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Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Finding alternatives to

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 Hitori Habuka is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko NH35) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Auto ($1,125) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

ColourwayPick a colourway to match a specific dial
36 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

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

Hitori Habuka
Hitorimicro

Habuka

2 variantsSeries
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$438MSRP
—Used
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Duxot Vezeto Automatic Limited Edition
Duxotmicro

Vezeto Automatic Limited Edition

5 variantsVezeto Automatic
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$420MSRP
—Used
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Venezianico Redentore L’Odalisca - Limited Edition by IFL Watches
Venezianicomicro

Redentore L’Odalisca - Limited Edition by IFL Watches

40mm·Automatic
$1,400MSRP
—Used
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Praesidus A-11 Sand Dlc Bronze
Praesidusmicro

A-11 Sand Dlc Bronze

3 variantsA-11 Sand Dlc Bronze
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$745MSRP
—Used
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Tedoro Harmony 36mm Stainless Steel Seiko NH35A
Tedoromicro

Harmony 36mm Stainless Steel Seiko NH35A

36/39mm
4 variantsRef. GMH-2510RE
36/39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$495MSRP
—Used
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Markwell Watches Memento Mori
Markwell Watchesmicro

Memento Mori

2 variantsSeries
37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$595MSRP
—Used
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Spinnaker Noir Radiance
Spinnakermicro
Bradner

Noir Radiance

42mm·Automatic·180m WR
$420MSRP
—Used
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Duxot Bastia Automatic
Duxotmicro

Bastia Automatic

5 variantsBastia Automatic
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$169MSRP
—Used
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MKII Hawkinge
MKIImicro

Hawkinge

5 variantsSeries
37.8mm·Automatic·100m WR
$595MSRP
—Used
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Carlingue Timepieces CARL-MIL-01
Carlingue Timepiecesmicro

CARL-MIL-01

10 variantsSeries
36mm·Automatic
$777MSRP
—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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Jack Mason Pursuit Pilot
Jack Masonmicro

Pursuit Pilot

3 variantsSeries
39mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,399MSRP
—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.

Orient Bambino No Date
Orient

Bambino No Date

4 variantsSeries
38.4mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
—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
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Damasko DK36
Damaskomicro

DK36

3 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
—Used
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Damasko DF10 Old Radium
Damaskomicro

DF10 Old Radium

10 variantsSeries
39mm·Automatic
—MSRP
—Used
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Damasko DC58
Damaskomicro

DC58

2 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
—Used
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Orient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index
Orient

Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index

5 variantsSeries
40.5mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time

33.8/34/38.5/39.5/40.5mm
20 variantsPresage Cocktail Time
33.8/34/38.5/39.5/40.5mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
—Used
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Yema Pearldiver
Yema

Pearldiver

38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$491MSRP
—Used
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Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
—Used
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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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Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series
Seiko

5 Sports SNXS series

6 variants5 Sports SNXS series
37.4mm·Automatic·100m WR
$415MSRP
—Used
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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 Aviation Pilot Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Auto

36/39mm
4 variantsKhaki Aviation Pilot Auto
36/39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,125MSRP
—Used
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Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton
Tissot

Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

3 variantsChemin des Tourelles Skeleton
39mm·Automatic
$1,100MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto

36/40mm
6 variantsJazzmaster Skeleton Auto
36/40mm·Automatic
$1,475MSRP
—Used
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Tissot Heritage 1938
Tissot

Heritage 1938

2 variantsHeritage 1938
39mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Auto

34/38mm
8 variantsJazzmaster Performer Auto
34/38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
—Used
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Yema Urban Traveller
Yema

Urban Traveller

3 variantsUrban
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,090MSRP
—Used
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Bremont Terra Nova 38
Bremont

Terra Nova 38

7 variantsTerra Nova
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,050MSRP
—Used
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Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher Ward

Twelve X Black Shadow

Ref. C12-41A5D1-SD0K0-B0
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,275MSRP
—Used
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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
—Used
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0579
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0579

40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
—Used
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0583
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0583

40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
—Used
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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
Marathon

MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

36mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,800MSRP
—Used
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