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Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom

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

Case
38mm
Movement
Manual
Category
Dress
MSRP
$1,995
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom is the Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29 ($2,249) — common cross-shop and Vintage revival. If price is the constraint, the Tissot Heritage 1938 at $925 (vs $1,995 for the Phantom) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Furlan Marri Outback Elegy is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Vintage revival. Stepping up, the Ming x J.N. Shapiro 37.06 Lightning ($8,800) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

54 matches

Microbrand picks· 17

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

Furlan Marri Outback Elegy
Furlan Marrimicro
Editions

Outback Elegy

 
37.5mm·Automatic
$1,695MSRP
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Furlan Marri Disco Volante
Furlan Marrimicro

Disco Volante

3 variants
38mm·Manual
$2,825MSRP
vsCompare with the Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom
Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatian - Sold Out. Discontinued. Legacy
Cincinnati Watch Companymicro

The Cincinnatian - Sold Out. Discontinued. Legacy

 
38mm·Manual
$1,000,000MSRP
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Furlan Marri Cornes De Vache
Furlan Marrimicro

Cornes De Vache

3 variants
37.5mm·Automatic
$1,412MSRP
vsCompare with the Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom
Dumoreau DM02 PÉRPETUEL GALLERY
Dumoreaumicro

DM02 PÉRPETUEL GALLERY

 
39mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,250MSRP
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Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Variomicro

1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

 
37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$428MSRP
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Lebois & Co Baton Chronograph 324.478
Lebois & Comicro
Heritage Chronograph

Baton Chronograph 324.478

Ref. 324.478
39mm·Manual
$3,813MSRP
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Lorier Zephyr
Loriermicro

Zephyr

Ref. 97831S
36mm·Automatic
$549MSRP
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Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)
Cincinnati Watch Companymicro

Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)

 
38mm·Manual
$650MSRP
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Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
Variomicro

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

6 variants · Empire
38mm·Quartz
$328MSRP
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Arsene Lippens Tokei Ronin
Arsene Lippensmicro

Tokei Ronin

 
37.5mm·Manual
$1,349MSRP
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Pinion Pure Bronze
Pinionmicro

Pure Bronze

2 variants
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,715MSRP
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Duckworth Prestex Original Automatic
Duckworth Prestexmicro

Original Automatic

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$775MSRP
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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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Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic
Manufaktur Waldhoffmicro

Multimatic

5 variants
42.5mm·Automatic
$675MSRP
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Meia Lua Callisto
Meia Luamicro

Callisto

5 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$661MSRP
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Seagull Extraordinary Series Multifunction Moon Phase Chronograph 41mm
Seagullmicro
Moon Phase

Extraordinary Series Multifunction Moon Phase Chronograph 41mm

 
41mm·Automatic
$1,499MSRP
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Mainstream picks· 13

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
Yema

Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

4 variants · Wristmaster
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,249MSRP
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Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Spider
Nivada Grenchen

Antarctic Spider

2 variants · ANTARCTIC
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$945MSRP
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TAG Heuer Carrera Astronomer
TAG Heuer

Carrera Astronomer

Ref. WBX2110.BA0044
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,950MSRP
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Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

2 variants · Rallygraf
39mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
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Yema Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series
Yema

Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series

3 variants · Rallygraf
39mm·Quartz
$449MSRP
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Garrick S2 Deadbeat Seconds
Garrick

S2 Deadbeat Seconds

 
42mm·Manual·100m WR
$29,210MSRP
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Omega De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 40mm
Omega

De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 40mm

Ref. 435.13.40.22.01.001
40mm·Manual
$9,400MSRP
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Fears Garrick (White)
Fears

Garrick (White)

 
42mm·Manual·100m WR
$22,225MSRP
vsCompare with the Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom
Longines LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION
Longines
Master Collection

LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION

2 variants · Master Collection
38.5mm·Automatic
$2,850MSRP
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A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Minute Repeater
A. Lange & Söhne

Richard Lange Minute Repeater

Ref. 606.079F
39mm·Manual
—MSRP
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Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial
Seiko

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial

 
40.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,400MSRP
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Fears Brunswick 38 (Steel)
Fears

Brunswick 38 (Steel)

11 variants · Brunswick
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$3,122MSRP
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Massena LAB Archetype 0.0
Massena LAB

Archetype 0.0

Ref. AR-00
42mm·Manual·100m WR
$4,250MSRP
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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.

Tissot Heritage 1938
Tissot

Heritage 1938

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
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Seiko Prospex 1959 Alpinist Re-creation Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex 1959 Alpinist Re-creation Limited Edition

Ref. SJE085J1
36.6mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom
Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPM
Marathon
Jeep x Marathon

Jeep Willys SSGPM

 
41mm·Manual
$780MSRP
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Tissot PRX UFO Robot Grendizer
Tissot

PRX UFO Robot Grendizer

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Longhorn 96A334
Bulova
Longhorn

Black Dial Leather Strap Longhorn 96A334

 
39mm·Automatic
$750MSRP
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Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto Date
Orient

75th Anniversary Stretto Date

2 variants · 75th
38.5mm·Automatic
$395MSRP
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Timex Marlin 1965 Reissue Hand-Wound 34mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin 1965 Reissue Hand-Wound 34mm Leather Strap Watch

 
34mm·Manual
$259MSRP
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Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale GMT Paris
Yema

Navygraf Marine Nationale GMT Paris

 
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$944MSRP
vsCompare with the Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom
Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Bison 96A333
Bulova
Bison

Black Dial Leather Strap Bison 96A333

 
39mm·Automatic
$750MSRP
vsCompare with the Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom
Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

 
39.5mm·Automatic
$715MSRP
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Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz
Nivada Grenchen

Chronoking Mecaquartz

 
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$610MSRP
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Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

6 variants
39.5/40.8mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Ming x J.N. Shapiro 37.06 Lightning
Ming

x J.N. Shapiro 37.06 Lightning

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$8,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom
Massena LAB Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo 1952 Observatory Dial Limited Edition by Massena LAB and Raúl Pagès
Massena LAB

Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo 1952 Observatory Dial Limited Edition by Massena LAB and Raúl Pagès

 
38.5mm·Manual
$9,575MSRP
vsCompare with the Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom
Grand Seiko SBGA375
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGA375

9 variants
40mm·Spring Drive·100m WR
$5,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom
Grand Seiko SLGW007
Grand Seiko
Evolution 9

SLGW007

 
38.6mm·Manual
$10,000MSRP
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Grand Seiko SLGW005
Grand Seiko
Evolution 9

SLGW005

 
38.8mm·Manual
$9,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom
Longines CONQUEST HERITAGE CENTRAL POWER RESERVE
Longines

CONQUEST HERITAGE CENTRAL POWER RESERVE

3 variants · Conquest Heritage
38mm·Automatic
$4,300MSRP
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Ming 19.03
Ming

19.03

2 variants
39mm
—MSRP
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Breitling Avi Ref 765 1953 Re Edition
Breitling
Classic Avi

Avi Ref 765 1953 Re Edition

Ref. AB0920131B1X1
41mm·Manual
$9,450MSRP
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Breitling Premier B09 Chronograph 40
Breitling

Premier B09 Chronograph 40

3 variants · Premier
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$9,950MSRP
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Sartory Billard SB04-E Pietersite Platinum
Sartory Billard

SB04-E Pietersite Platinum

Ref. SB04E1PIE1
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,251MSRP
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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Nivada Grenchen

Chronomaster Valjoux

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$5,000MSRP
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Breitling Avi Ref 765 1964 Re Edition
Breitling
Classic Avi

Avi Ref 765 1964 Re Edition

Ref. AB09451A1B1X1
41mm·Manual
$9,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom
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