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NEOTYPE Panda
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the NEOTYPE Panda

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

Case
39mm
Movement
Meca-Quartz
Category
Sport
MSRP
$622
The short answer

The closest alternative to the NEOTYPE Panda is the Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz ($610) — shared caliber (Seiko VK64) and Racing chrono. If price is the constraint, the Casio EFB-730D at $165 (vs $622 for the Panda) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Smiths PRECISTA PRS-45 AEROTIMER is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko VK64) and Racing chrono. Stepping up, the Glycine Combat Sub Chronograph Sport ($1,295) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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56 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Smiths PRECISTA PRS-45 AEROTIMER
Smithsmicro

PRECISTA PRS-45 AEROTIMER

 
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$310MSRP
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Timefactors Aerotimer
Timefactorsmicro

Aerotimer

 
42mm·Mecaquartz·100m WR
$416MSRP
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IXDAO 39mm VK64 Pilot Chronograph Watch
IXDAOmicro
VK64 Pilot Chronograph

39mm VK64 Pilot Chronograph Watch

4 variants
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$219MSRP
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Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex
Akronemicro

S-05 Rouge Apex

2 variants
39mm·Mecaquartz·300m WR
$249MSRP
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Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
Variomicro

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

6 variants · Empire
38mm·Quartz
$328MSRP
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AV86 1960 Racing Chronograph
AV86micro

1960 Racing Chronograph

8 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$399MSRP
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TSAO Baltimore Constellation Chrono-Diver - Midnight Grey
TSAO Baltimoremicro

Constellation Chrono-Diver - Midnight Grey

 
41mm·Mecaquartz·200m WR
$450MSRP
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Out of Order Sporty Cronografo
Out of Ordermicro
Cronografo

Sporty Cronografo

6 variants
40/42mm·Quartz·200m WR
$550MSRP
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Wancher Watch TENJI
Wancher Watchmicro

TENJI

3 variants
38mm·Mecaquartz·100m WR
$380MSRP
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Out of Order Desert Rose Chrono
Out of Ordermicro

Desert Rose Chrono

2 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$600MSRP
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TSAO Baltimore Constellation Chrono-Diver - Panda
TSAO Baltimoremicro

Constellation Chrono-Diver - Panda

 
41mm·Mecaquartz·200m WR
$450MSRP
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Boldr Rally
Boldrmicro

Rally

5 variants
38mm·Quartz·200m WR
$299MSRP
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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.

Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz
Nivada Grenchen

Chronoking Mecaquartz

 
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$610MSRP
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Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

2 variants · Rallygraf
39mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

5 variants
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$725MSRP
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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

5 variants
41.4mm·Quartz·100m WR
$750MSRP
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Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

3 variants · Rallygraf
40mm·Quartz
$450MSRP
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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition

3 variants · Prospex SPEEDTIMER
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$700MSRP
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Nivada Grenchen F77 Chrono Mecaquartz
Nivada Grenchen

F77 Chrono Mecaquartz

 
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$740MSRP
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Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
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Christopher Ward C63 Valour
Christopher Ward

C63 Valour

2 variants · C63
39mm·Quartz·150m WR
$1,050MSRP
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Tissot Seastar 1000 Quartz Chronograph
Tissot

Seastar 1000 Quartz Chronograph

 
38mm·Quartz·300m WR
$650MSRP
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Tissot PR 100 Tour de France
Tissot

PR 100 Tour de France

 
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$515MSRP
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Citizen Promaster Navihawk
Citizen

Promaster Navihawk

5 variants · Promaster
40mm·Solar·200m WR
$446MSRP
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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.

Casio EFB-730D
Casio
Edifice

EFB-730D

3 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$165MSRP
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Casio GMA-P2126W
Casio
G-Shock

GMA-P2126W

 
40.5mm·Quartz·200m WR
$145MSRP
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Casio GM-S2110
Casio
G-Shock

GM-S2110

2 variants · G-Shock
40.5mm·Quartz·200m WR
$200MSRP
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Timex Q Timex Chronograph
Timex

Q Timex Chronograph

Ref. TW2V42600
40mm·Quartz
$259MSRP
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Timex Q Timex Chronograph 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch - TW2V42600
Timex

Q Timex Chronograph 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch - TW2V42600

 
40mm·Quartz
$259MSRP
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Timex Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter 40mm Leather Strap Watch

8 variants
40mm·Quartz
$219MSRP
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Swatch Reflective
Swatch
Blue

Reflective

Ref. YVS539
43mm·Quartz
$210MSRP
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Swatch Blue Grid
Swatch

Blue Grid

Ref. YVS454
43mm·Quartz
$210MSRP
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Swatch In the Mirror
Swatch
Midday

In the Mirror

Ref. YVS541G
43mm·Quartz
$235MSRP
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Citizen Donald Duck
Citizen

Donald Duck

Ref. AW0075
44mm·Solar·100m WR
$237MSRP
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Orient Bambino Solar Quartz
Orient

Bambino Solar Quartz

4 variants · Bambino
38.4mm·Solar
$265MSRP
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Citizen Promaster Professional Diver
Citizen
Promaster DiverPromaster

Promaster Professional Diver

4 variants · Promaster
44mm·Solar·200m WR
$296MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Glycine Combat Sub Chronograph Sport
Glycine

Combat Sub Chronograph Sport

4 variants · Ref. GL1047
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$1,295MSRP
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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko Brand 100th Anniversary SPEEDTIMER Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko Brand 100th Anniversary SPEEDTIMER Limited Edition

 
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,400MSRP
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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

2 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,200MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Chronograph Sport 43mm Quartz Watch GL1045
Glycine

Men's Combat Chronograph Sport 43mm Quartz Watch GL1045

 
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$1,295MSRP
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TAG Heuer Formula 1
TAG Heuer

Formula 1

6 variants · Ref. CAZ101AK.BA0842
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$2,600MSRP
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DOXA SUB 600T
DOXA

SUB 600T

9 variants
40mm·600m WR
$1,650MSRP
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TAG Heuer Aquaracer
TAG Heuer

Aquaracer

6 variants · Ref. CBP1113.BA0627
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$3,100MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Chronograph Sport 43mm Quartz Watch GL1044
Glycine

Men's Combat Chronograph Sport 43mm Quartz Watch GL1044

 
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$1,295MSRP
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TAG Heuer Formula 1
TAG Heuer

Formula 1

10 variants · Ref. WBY1114.FT8084
38mm·Solar·100m WR
$1,950MSRP
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Breitling Endurance Pro
Breitling
Professional

Endurance Pro

55 variants · Professional
38/44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$3,700MSRP
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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
Marathon
Pilot's Navigator

Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz

 
41mm·Quartz
$1,300MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGP015
Grand Seiko
Sport

SBGP015

 
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$3,800MSRP
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Homages & lookalikes· 8

Watches that share this design language — confirmed homages, close tributes, and lookalikes, including the classics that inspired the look. Hidden when nothing in the catalog is related.

San Martin San Martin ST1901 Chronograp M57 Vintage SN0103
San Martinhomage

San Martin ST1901 Chronograp M57 Vintage SN0103

6 variants
38.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$325MSRP
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San Martin San Martin Watchdives 40mm WD1860 VK63 Chronograph
San Martinhomage

San Martin Watchdives 40mm WD1860 VK63 Chronograph

2 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$95MSRP
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Sugess Chrono Racing S418-2
Sugesshomage

Chrono Racing S418-2

3 variants
39mm·Automatic
$460MSRP
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Pagani Design PD-1782
Pagani Designhomage
Chronograph

PD-1782

5 variants
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$123MSRP
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Pagani Design PD-1819
Pagani Designhomage

PD-1819

3 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$157MSRP
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Sugess Chrono Heritage S438-2.0X
Sugesshomage

Chrono Heritage S438-2.0X

2 variants
41mm·Manual
$240MSRP
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Sugess MoonPhase Master Chronograph S468
Sugesshomage

MoonPhase Master Chronograph S468

3 variants
43mm·Manual
$260MSRP
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Pagani Design PD-1676
Pagani Designhomage
Chronograph

PD-1676

2 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$133MSRP
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