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Rockwell Time Apex
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Rockwell Time Apex

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

Case
46mm
Movement
Quartz
Category
Dress
MSRP
$320
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Rockwell Time Apex is the Seiko power design project collection 1 collection 1 Limited Edition — looks nearly identical and Sunburst dial. If price is the constraint, the Bulova Silver-Tone Dial Stainless Steel Expansion Vintage Dress 43L226 at $150 (vs $320 for the Apex) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the BUREI Nordic Minimalist Mesh Gold Quartz is the standout microbrand take — looks nearly identical and Quartz. Stepping up, the Movado BOLD Verso S ($850) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

BUREI Nordic Minimalist Mesh Gold Quartz
BUREImicro

Nordic Minimalist Mesh Gold Quartz

8 variants
44mm·Quartz
$40MSRP
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Eone Bradley (Black)
Eonemicro
Apex

Bradley (Black)

13 variants · Apex
40mm·Quartz
$285MSRP
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Aigi Watches POLAR DAY 32MM
Aigi Watchesmicro

POLAR DAY 32MM

4 variants
32mm·Quartz
$167MSRP
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BUREI Minimalist 44mm Quartz Bracelet
BUREImicro
Nordic Minimalist

Minimalist 44mm Quartz Bracelet

12 variants
44mm·Quartz
$46MSRP
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BERNY BERNY-Men Quartz Business Dress Watch-2726M
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Quartz Business Dress Watch-2726M

4 variants
47mm·Quartz
$70MSRP
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BERNY BERNY-Men Quartz Dress Watch-2621M
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Quartz Dress Watch-2621M

4 variants
45mm·Quartz
$56MSRP
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Eone Relay Bradley
Eonemicro

Relay Bradley

7 variants · Relay
40mm·Quartz
$100MSRP
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Lilienthal Berlin The Classic Blue Rose Gold Leather Dark Blue Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America
Lilienthal Berlinmicro

The Classic Blue Rose Gold Leather Dark Blue Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America

Ref. 9898286874915
37.5/42.5mm·Quartz
$199MSRP
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Agavus Maple
Agavusmicro
Classic

Maple

19 variants
44mm·Quartz
—MSRP
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Aigi Watches Glacier Rose 36mm Brown Leather Watch
Aigi Watchesmicro

Glacier Rose 36mm Brown Leather Watch

2 variants
36mm·Quartz
$179MSRP
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Lineage Watch Co Destiny
Lineage Watch Comicro

Destiny

8 variants
42mm·Quartz
$325MSRP
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Agavus Special Edition Line
Agavusmicro

Special Edition Line

23 variants
37/44mm·Quartz
$271MSRP
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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 Seiko power design project collection 1 collection 1 Limited Edition
Seiko

Seiko power design project collection 1 collection 1 Limited Edition

3 variants · Seiko power design project collection 1
20.2mm·Quartz
—MSRP
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Bulova Champagne Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Dress 44L271
Bulova
Vintage Dress

Champagne Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Dress 44L271

 
20mm·Quartz
$195MSRP
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Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
Seiko

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

2 variants · Essentials
30mm·Quartz
$350MSRP
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Tissot Lovely
Tissot

Lovely

 
19.5mm·Quartz
$495MSRP
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Tissot Classic Dream
Tissot

Classic Dream

4 variants
28/42mm·Quartz
$350MSRP
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Casio ECB-2300D
Casio
Edifice

ECB-2300D

 
45.8mm·Quartz·100m WR
$280MSRP
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Citizen Corso
Citizen

Corso

5 variants · Ref. AW1232
40mm·Solar
$278MSRP
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Movado BOLD Horizon
Movadomicro

BOLD Horizon

5 variants · Ref. 3601088
34/40mm·Quartz
$557MSRP
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Seiko Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies)
Seiko

Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies)

5 variants · Essentials
26/28.7/29.6mm·Quartz
$350MSRP
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Tissot Ballade
Tissot

Ballade

7 variants
34/40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$400MSRP
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Timex Q Timex Marbella 34mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Q Timex Marbella 34mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

2 variants
34mm·Quartz
$229MSRP
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Bulova Champagne Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Classic 44M117
Bulova
Classic

Champagne Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Classic 44M117

2 variants
28mm·Quartz
$195MSRP
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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.

Bulova Silver-Tone Dial Stainless Steel Expansion Vintage Dress 43L226
Bulova
Vintage Dress

Silver-Tone Dial Stainless Steel Expansion Vintage Dress 43L226

 
24mm·Quartz
$150MSRP
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Timex Fashion Stretch Bangle 25mm Expansion Band Watch
Timex

Fashion Stretch Bangle 25mm Expansion Band Watch

 
25mm·Quartz·200m WR
$97MSRP
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Bulova White Dial Leather Strap Vintage Classic 43L227
Bulova
Classic

White Dial Leather Strap Vintage Classic 43L227

2 variants
18.5mm·Quartz
$175MSRP
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Swatch Taste
Swatch
Blue

Taste

Ref. SO27B111
47mm·Quartz
$130MSRP
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Swatch Greetings From Las Vegas
Swatch

Greetings From Las Vegas

Ref. SUOB716C
41mm·Quartz
$95MSRP
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Swatch Skinskin
Swatch

Skinskin

Ref. SVUT100
40mm·Quartz
$135MSRP
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Casio MRW-200H
Casio

MRW-200H

6 variants
44.6mm·Quartz·100m WR
$40MSRP
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Casio MTP-VD01
Casio

MTP-VD01

4 variants
45mm·Quartz
$55MSRP
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Timex Retroware Digital 46mm Resin Strap Watch
Timex

Retroware Digital 46mm Resin Strap Watch

2 variants
46mm·Quartz
$149MSRP
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Casio EFB-108D
Casio
Edifice

EFB-108D

 
45mm·Quartz·100m WR
$150MSRP
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Timex Easy Reader 25mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Easy Reader 25mm Leather Strap Watch

 
25mm·Quartz
$73MSRP
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Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 43L229
Bulova
Classic

Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 43L229

 
25mm·Quartz
$135MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Movado BOLD Verso S
Movadomicro

BOLD Verso S

6 variants · Ref. 3601285
42mm·Quartz
$850MSRP
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Frederique Constant Classics Slimline Ladies Moonphase
Frederique Constant

Classics Slimline Ladies Moonphase

2 variants
30mm·Quartz
$995MSRP
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Frederique Constant Classics Quartz Moonphase
Frederique Constant

Classics Quartz Moonphase

3 variants
39mm·Quartz
$995MSRP
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Movado BOLD Verso Chronograph
Movadomicro

BOLD Verso Chronograph

5 variants · Ref. 3600866
44mm·Quartz
$995MSRP
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Movado BOLD Quest Mini
Movadomicro

BOLD Quest Mini

4 variants · Ref. 3601290
28mm·Quartz
$650MSRP
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Omega Constellation Quartz
Omega

Constellation Quartz

16 variants · Constellation
25/28/36mm·Quartz
$6,700MSRP
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Tissot Goldrun Gold
Tissot

Goldrun Gold

2 variants
38mm·Quartz
$3,950MSRP
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Frederique Constant Classics Carree Calendar Moonphase
Frederique Constant

Classics Carree Calendar Moonphase

2 variants
42.3mm·Quartz
$895MSRP
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Hamilton Ventura Quartz
Hamilton

Ventura Quartz

2 variants · Ref. H24211732
24/32mm·Quartz
$1,075MSRP
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Tissot Lovely Round
Tissot

Lovely Round

6 variants
19.5mm·Quartz
$400MSRP
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Longines LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
Longines

LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES

6 variants · La Grande Classique
24mm·Quartz
$1,550MSRP
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Tissot Savonnette
Tissot

Savonnette

 
48.5mm·Manual
$995MSRP
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