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Praesidus High W&t 38mm
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Praesidus High W&t 38mm

Ref. P-38-C47-C-DBRSG-D

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

Case
38mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Field
MSRP
$550
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Praesidus High W&t 38mm is the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer ($1,095) — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Orient Classic Watch at $245 (vs $550 for the High W&t 38mm) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Boldr Ranger is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Shared caliber (Seiko NH35). Stepping up, the Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition Auto ($1,245) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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44 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Boldr Ranger
Boldrmicro

Ranger

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$299MSRP
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Zelos Swordfish Field 38
Zelosmicro

Swordfish Field 38

7 variants · Swordfish
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
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Boldr The Boys
Boldrmicro
Limited Editions

The Boys

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$299MSRP
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Boldr Marine
Boldrmicro

Marine

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$439MSRP
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Geckota Airstream Frontier
Geckotamicro

Airstream Frontier

3 variants · Airstream
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$299MSRP
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Spinnaker Spence 300
Spinnakermicro

Spence 300

11 variants · Spence
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$650MSRP
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Islander Islander Mitchel Black DLC Automatic Field Watch with Luminous Dial, AR Sapphire Crystal #ISL-83
Islandermicro
Under $50

Islander Mitchel Black DLC Automatic Field Watch with Luminous Dial, AR Sapphire Crystal #ISL-83

 
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$299MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. Ranger Upepo
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Ranger Upepo

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$299MSRP
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Undone Terra Daybreak Automatic
Undonemicro

Terra Daybreak Automatic

 
37mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
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Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel
Praesidusmicro

A-11 Sand DLC Steel

3 variants · A-11
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$495MSRP
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Praesidus Service Watch
Praesidusmicro

Service Watch

2 variants · Ref. P-38-MB-E
38/42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$259MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Black Dawn
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Venture Black Dawn

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$339MSRP
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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 Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,095MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Murph
Hamilton

Khaki Field Murph

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,045MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical
Hamilton

Khaki Field Mechanical

5 variants
36/38/42mm·Manual·100m WR
$725MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0577
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0577

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0562
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0562

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0576
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0576

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
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Tissot Heritage 1938
Tissot

Heritage 1938

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
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Seiko Alpinist
Seiko
Prospex Land

Alpinist

2 variants · Prospex Land
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$750MSRP
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Seiko Baby Alpinist
Seiko
Prospex Land

Baby Alpinist

3 variants · Prospex Land
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$725MSRP
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Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton
Tissot

Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

3 variants
39mm·Automatic
$1,100MSRP
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Yema Urban Traveller
Yema

Urban Traveller

3 variants · Urban
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,090MSRP
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Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPM
Marathon
Jeep x Marathon

Jeep Willys SSGPM

 
41mm·Manual
$780MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 8

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Orient Classic Watch
Orient

Classic Watch

3 variants · Classic
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$245MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 1
Orient

Bambino Version 1

2 variants · Bambino
40mm·Automatic
$255MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 2
Orient

Bambino Version 2

5 variants · Bambino
40.5mm·Automatic
$270MSRP
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Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
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Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

Ref. YAS100D
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
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Seiko Seiko Selection SARV001
Seiko

Seiko Selection SARV001

2 variants · Seiko Selection
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$181MSRP
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Swatch Blurang
Swatch

Blurang

Ref. YIS430
42mm·Automatic
$260MSRP
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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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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Expedition Auto

3 variants
37/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
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Bremont Terra Nova 38
Bremont

Terra Nova 38

7 variants · Terra Nova
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,050MSRP
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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher Ward

C65 Sandhurst Series 2

2 variants · C65
38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,375MSRP
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Fortis Flieger F-39
Fortis

Flieger F-39

4 variants · Ref. F-39
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,530MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto

6 variants
36/40mm·Automatic
$1,475MSRP
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Breitling Superocean Heritage 57 Highlands
Breitling

Superocean Heritage 57 Highlands

4 variants · Superocean Heritage
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,900MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Far Cry® 6 Limited Edition
Hamilton

Khaki Field Titanium Far Cry® 6 Limited Edition

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,195MSRP
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DOXA SUB 250T GMT
DOXA

SUB 250T GMT

9 variants
40mm·Automatic·250m WR
$2,790MSRP
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Bremont Terra Nova 40.5
Bremont

Terra Nova 40.5

10 variants · Terra Nova
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,250MSRP
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Christopher Ward C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage
Christopher Ward

C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage

Ref. C65-38A3H3-S00K1-B0
38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,615MSRP
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Sinn 1736 St I 4N
Sinn
Series 1736/1739/1746

1736 St I 4N

 
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,030MSRP
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Fortis Flieger F-41
Fortis

Flieger F-41

4 variants · Ref. F-41
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,530MSRP
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