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Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Praesidus 38mm Automatic

Ref. P-38-HP-GRSG

48 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
$680
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Praesidus 38mm Automatic is the Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition Auto ($1,245) — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Timex Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Eco-Conscious Fabric Strap Watch at $309 (vs $680 for the 38mm Automatic) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the BOLDR x ArtStory is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Shared caliber (Seiko NH35). Stepping up, the De Rijke & Co Amazon ($4,595) 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.

Boldr BOLDR x ArtStory
Boldrmicro
Limited Editions

BOLDR x ArtStory

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$299MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Awake Watches Son Mài - Frosted Leaf « Royal Blue »
Awake Watchesmicro

Son Mài - Frosted Leaf « Royal Blue »

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Boldr Ranger
Boldrmicro

Ranger

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$299MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
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
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Boldr Marine
Boldrmicro

Marine

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$439MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Nuncier Nuun Official x Humaid's World Edition - Money Bag$ 40.5mm
Nunciermicro

Nuun Official x Humaid's World Edition - Money Bag$ 40.5mm

 
40.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$849MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Undone Daruma
Undonemicro

Daruma

6 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$360MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Humism Dasein
Humismmicro
HELIOS

Dasein

3 variants
39mm·Automatic
$428MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Humism Eudaimonia
Humismmicro

Eudaimonia

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$398MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Green Dusk
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Venture Green Dusk

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$339MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
BOLDR Supply Co. x ART STORY BY AUTISTIC THAI
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

x ART STORY BY AUTISTIC THAI

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$299MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Jungle Green
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Venture Jungle Green

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$299MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic

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 Field Expedition Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Expedition Auto

3 variants
37/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical
Hamilton

Khaki Field Mechanical

5 variants
36/38/42mm·Manual·100m WR
$725MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Hamilton Khaki Field Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Auto

4 variants
38/42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$845MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0581
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0581

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$700MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Tissot PRX UFO Robot Grendizer 50th Anniversary
Tissot

PRX UFO Robot Grendizer 50th Anniversary

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0584
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0584

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Bison 96A333
Bulova
Bison

Black Dial Leather Strap Bison 96A333

 
39mm·Automatic
$750MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0585
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0585

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Seiko Alpinist
Seiko
Prospex Land

Alpinist

2 variants · Prospex Land
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$750MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Longhorn 96A334
Bulova
Longhorn

Black Dial Leather Strap Longhorn 96A334

 
39mm·Automatic
$750MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Seiko Baby Alpinist
Seiko
Prospex Land

Baby Alpinist

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

Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

3 variants
39mm·Automatic
$1,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm 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 Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Eco-Conscious Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Eco-Conscious Fabric Strap Watch

 
39mm·Automatic
$309MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Seiko 5 Sports Midfield SRPJ85
Seiko

5 Sports Midfield SRPJ85

Ref. SRPJ85K1
36.4mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Seiko 5 Sports Field series
Seiko

5 Sports Field series

18 variants
36.4/39.4/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Timex Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 
39mm·Automatic
$339MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Orient RA-AC0H02N10A
Orient

RA-AC0H02N10A

 
49.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$285MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

Ref. YAS100D
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Orient Bambino No Date
Orient

Bambino No Date

 
38.4mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Timex Peanuts x Timex Marlin Automatic Space 40mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2W87200
Timex

Peanuts x Timex Marlin Automatic Space 40mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2W87200

 
40mm·Automatic
$339MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Seiko DressKX
Seiko
5 Sports SKX series

DressKX

4 variants · 5 Sports SKX series
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Orient Golden Eye II
Orient

Golden Eye II

2 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Swatch Sistem Rosee
Swatch

Sistem Rosee

Ref. YIG400
42mm·Automatic
$285MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

De Rijke & Co Amazon
De Rijke & Co
Amalfi

Amazon

4 variants
38.2mm·Automatic
$4,595MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher Ward

C65 Sandhurst Series 2

2 variants · C65
38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,375MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Bremont Terra Nova 38
Bremont

Terra Nova 38

7 variants · Terra Nova
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Ming x J.N. Shapiro 37.06 Lightning
Ming

x J.N. Shapiro 37.06 Lightning

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$8,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Bremont Terra Nova 40.5
Bremont

Terra Nova 40.5

10 variants · Terra Nova
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Fortis Flieger F-39
Fortis

Flieger F-39

4 variants · Ref. F-39
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,530MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Breitling Superocean Heritage 57 Highlands
Breitling

Superocean Heritage 57 Highlands

4 variants · Superocean Heritage
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41 Black Steel Curtiss Warhawk
Breitling

Aviator 8 Automatic 41 Black Steel Curtiss Warhawk

Ref. M173152A/L541/514X/M18BASA.6
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,950MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
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
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto

6 variants
36/40mm·Automatic
$1,475MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Sinn 1736 St I 4N
Sinn
Series 1736/1739/1746

1736 St I 4N

 
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,030MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Fortis Flieger F-41
Fortis

Flieger F-41

4 variants · Ref. F-41
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,530MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 38mm Automatic
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