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Quasar Nebula
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Quasar Nebula

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

Case
41mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Field
MSRP
$359
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Quasar Nebula is the Invicta Pro Diver 40156 — shared caliber (Seiko NH35) and Visually similar. If price is the constraint, the Swatch Sistem Sea at $170 (vs $359 for the Nebula) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Zelos Swordfish 3 is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko NH35) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti) ($2,295) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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37 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Zelos Swordfish 3
Zelosmicro

Swordfish 3

28 variants · Swordfish
40/42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
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Out of Order 40mm Automatic
Out of Ordermicro
Quaranta

40mm Automatic

9 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$750MSRP
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Mr. Eatwell ScrewDiver — Charoite Stone Dial — Slowed Down, Turned Up
Mr. Eatwellmicro

ScrewDiver — Charoite Stone Dial — Slowed Down, Turned Up

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$565MSRP
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Erebus Watches Ascent
Erebus Watchesmicro

Ascent

32 variants
34/36/39/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$499MSRP
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Alexander James Watches A4 Legacy Dress 37
Alexander James Watchesmicro

A4 Legacy Dress 37

6 variants
37.4mm·Automatic·200m WR
$250MSRP
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Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMT
Erebus Watchesmicro

Ascent 40 GMT

10 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$429MSRP
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Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMT (4th central GMT hand, 24-hour rotating GMT bezel, "Ascent GMT" dial text, date at 6)
Erebus Watchesmicro

Ascent 40 GMT (4th central GMT hand, 24-hour rotating GMT bezel, "Ascent GMT" dial text, date at 6)

8 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$599MSRP
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Monro Adventure Watches Urban Adventure
Monro Adventure Watchesmicro

Urban Adventure

10 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$503MSRP
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Lucky Harvey Sound Of Nature
Lucky Harveymicro

Sound Of Nature

9 variants
40mm·Automatic
$2,399MSRP
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Phoibos Eagle Ray Date
Phoibosmicro

Eagle Ray Date

5 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$480MSRP
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Venezianico Nereide Ametista
Venezianicomicro

Nereide Ametista

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,250MSRP
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Selten Flare
Seltenmicro

Flare

 
39mm·Automatic
$2,599MSRP
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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.

Invicta Pro Diver 40156
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 40156

 
38mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
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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 Bambino Version 7 (40.5mm)
Orient

Bambino Version 7 (40.5mm)

6 variants
40.5mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
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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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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0583
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0583

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0582
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0582

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0566
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0566

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
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Invicta Jason Taylor 30198
Invictamicro

Jason Taylor 30198

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Invicta Pro Diver 8930OB
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 8930OB

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Mondaine Doppio
Mondaine

Doppio

2 variants
41mm·Automatic
$365MSRP
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Damasko DK37
Damaskomicro

DK37

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Bulova Blue Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Surveyor 96B436
Bulova
Surveyor

Blue Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Surveyor 96B436

6 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$625MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 1

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Swatch Sistem Sea
Swatch

Sistem Sea

Ref. SUTN403
42mm·Automatic
$170MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)
Christopher Ward
Twelve

The Twelve 40 (Ti)

5 variants · Twelve
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,295MSRP
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Norqain Adventure Sport 37mm Purple
Norqain

Adventure Sport 37mm Purple

 
37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,446MSRP
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Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer

23 variants · Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M
30/34/38/41mm·Automatic·150m WR
$6,700MSRP
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Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds

3 variants · Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M
41mm·Automatic·150m WR
$7,400MSRP
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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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Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date
Hamilton

Khaki Field King Day-Date

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$845MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field King Auto

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
$845MSRP
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Seiko King Seiko KS1969
Seiko

King Seiko KS1969

4 variants
39.4mm·Automatic
$3,100MSRP
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Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 41mm
Omega

De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 41mm

4 variants · De Ville Prestige
41mm·Automatic
$6,400MSRP
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Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41 Black Steel Curtiss Warhawk
Breitling

Aviator 8 Automatic 41 Black Steel Curtiss Warhawk

Ref. M173152A/L541/514X/M18BASA.6
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,950MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto

4 variants
42/46mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,125MSRP
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Bremont Broadsword
Bremont

Broadsword

9 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,850MSRP
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