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Watch alternatives

Alternatives to the Rolex Explorer

Reference 124273

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Case diameter
36 mm
Lug-to-lug
Not recorded
Movement
Automatic
Catalog MSRP
$14,600
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Closest catalog matchPagani Design PD-1692 II$152 recorded MSRP, $14,448 lowerSee the match ↓
Lower recorded MSRPPagani Design PD-1751$209 recorded MSRP, $14,391 lowerSee the match ↓

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53 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Discover smaller makers with catalog similarities to this watch.

Timefactors Everest PRS-25
Timefactors

Everest PRS-25

  • $463 recorded MSRP, $14,137 lower
  • Same 36 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Lorier Falcon
Lorier

Falcon

  • $699 recorded MSRP, $13,901 lower
  • Same 36 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Ocean to Orbit Lhotse
Ocean to Orbit

Lhotse

  • $1,145 recorded MSRP, $13,455 lower
  • 38.5 mm case, 2.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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RZE Resolute 36
RZE

Resolute 36

  • $689 recorded MSRP, $13,911 lower
  • Same 36 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Militado 38mm Field
Militado

38mm Field

  • $87 recorded MSRP, $14,513 lower
  • 38 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Carlingue Timepieces CARL-MIL-01
Carlingue Timepieces

CARL-MIL-01

  • $777 recorded MSRP, $13,823 lower
  • Same 36 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Noctua Watch Corp. Vigil
Noctua Watch Corp.

Vigil

  • $751 recorded MSRP, $13,849 lower
  • 38 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Out of Order Forma Settanta
Out of Order

Forma Settanta

  • $890 recorded MSRP, $13,710 lower
  • 39 mm case, 3 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice
Praesidus

A-11 Tom Rice

  • $299 recorded MSRP, $14,301 lower
  • 38 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Vaer Korean Field Solar
Vaer

Korean Field Solar

  • $319 recorded MSRP, $14,281 lower
  • Same 36 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Zelos Swordfish Field 38
Zelos

Swordfish Field 38

  • $399 recorded MSRP, $14,201 lower
  • 38 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Milifortic Explorer Climbing Homage
Milifortic

Explorer Climbing Homage

  • $218 recorded MSRP, $14,382 lower
  • Same 36 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Mainstream picks· 11

Established-brand matches. Compare the recorded dimensions, movement and price for each watch.

Rolex Explorer
Rolex

Explorer

  • Same 36 mm case diameter
  • Same 3230 caliber
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Tudor Black Bay One 36
Tudor

Black Bay One 36

  • Same 36 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Tudor Ranger
Tudor

Ranger

  • 39 mm case, 3 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Tudor Black Bay 54
Tudor

Black Bay 54

  • 37 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Rolex Oyster Perpetual
Rolex

Oyster Perpetual

  • $8,450 recorded MSRP, $6,150 lower
  • Same 36 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Rolex Air-King
Rolex

Air-King

  • $8,150 recorded MSRP, $6,450 lower
  • 40 mm case, 4 mm wider
  • Same 3230 caliber
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer

  • $7,400 recorded MSRP, $7,200 lower
  • 34 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Omega Seamaster 300 Co Axial Master Chronometer 41mm
Omega

Seamaster 300 Co Axial Master Chronometer 41mm

  • $8,000 recorded MSRP, $6,600 lower
  • 41 mm case, 5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Kikuchi Nakagawa Murakumo
Kikuchi Nakagawa

Murakumo

  • 36.8 mm case, 0.8 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$23,000 recorded MSRP, $8,400 higher

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Kikuchi Nakagawa Genmon
Kikuchi Nakagawa

Genmon

  • 36.8 mm case, 0.8 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$27,000 recorded MSRP, $12,400 higher

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IWC Schaffhausen Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire
IWC Schaffhausen

Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire

  • 39 mm case, 3 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Cheaper alternatives· 12

Matches in a lower price band. A recorded MSRP difference is shown only when both prices are known.

Bremont Terra Nova 38
Bremont

Terra Nova 38

  • $2,900 recorded MSRP, $11,700 lower
  • 38 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher Ward

C65 Sandhurst Series 2

  • $1,615 recorded MSRP, $12,985 lower
  • 38 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Expedition Auto

  • $1,245 recorded MSRP, $13,355 lower
  • 37 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Hamilton Khaki Field Murph
Hamilton

Khaki Field Murph

  • $1,045 recorded MSRP, $13,555 lower
  • 38 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic
Nivada Grenchen

Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic

  • $945 recorded MSRP, $13,655 lower
  • 35 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Longines Spirit Pilot
Longines

Spirit Pilot

  • $3,100 recorded MSRP, $11,500 lower
  • 39 mm case, 3 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Titanium Auto

  • $1,295 recorded MSRP, $13,305 lower
  • 38 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Omega Seamaster Railmaster Co Axial Master Chronometer 38mm
Omega

Seamaster Railmaster Co Axial Master Chronometer 38mm

  • $6,200 recorded MSRP, $8,400 lower
  • 38 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Rolex Oyster Perpetual
Rolex

Oyster Perpetual

  • $6,750 recorded MSRP, $7,850 lower
  • Same 36 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Yema Flygraf Pilot
Yema

Flygraf Pilot

  • $990 recorded MSRP, $13,610 lower
  • 38.5 mm case, 2.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Glycine Combat Sub Sport
Glycine

Combat Sub Sport

  • $1,530 recorded MSRP, $13,070 lower
  • Same 36 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Omega Seamaster Railmaster Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 38mm
Omega

Seamaster Railmaster Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 38mm

  • $6,800 recorded MSRP, $7,800 lower
  • 38 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Pricier alternatives· 12

Matches in a higher price band. Check the specifications to decide whether the differences matter to you.

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer

  • 38 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$42,200 recorded MSRP, $27,600 higher

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Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique
Blancpain

Fifty Fathoms Automatique

  • 38.2 mm case, 2.2 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$37,100 recorded MSRP, $22,500 higher

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IWC Schaffhausen Ingenieur Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen

Ingenieur Automatic

  • 40 mm case, 4 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$55,600 recorded MSRP, $41,000 higher

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Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades Co Axial Master Chronometer

  • 34 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$39,500 recorded MSRP, $24,900 higher

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Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm
Omega

Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm

  • 42 mm case, 6 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$35,000 recorded MSRP, $20,400 higher

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Chopard L.U.C 1860
Chopard

L.U.C 1860

  • 36.5 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$29,700 recorded MSRP, $15,100 higher

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Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique
Blancpain

Fifty Fathoms Automatique

  • 38.2 mm case, 2.2 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$36,300 recorded MSRP, $21,700 higher

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Hublot Big Bang Original Unico Titanium 43mm
Hublot

Big Bang Original Unico Titanium 43mm

  • 42 mm case, 6 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$39,600 recorded MSRP, $25,000 higher

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Patek Philippe Complications 4946
Patek Philippe

Complications 4946

  • 38 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$61,141 recorded MSRP, $46,541 higher

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Patek Philippe Calatrava 5226
Patek Philippe

Calatrava 5226

  • 40 mm case, 4 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$47,262 recorded MSRP, $32,662 higher

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Patek Philippe Calatrava 6007
Patek Philippe

Calatrava 6007

  • 40 mm case, 4 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$44,387 recorded MSRP, $29,787 higher

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IWC Schaffhausen Ingenieur Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen

Ingenieur Automatic

  • 35.1 mm case, 0.9 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$47,500 recorded MSRP, $32,900 higher

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Homages & lookalikes· 6

Watches that share this design language: confirmed homages, close tributes, and lookalikes, including the classics that inspired the look. Hidden when nothing in the catalog is related.

Pagani Design PD-1692 II
Pagani Design

PD-1692 II

  • $152 recorded MSRP, $14,448 lower
  • 40 mm case, 4 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Pagani Design PD-1751
Pagani Design

PD-1751

  • $209 recorded MSRP, $14,391 lower
  • Same 36 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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San Martin SN0144 JianZhan Dial Miyota 9015
San Martin

SN0144 JianZhan Dial Miyota 9015

  • $328 recorded MSRP, $14,272 lower
  • Same 36 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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San Martin Gada Classic Simple Enamel Dial Miyota 90S5 SN014
San Martin

Gada Classic Simple Enamel Dial Miyota 90S5 SN014

  • $378 recorded MSRP, $14,222 lower
  • Same 36 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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San Martin Vintage SN020
San Martin

Vintage SN020

  • $258 recorded MSRP, $14,342 lower
  • 39 mm case, 3 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Seestern BB GMT S436.01 V2
Seestern

BB GMT S436.01 V2

  • $240 recorded MSRP, $14,360 lower
  • 39 mm case, 3 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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