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Praesidus Rec Spec
Finding alternatives to

Praesidus Rec Spec

Ref. P-38-RSTI-MDG-KHNK1

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
$235
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Praesidus Rec Spec is the Seiko 5 Sports Field series ($315) — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. From the independents, the Boldr Five-in-a-Row is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Related caliber family. Stepping up, the Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Auto ($1,295) 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.

Boldr Five-in-a-Row
Boldrmicro

Five-in-a-Row

2 variantsSeries
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
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Boldr Venture
Boldrmicro

Venture

14 variantsSeries
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$339MSRP
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Boldr Venture Wayfarer
Boldrmicro

Venture Wayfarer

7 variantsSeries
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$339MSRP
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Benrus Watches DTU Phantom
Benrus Watchesmicro

DTU Phantom

3 variantsSeries
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,595MSRP
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Zelos Swordfish Field 38
Zelosmicro

Swordfish Field 38

7 variantsSwordfish
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
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Praesidus Service Watch
Praesidusmicro

Service Watch

38/42mm
2 variantsService Watch
38/42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$259MSRP
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Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze
Balticmicro

Aquascaphe Bronze

3 variantsAquascaphe Bronze
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$697MSRP
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Zelos Eagle 2
Zelosmicro

Eagle 2

5 variantsEagle
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$899MSRP
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Bamford of London B80 Ace Edition
Bamford of Londonmicro

B80 Ace Edition

39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
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Formex Field Automatic
Formexmicro

Field Automatic

11 variantsField Automatic
40mm·Automatic·150m WR
$881MSRP
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Zelos Aurora Moonphase
Zelosmicro

Aurora Moonphase

3 variantsAurora
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$949MSRP
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DuFrane Watches Mabry MkII 39mm Titanium Mechanical Field Watch
DuFrane Watchesmicro

Mabry MkII 39mm Titanium Mechanical Field Watch

3 variantsSeries
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$999MSRP
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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.

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
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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
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Orient Bambino No Date
Orient

Bambino No Date

38.4mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
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Orient Stretto Date
Orient

Stretto Date

6 variantsStretto
38.5mm·Automatic
$360MSRP
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Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto Date
Orient

75th Anniversary Stretto Date

2 variants75th
38.5mm·Automatic
$395MSRP
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Citizen Tsuyosa Automatic
Citizen

Tsuyosa Automatic

3 variantsTsuyosa
40mm·Automatic
$356MSRP
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Citizen Tsuyosa 60
Citizen

Tsuyosa 60

3 variantsTsuyosa
40mm·Automatic
$431MSRP
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Seiko DressKX
Seiko
5 Sports SKX series

DressKX

4 variants5 Sports SKX series
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
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Citizen Tsuyosa Disney
Citizen

Tsuyosa Disney

2 variantsTsuyosa
40mm·Automatic
$371MSRP
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Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

Ref. YAS100D
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
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Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
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Swatch Sistem Rosee
Swatch

Sistem Rosee

Ref. YIG400
42mm·Automatic
$285MSRP
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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 Field Titanium Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Titanium Auto

38/42mm
4 variantsKhaki Field Titanium Auto
38/42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,295MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field King Auto

2 variantsKhaki Field King Auto
40mm·Automatic
$845MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Murph
Hamilton

Khaki Field Murph

2 variantsKhaki Field Murph
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,045MSRP
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Bremont Terra Nova 38
Bremont

Terra Nova 38

7 variantsTerra Nova
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,050MSRP
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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
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Bremont Terra Nova 40.5
Bremont

Terra Nova 40.5

10 variantsTerra Nova
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,250MSRP
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Bremont Broadsword
Bremont

Broadsword

9 variantsBroadsword
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,850MSRP
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Seiko Baby Alpinist
Seiko
Prospex Land

Baby Alpinist

3 variantsProspex Land
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$725MSRP
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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
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Tissot Heritage 1938
Tissot

Heritage 1938

2 variantsHeritage 1938
39mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher Ward

C65 Sandhurst Series 2

2 variantsC65
40mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,375MSRP
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Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variantsPR516
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$825MSRP
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