
48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
The closest alternative to the Resco Custom C2: Stainless Gen2 GMT, Stealth dial (blue GMT hand) is the Glycine Men's Airman Worldtimer GMT 42mm Quartz Watch GL1031 ($1,395) — shared caliber (Ronda 515) and Pro diver. If price is the constraint, the Timex Waterbury Traditional GMT at $187 (vs $1,705 for the Custom C2: Stainless Gen2 GMT, Stealth dial (blue GMT hand)) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Resco Custom C3: Stainless Gen2 GMT, Stealth dial is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Ronda 515) and Pro diver.
Independent makers covering the same brief, usually with something the mainstream brands don't.
Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price: same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.
If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.
Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint: luxury upgrades and step-ups.