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Movado 1881 Automatic
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Movado 1881 Automatic

Ref. 0607466m

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

Case
30mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$837
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Movado 1881 Automatic is the Hamilton Ventura S Auto ($1,345) — looks nearly identical and Sunburst dial. If price is the constraint, the Timex Marlin 1965 Reissue Hand-Wound 34mm Leather Strap Watch at $259 (vs $837 for the 1881 Automatic) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Farasute 5336A is the standout microbrand take — looks nearly identical and Automatic. Stepping up, the Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate ($11,200) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Farasute 5336A
Farasutemicro

5336A

 
33mm·Automatic·200m WR
$168MSRP
vsCompare with the Movado 1881 Automatic
Charlie Paris Watches SULLY - Phase de Lune - Doré rose & Bleu
Charlie Paris Watchesmicro

SULLY - Phase de Lune - Doré rose & Bleu

 
30mm·Automatic
$545MSRP
vsCompare with the Movado 1881 Automatic
Eoniq 35mm Custom ALSTER (2017) - AS01
Eoniqmicro
ALSTER S

35mm Custom ALSTER (2017) - AS01

7 variants
35mm·Automatic
$280MSRP
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Lilienthal Berlin Rosalux – Silver Touch
Lilienthal Berlinmicro

Rosalux – Silver Touch

 
30mm
$159MSRP
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Santura Novus
Santuramicro

Novus

3 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$355MSRP
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Laco Palm Springs
Lacomicro

Palm Springs

 
36mm·Automatic
$1,190MSRP
vsCompare with the Movado 1881 Automatic
Lilienthal Berlin Rosalux – Silver Touch
Lilienthal Berlinmicro

Rosalux – Silver Touch

 
30mm
$159MSRP
vsCompare with the Movado 1881 Automatic
Louis Erard x Monica Bonvicini "Not For You"
Louis Erardmicro
Monica Bonvicini "Not

x Monica Bonvicini "Not For You"

 
39mm·Automatic
$4,852MSRP
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Lilienthal Berlin Rosalux – Black Sensation
Lilienthal Berlinmicro

Rosalux – Black Sensation

 
30mm
$159MSRP
vsCompare with the Movado 1881 Automatic
Aigi Watches NORTHERN LIGHTS 32MM
Aigi Watchesmicro

NORTHERN LIGHTS 32MM

3 variants
32mm·Quartz
$155MSRP
vsCompare with the Movado 1881 Automatic
Laco Vintage Ø 34,0 mm
Lacomicro

Vintage Ø 34,0 mm

 
34mm·Automatic
$720MSRP
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Aigi Watches MIDNIGHT SUN 32MM
Aigi Watchesmicro

MIDNIGHT SUN 32MM

 
32mm·Quartz
$220MSRP
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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.

Hamilton Ventura S Auto
Hamilton

Ventura S Auto

2 variants
34mm·Automatic
$1,345MSRP
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Movado Museum Classic Automatic
Movadomicro

Museum Classic Automatic

14 variants · Ref. 0608001
33/40mm·Automatic
$1,595MSRP
vsCompare with the Movado 1881 Automatic
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
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Tissot Bellissima
Tissot

Bellissima

 
29mm·Automatic
$875MSRP
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Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto
Hamilton

American Classic Valiant Auto

3 variants
34/40mm·Automatic
$645MSRP
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Tissot Le Locle
Tissot

Le Locle

4 variants
29mm·Automatic
$795MSRP
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Tissot Ballade
Tissot

Ballade

2 variants
30mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,100MSRP
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Stowa Antea Klassik KS
Stowamicro

Antea Klassik KS

3 variants
35.5mm·Manual
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Movado 1881 Automatic
Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Hudson 96B441
Bulova
Hudson

Black Dial Leather Strap Hudson 96B441

 
39mm·Automatic
$625MSRP
vsCompare with the Movado 1881 Automatic
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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Junghans max bill Handaufzug
Junghans

max bill Handaufzug

5 variants
34mm·Automatic
$1,360MSRP
vsCompare with the Movado 1881 Automatic
Frederique Constant Classics Art Deco Round
Frederique Constant

Classics Art Deco Round

2 variants
30mm·Quartz
$1,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Movado 1881 Automatic

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.

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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Orient Bambino No Date
Orient

Bambino No Date

4 variants
38.4mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
vsCompare with the Movado 1881 Automatic
Swatch Sistem Pilote
Swatch

Sistem Pilote

Ref. YIB404
42mm·Automatic
$285MSRP
vsCompare with the Movado 1881 Automatic
Swatch Sistem Meche
Swatch

Sistem Meche

Ref. YIS418M
42mm·Automatic
$250MSRP
vsCompare with the Movado 1881 Automatic
Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series

2 variants
28mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Movado 1881 Automatic
Swatch Sistem Slate
Swatch

Sistem Slate

Ref. YIB400
42mm·Automatic
$250MSRP
vsCompare with the Movado 1881 Automatic
Orient Orient RA-AR01
Orient
RA-AR0103B30B

Orient RA-AR01

3 variants
46mm·Automatic·100m WR
$305MSRP
vsCompare with the Movado 1881 Automatic
Timex Marlin Jet Automatic 38mm Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Jet Automatic 38mm Fabric Strap Watch

4 variants
38mm·Automatic
$329MSRP
vsCompare with the Movado 1881 Automatic
Bulova Light Blue Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Sport 43M125
Bulova
Sport

Light Blue Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Sport 43M125

 
30mm·Quartz
$175MSRP
vsCompare with the Movado 1881 Automatic
Orient FNR1Q005W0
Orient

FNR1Q005W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$180MSRP
vsCompare with the Movado 1881 Automatic
Timex Peanuts x Timex Marlin Jet Automatic Easy Rider 38mm Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Peanuts x Timex Marlin Jet Automatic Easy Rider 38mm Fabric Strap Watch

 
38mm·Automatic
$379MSRP
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Mondaine Retro, 28 mm, Stainless steel watch
Mondaine

Retro, 28 mm, Stainless steel watch

 
28mm·Automatic
$288MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate
Blancpain

Villeret Ultraplate

Ref. 6104-1127-55A
29mm·Automatic
$11,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Movado 1881 Automatic
Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate
Blancpain

Villeret Ultraplate

Ref. 6104-1127-95A
29mm·Automatic
$13,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Movado 1881 Automatic
Massena LAB Habring² x Massena LAB ERWIN LAB03
Massena LAB

Habring² x Massena LAB ERWIN LAB03

 
30mm·Manual
$9,495MSRP
vsCompare with the Movado 1881 Automatic
Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate
Blancpain

Villeret Ultraplate

Ref. 6104-1127-MMB
29mm·Automatic
$16,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Movado 1881 Automatic
Ming 20.01 S1 Concept
Ming

20.01 S1 Concept

 
34mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Movado 1881 Automatic
Massena LAB Habring² x Massena LAB ERWIN LAB02
Massena LAB

Habring² x Massena LAB ERWIN LAB02

 
30mm·Manual
$6,495MSRP
vsCompare with the Movado 1881 Automatic
RGM Watches Lady RGM
RGM Watches

Lady RGM

 
28mm·Manual
$7,950MSRP
vsCompare with the Movado 1881 Automatic
Longines MASTER COLLECTION
Longines

MASTER COLLECTION

4 variants · Ref. L2.893.4.78.3
29/40/42mm·Automatic
$2,650MSRP
vsCompare with the Movado 1881 Automatic
Cartier Santos-Dumont Large Model
Cartier

Santos-Dumont Large Model

Ref. WSSA0046
31.4mm·Manual
$8,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Movado 1881 Automatic
Rolex Explorer
Rolex

Explorer

Ref. 124273
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$14,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Movado 1881 Automatic
Rolex Explorer
Rolex

Explorer

Ref. 124270
36/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Movado 1881 Automatic
Movado Museum Imperiale
Movadomicro

Museum Imperiale

5 variants · Ref. 0608054
33/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Movado 1881 Automatic
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