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PAROS Soloist
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the PAROS Soloist

36 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
39mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Pilot
MSRP
$249
The short answer

The closest alternative to the PAROS Soloist is the Timex Pan Am x Timex Waterbury Automatic Ace 41mm ($359) — visually similar and Automatic. 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.

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.

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
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Boderry LANDMASTER - 100M Waterproof Titanium Automatic Field Watch
Boderrymicro

LANDMASTER - 100M Waterproof Titanium Automatic Field Watch

10 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$199MSRP
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Shiro Kara Vintage Sapphire Ichigo いちご
Shiro Karamicro
shiro kara vintage sapphire

Vintage Sapphire Ichigo いちご

10 variants
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$608MSRP
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Ventus Watches Field Watch One
Ventus Watchesmicro

Field Watch One

4 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$300MSRP
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Circula Watches ProFlight
Circula Watchesmicro

ProFlight

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,190MSRP
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WISE FLYBOY Type B
WISEmicro

FLYBOY Type B

6 variants
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$730MSRP
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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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Minus-8 Field 1S
Minus-8micro

Field 1S

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$208MSRP
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Milifortic M111 39mm 856 B-Uhr Homage Automatic Pilot Watches
Miliforticmicro
Milifortic Homage

M111 39mm 856 B-Uhr Homage Automatic Pilot Watches

Ref. M111
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$216MSRP
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Sheffield Allsport Diver 1
Sheffieldmicro

Allsport Diver 1

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$128MSRP
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Zelos Swordfish Field 38
Zelosmicro

Swordfish Field 38

7 variants · Swordfish
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
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Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Praesidusmicro
A-11 Tom RiceA-11

38mm Automatic

Ref. P-38-TR-MIC-DBRAG
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$269MSRP
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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.

Timex Pan Am x Timex Waterbury Automatic Ace 41mm
Timex

Pan Am x Timex Waterbury Automatic Ace 41mm

Ref. TW2Y38800
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$359MSRP
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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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Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Automatic
$299MSRP
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Orient Golden Eye II
Orient

Golden Eye II

2 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$315MSRP
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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
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Seiko 5 Sports Field series
Seiko

5 Sports Field series

2 variants
39.4mm·Automatic·100m WR
$450MSRP
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Orient Diver Design 40
Orient
AC0Q

Diver Design 40

6 variants
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
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Swatch Sistem Pilote
Swatch

Sistem Pilote

Ref. YIB404
42mm·Automatic
$285MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175
Bulova
Vintage Sea Hunter

Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175

5 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
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Bulova Blue Dial Nylon Strap A-11 Hack Watch 96A282
Bulova
Hack Watch

Blue Dial Nylon Strap A-11 Hack Watch 96A282

 
37mm·Automatic
$495MSRP
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Yema Pearldiver
Yema

Pearldiver

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$491MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Stowa Flieger Vintage 40 Baumuster B
Stowamicro

Flieger Vintage 40 Baumuster B

 
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Stowa Flieger Classic 40 Baumuster B
Stowamicro

Flieger Classic 40 Baumuster B

3 variants
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Expedition Auto

3 variants
37/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
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Tissot Gentleman Open Heart
Tissot

Gentleman Open Heart

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,025MSRP
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw328301 Pilots Watch Mark Xx Le Petit Prince
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw328301 Pilots Watch Mark Xx Le Petit Prince

Ref. IW328221
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,800MSRP
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Marathon Arctic Steel Navigator
Marathon
Pilot's Navigator

Arctic Steel Navigator

 
41mm·Quartz
$1,000MSRP
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Stowa Flieger Verus 40 Baumuster B
Stowamicro

Flieger Verus 40 Baumuster B

 
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Tissot Le Locle Open Heart
Tissot

Le Locle Open Heart

 
39.3mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
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Bremont Terra Nova 38
Bremont

Terra Nova 38

7 variants · Terra Nova
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,050MSRP
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Yema Flygraf CPA10
Yema

Flygraf CPA10

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,614MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Autobahn neomatik 41 date sports gray
NOMOS Glashütte

Autobahn neomatik 41 date sports gray

2 variants · Autobahn
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,690MSRP
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Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition
Oris
Big Crown

Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition

4 variants · Big Crown
40mm·Automatic
$2,700MSRP
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