Finding alternatives to
Alternatives to the Mr Jones Watches Paper Crane
45 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Case
46mm
Movement
Quartz
Category
Casual
MSRP
$345
The short answer
The closest alternative to the Mr Jones Watches Paper Crane is the Timex for Iron Maiden 1986 Tribute 40mm HNBR Strap Watch ($249) — common cross-shop and Playful dial. If price is the constraint, the Timex Peanuts x Timex Standard Featuring Snoopy Autumn - TW2U86200 at $149 (vs $345 for the Paper Crane) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Mr Jones Watches Sun and Moon is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Ronda 515) and Playful dial. Stepping up, the Seiko Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition ($795) 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.
