·Manual
$15,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Trilobe Trente-Deux
Trilobe

Trente-Deux

6 variants · Ref. 3201BS
39.5mm·Automatic
$22,680MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Grand Seiko SBGY007
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGY007

4 variants
38.5mm·Spring Drive
$8,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Ming 29.01 Worldtimer
Ming

29.01 Worldtimer

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
$24,075MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Trilobe Les Matinaux L'Heure Exquise, Bleue
Trilobe

Les Matinaux L'Heure Exquise, Bleue

2 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$15,360MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Tudor Black Bay One 36
Tudor

Black Bay One 36

3 variants
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Trilobe <span>Nuit Fantastique</span> Secret
Trilobe
Nuit

<span>Nuit Fantastique</span> Secret

 
38.5mm·Automatic
$16,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin
A. Lange & Söhne

Saxonia Thin

7 variants · Saxonia
37/39/40mm·Manual
$27,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
Tudor Monarch
Tudor
Tudor watches

Monarch

 
39/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming 37.08
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