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Praesidus Rec Spec
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the 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 Bamford of London B80 Ace Edition is the standout microbrand take — looks nearly identical and Automatic. Stepping up, the Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0577 ($675) 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.

Bamford of London B80 Ace Edition
Bamford of Londonmicro

B80 Ace Edition

 
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Un-Dark Lt Ed
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Venture Un-Dark Lt Ed

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$339MSRP
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Boldr Five-in-a-Row
Boldrmicro

Five-in-a-Row

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

Venture Wayfarer

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

DTU Phantom

Ref. DTU-BB-B-038-01
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,595MSRP
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Tornek-Rayville CISO M38 Field
Tornek-Rayvillemicro

CISO M38 Field

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$695MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Black Dawn
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Venture Black Dawn

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

Venture

14 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$339MSRP
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Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze
Balticmicro

Aquascaphe Bronze

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$697MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Green Dusk
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Venture Green Dusk

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$339MSRP
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Zelos Eagle 2
Zelosmicro

Eagle 2

5 variants · Eagle
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$899MSRP
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Formex Field Automatic
Formexmicro

Field Automatic

11 variants
40mm·Automatic·150m WR
$881MSRP
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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

18 variants
36.4/39.4/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
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Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time

23 variants
33.8/34/38.5/39.5/40.5mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
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Seiko 5 Sports Midfield SRPJ85
Seiko

5 Sports Midfield SRPJ85

Ref. SRPJ85K1
36.4mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
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Timex Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Eco-Conscious Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Eco-Conscious Fabric Strap Watch

 
39mm·Automatic
$309MSRP
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Timex Expedition Field Post Titanium Automatic 41mm Recycled Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Field Post Titanium Automatic 41mm Recycled Fabric Strap Watch

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$419MSRP
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Timex Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 
39mm·Automatic
$339MSRP
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Orient Stretto Date
Orient

Stretto Date

6 variants · Stretto
38.5mm·Automatic
$360MSRP
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Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAC0Q

AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

6 variants · AC0Q
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$370MSRP
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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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Citizen Tsuyosa Automatic
Citizen

Tsuyosa Automatic

5 variants · Tsuyosa
40mm·Automatic
$356MSRP
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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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Citizen Tsuyosa 60
Citizen

Tsuyosa 60

3 variants · Tsuyosa
40mm·Automatic
$431MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

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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Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Titanium Auto

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

Khaki Field King Auto

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
$845MSRP
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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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Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0563
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0563

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Murph
Hamilton

Khaki Field Murph

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,045MSRP
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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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Bremont Terra Nova 40.5
Bremont

Terra Nova 40.5

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

Broadsword

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

Baby Alpinist

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

Heritage 1938

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
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