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Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Finding alternatives to

Praesidus 42mm Automatic

Ref. P-42-HP-GRSG

45 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 Murph ($1,045) — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Seiko 5 Sports Field series at $315 (vs $680 for the 42mm Automatic) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Islander Mitchel Black DLC Automatic Field Watch with Luminous Dial, AR Sapphire Crystal #ISL-83 is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko NH35) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 ($1,375) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

45 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

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

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
—Used
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Boldr BOLDR x ArtStory
Boldrmicro
Limited Editions

BOLDR x ArtStory

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

DEVI - A Tribute to Divine Strength

5 variantsSeries
39mm·Automatic
$180MSRP
—Used
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Boldr Venture
Boldrmicro

Venture

14 variantsSeries
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$339MSRP
—Used
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Akrone C-03 Carbon Fury dorée
Akronemicro

C-03 Carbon Fury dorée

6 variantsSeries
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$499MSRP
—Used
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Boldr Five-in-a-Row
Boldrmicro

Five-in-a-Row

2 variantsSeries
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
—Used
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Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Tanabata
Shiro Karamicro

Stella Nova: Tanabata

36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$398MSRP
—Used
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Filippo Loreti Watches The Joker Madness
Filippo Loreti Watchesmicro
Joker

The Joker Madness

40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$349MSRP
—Used
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Zelos Swordfish Field 38
Zelosmicro

Swordfish Field 38

7 variantsSwordfish
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
—Used
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Benrus Watches DTU Phantom
Benrus Watchesmicro

DTU Phantom

3 variantsSeries
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,595MSRP
—Used
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Geckota Airstream Frontier
Geckotamicro

Airstream Frontier

3 variantsAirstream
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$299MSRP
—Used
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Whitby Watch Co. 39mm Arrow - Wounded Warriors Canada
Whitby Watch Co.micro

39mm Arrow - Wounded Warriors Canada

2 variantsSeries
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$599MSRP
—Used
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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 Field Murph
Hamilton

Khaki Field Murph

2 variantsKhaki Field Murph
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,045MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Expedition Auto

37/41mm
3 variantsKhaki Field Expedition Auto
37/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Titanium Auto

38/42mm
4 variantsKhaki Field Titanium Auto
38/42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,295MSRP
—Used
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Tissot PRX UFO Robot Grendizer 50th Anniversary
Tissot

PRX UFO Robot Grendizer 50th Anniversary

40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,100MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton
Tissot

Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

3 variantsChemin des Tourelles Skeleton
39mm·Automatic
$1,100MSRP
—Used
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Tissot Heritage 1938
Tissot

Heritage 1938

2 variantsHeritage 1938
39mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
—Used
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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
—Used
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
—Used
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
—Used
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Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPM
Marathon
Jeep x Marathon

Jeep Willys SSGPM

41mm·Manual
$780MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical
Seiko

Prospex Land Mechanical

3 variantsProspex Land
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$995MSRP
—Used
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Yema Diver
Yema

Diver

2 variantsDiver
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$990MSRP
—Used
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Cheaper alternatives· 9

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 Field series
Seiko

5 Sports Field series

36.4/39.4/41mm
16 variants5 Sports Field series
36.4/39.4/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Orient Bambino No Date
Orient

Bambino No Date

4 variantsSeries
38.4mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Orient Stretto Date
Orient

Stretto Date

6 variantsStretto
38.5mm·Automatic
$360MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Seiko DressKX
Seiko
5 Sports SKX series

DressKX

4 variants5 Sports SKX series
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
—Used
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Orient Bambino No Date
Orient

Bambino No Date

38.4mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
—Used
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Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

Ref. YAS100D
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series

2 variants5 Sports SKX series
28mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
—Used
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Swatch Sistem Pilote
Swatch

Sistem Pilote

Ref. YIB404
42mm·Automatic
$285MSRP
—Used
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Swatch Sistem Slate
Swatch

Sistem Slate

Ref. YIB400
42mm·Automatic
$250MSRP
—Used
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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 variantsC65
40mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,375MSRP
—Used
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Bremont Terra Nova 38
Bremont

Terra Nova 38

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

Amazon

4 variantsSeries
38.2mm·Automatic
$4,595MSRP
—Used
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Bremont Terra Nova 40.5
Bremont

Terra Nova 40.5

10 variantsTerra Nova
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,250MSRP
—Used
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Glycine Men's Bienne 1914 39mm Automatic Watch GL0336
Glycine

Men's Bienne 1914 39mm Automatic Watch GL0336

39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,550MSRP
—Used
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Tudor Ranger
Tudor

Ranger

Ref. m79930-0001
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,900MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto

36/40mm
6 variantsJazzmaster Skeleton Auto
36/40mm·Automatic
$1,475MSRP
—Used
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Longines SPIRIT PILOT
Longines

SPIRIT PILOT

3 variantsSpirit Pilot
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,100MSRP
—Used
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Yema Navygraf Phantom CMM.10 Limited Edition
Yema

Navygraf Phantom CMM.10 Limited Edition

38.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,090MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Yema Navygraf CMM.10
Yema

Navygraf CMM.10

39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,899MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Bremont Altitude 39 Date
Bremont

Altitude 39 Date

3 variantsAltitude
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,250MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono

2 variantsKhaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,445MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
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