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Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Praesidus 42mm Automatic

Ref. P-42-TR-MIC-DBRAG

36 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
$269
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Praesidus 42mm Automatic is the Orient Bambino No Date ($295) — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. From the independents, the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Shared caliber (Seiko NH35). Stepping up, the Bremont Terra Nova 38 ($3,050) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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36 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Zelos Swordfish Field 38
Zelosmicro

Swordfish Field 38

7 variants · Swordfish
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
BOLDR Supply Co. Ranger Upepo
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Ranger Upepo

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$299MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Praesidus A-11 Sand Dlc Bronze
Praesidusmicro

A-11 Sand Dlc Bronze

3 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$745MSRP
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Praesidus Utah Beach A-11
Praesidusmicro
A-11

Utah Beach A-11

3 variants · A-11
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$495MSRP
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Galo Enamel
Galomicro

Enamel

 
38.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$282MSRP
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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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Ventus Watches Field Watch One
Ventus Watchesmicro

Field Watch One

4 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$300MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Boldr Ranger
Boldrmicro

Ranger

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

Venture Jungle Green

 
38mm·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
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Boldr Venture
Boldrmicro

Venture

14 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$339MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Boldr Venture Wayfarer
Boldrmicro

Venture Wayfarer

7 variants
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.

Orient Bambino No Date
Orient

Bambino No Date

4 variants
38.4mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Orient Bambino Open Heart
Orient

Bambino Open Heart

2 variants · Bambino
40.5mm·Automatic
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto Date
Orient

75th Anniversary Stretto Date

2 variants · 75th
38.5mm·Automatic
$395MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Yema Pearldiver
Yema

Pearldiver

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$491MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time

23 variants
33.8/34/38.5/39.5/40.5mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Timex Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Leather Strap Watch

 
37mm·Automatic
$279MSRP
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Citizen Tsuyosa
Citizen

Tsuyosa

5 variants · Ref. NJ0200
37mm·Automatic
$356MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Bulova Dial Leather Strap Hack Watch 96A246
Bulova
Hack Watch

Dial Leather Strap Hack Watch 96A246

2 variants
38mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
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Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
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 Automatic E Line 38mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex
E Line

Automatic E Line 38mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

3 variants
38mm·Automatic
$399MSRP
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Timex Expedition Pioneer Titanium Automatic 41mm HNBR Synthetic Rubber Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Pioneer Titanium Automatic 41mm HNBR Synthetic Rubber Strap Watch

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$479MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Bremont Terra Nova 38
Bremont

Terra Nova 38

7 variants · Terra Nova
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Yema Urban Traveller
Yema

Urban Traveller

3 variants · Urban
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,090MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Auto

4 variants
38/42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$845MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Bremont Broadsword
Bremont

Broadsword

9 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,850MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,095MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
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
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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Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian
Christopher Ward

C65 Dune Aeolian

4 variants · C65
38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,335MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V
Christopher Ward

C1 Jump Hour Mk V

3 variants · Ref. C01-39AJH4-S00B0-MG
39mm·Automatic
$3,095MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Yema Granvelle CMM.29
Yema

Granvelle CMM.29

3 variants · Granvelle
39mm·Automatic
$1,913MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Tissot Heritage 1938
Tissot

Heritage 1938

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPM
Marathon
Jeep x Marathon

Jeep Willys SSGPM

 
41mm·Manual
$780MSRP
vsCompare with the Praesidus 42mm Automatic
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