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Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Praesidus 42mm Automatic

Ref. P-42-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 42mm Automatic is the Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition Auto ($1,245) — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Seiko 5 Sports Midfield SRPJ85 at $315 (vs $680 for the 42mm Automatic) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Undone Daruma is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko NH35) and Art / handcrafted dial. Stepping up, the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 ($1,375) 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.

Undone Daruma
Undonemicro

Daruma

6 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$360MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Zelos Swordfish Field 38
Zelosmicro

Swordfish Field 38

7 variants · Swordfish
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Boldr BOLDR x ArtStory
Boldrmicro
Limited Editions

BOLDR x ArtStory

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$299MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm 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 42mm Automatic
Ajwain Watches DEVI - A Tribute to Divine Strength
Ajwain Watchesmicro

DEVI - A Tribute to Divine Strength

5 variants
39mm·Automatic
$180MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm 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
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Boldr Ranger
Boldrmicro

Ranger

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$299MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
BOLDR Supply Co. Ranger Kopje
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Ranger Kopje

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$299MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Tanabata
Shiro Karamicro

Stella Nova: Tanabata

 
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$398MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Boldr Venture
Boldrmicro

Venture

14 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$339MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Humism Dasein
Humismmicro
HELIOS

Dasein

3 variants
39mm·Automatic
$428MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Akrone C-03 Carbon Fury dorée
Akronemicro

C-03 Carbon Fury dorée

6 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$499MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm 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 42mm Automatic
Hamilton Khaki Field Murph
Hamilton

Khaki Field Murph

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,045MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Titanium Auto

4 variants
38/42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,295MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm 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 42mm Automatic
Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Longhorn 96A334
Bulova
Longhorn

Black Dial Leather Strap Longhorn 96A334

 
39mm·Automatic
$750MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm 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 42mm Automatic
Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0577
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0577

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

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0576

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Tissot Heritage 1938
Tissot

Heritage 1938

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton
Tissot

Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

3 variants
39mm·Automatic
$1,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Bison 96A333
Bulova
Bison

Black Dial Leather Strap Bison 96A333

 
39mm·Automatic
$750MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian
Christopher Ward

C65 Dune Aeolian

4 variants · C65
38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,335MSRP
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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.

Seiko 5 Sports Midfield SRPJ85
Seiko

5 Sports Midfield SRPJ85

Ref. SRPJ85K1
36.4mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm 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 42mm Automatic
Orient Helios
Orient

Helios

4 variants
40.5mm·Automatic
$335MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
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 42mm Automatic
Orient Bambino No Date
Orient

Bambino No Date

4 variants
38.4mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Orient Golden Eye II
Orient

Golden Eye II

2 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Seiko DressKX
Seiko
5 Sports SKX series

DressKX

4 variants · 5 Sports SKX series
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

Ref. YAS100D
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Timex x Todd Snyder Marlin Hand-Wound 1969 Color Flicks Reissue
Timex
Marlin

x Todd Snyder Marlin Hand-Wound 1969 Color Flicks Reissue

 
34mm·Manual
$199MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm 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 42mm Automatic
Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Swatch Sistem Pilote
Swatch

Sistem Pilote

Ref. YIB404
42mm·Automatic
$285MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

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 42mm Automatic
Bremont Terra Nova 38
Bremont

Terra Nova 38

7 variants · Terra Nova
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
De Rijke & Co Amazon
De Rijke & Co
Amalfi

Amazon

4 variants
38.2mm·Automatic
$4,595MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm 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 42mm Automatic
Ming 19.03
Ming

19.03

2 variants
39mm
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm 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 42mm Automatic
Glycine Men's Bienne 1914 39mm Automatic Watch GL0336
Glycine

Men's Bienne 1914 39mm Automatic Watch GL0336

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto

6 variants
36/40mm·Automatic
$1,475MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Longines SPIRIT PILOT
Longines

SPIRIT PILOT

3 variants · Ref. L3.809.4.53.6
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Blancpain Bathyscaphe
Blancpain
Fifty Fathoms

Bathyscaphe

Ref. 5100-1130-63A
38mm·Automatic·300m WR
$15,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Yema Navygraf Phantom CMM.10 Limited Edition
Yema

Navygraf Phantom CMM.10 Limited Edition

 
38.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,090MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Ming 19.02 DLC Worldtimer
Ming

19.02 DLC Worldtimer

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
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