Finding alternatives to
Orient Retrograde
48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Case
39.5mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$415
The short answer
The closest alternative to the Orient Retrograde is the Tissot Le Locle ($795) — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Casio GMA-P2100 at $110 (vs $415 for the Retrograde) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Lorier Hyperion SII is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Seiko King Seiko KSK ($3,300) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.
48 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· 12
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.
