Finding alternatives to
Alternatives to the Mondaine Retro, 28 mm, Stainless steel watch
45 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Case
28mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$288
The short answer
The closest alternative to the Mondaine Retro, 28 mm, Stainless steel watch is the Mondaine Evo2, Polished Steel, 30 mm, Stainless ($435) — bauhaus minimalist and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Timex Easy Reader 25mm Expansion Band Watch at $83 (vs $288 for the Retro, 28 mm, Stainless steel watch) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Rockwell Time Katelynn (Ceramic) is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Ronda 585) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Junghans max bill Chronoscope Bauhaus ($3,080) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.
45 matches
Microbrand picks· 12
Independent makers covering the same brief, usually with something the mainstream brands don't.
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.
Cheaper alternatives· 9
If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.
Pricier alternatives· 12
Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint: luxury upgrades and step-ups.
