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Ruhla Chronograph
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Ruhla Chronograph

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

Case
43mm
Movement
Quartz
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$496
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Ruhla Chronograph is the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Racer Chronograph 98B427 ($695) — same family (Chronograph) and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Casio EFB-730D at $165 (vs $496 for the Chronograph) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Memphis Belle Crono Leonardo is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Miyota 6S20) and Visually similar. Stepping up, the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition ($2,900) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

ColourwayPick a colorway to match a specific dial
48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Memphis Belle Crono Leonardo
Memphis Bellemicro

Crono Leonardo

 
46mm·Quartz·100m WR
$645MSRP
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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Atlas Dual Time Chronograph
AVI-8micro

Hawker Hunter Atlas Dual Time Chronograph

13 variants · Hawker
43mm·Quartz
$380MSRP
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Trintec COM-02 Chronograph / Stainless
Trintecmicro

COM-02 Chronograph / Stainless

Ref. COM-02-CH-SS
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$500MSRP
vsCompare with the Ruhla Chronograph
Trintec CoPilot Chronograph / Stainless / Quartz
Trintecmicro

CoPilot Chronograph / Stainless / Quartz

 
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$400MSRP
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Trintec CoPilot Chronograph / Black / Quartz
Trintecmicro

CoPilot Chronograph / Black / Quartz

 
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$400MSRP
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Islander Calverton Flight Chronograph Alarm Watch with Black Dial #ISL-282
Islandermicro
Under $50

Calverton Flight Chronograph Alarm Watch with Black Dial #ISL-282

 
41.8mm·Quartz·200m WR
$449MSRP
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LIV Watches GX Alarm Type-D
LIV Watchesmicro

GX Alarm Type-D

5 variants
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$440MSRP
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Luminox Bear Grylls Survival Master 3749 45mm
Luminoxmicro

Bear Grylls Survival Master 3749 45mm

 
45mm·Quartz·300m WR
$1,095MSRP
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Straton Straton Daily Driver MKII
Stratonmicro
DailyStraton

Straton Daily Driver MKII

3 variants
44mm·Quartz·200m WR
$299MSRP
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Elliot Brown BLOXWORTH: 929-002
Elliot Brownmicro

BLOXWORTH: 929-002

11 variants
44mm·Quartz·200m WR
$655MSRP
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Out of Order Sporty Cronografo
Out of Ordermicro
Cronografo

Sporty Cronografo

6 variants
40/42mm·Quartz·200m WR
$550MSRP
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Resco Manus Chronograph - Stainless
Rescomicro

Manus Chronograph - Stainless

5 variants
42mm·Quartz·200m WR
$985MSRP
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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.

Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Racer Chronograph 98B427
Bulova
Chronograph

Black Dial Leather Strap Racer Chronograph 98B427

3 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$695MSRP
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Tissot Supersport Chrono Basketball Edition
Tissot

Supersport Chrono Basketball Edition

 
45.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$550MSRP
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Tissot T-Race
Tissot

T-Race

7 variants
38/45mm·Quartz·100m WR
$650MSRP
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Timex Expedition Tide-Temp-Compass 43mm Eco-Friendly Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Tide-Temp-Compass 43mm Eco-Friendly Leather Strap Watch

 
43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$329MSRP
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Seiko Coutura
Seiko

Coutura

 
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$550MSRP
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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

5 variants
41.4mm·Quartz·100m WR
$750MSRP
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Swatch MoonSwatch Mission on Earth (Lava)
Swatch

MoonSwatch Mission on Earth (Lava)

Ref. SO33O100
42mm·Quartz
$285MSRP
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Tissot PRC 200
Tissot
PR 100

PRC 200

2 variants
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$595MSRP
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Junghans 1972 Chronoscope Quarz
Junghans

1972 Chronoscope Quarz

 
43.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$960MSRP
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Timex Expedition Tide-Temp-Compass 43mm Eco-Friendly Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Tide-Temp-Compass 43mm Eco-Friendly Fabric Strap Watch

 
43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$339MSRP
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Timex Waterbury Ace Fly-Back Chronograph 43mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Waterbury Ace Fly-Back Chronograph 43mm Leather Strap Watch

 
43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$289MSRP
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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T
Citizen

Promaster Skyhawk A-T

Ref. JY8108
45mm·Quartz·200m WR
$746MSRP
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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.

Casio EFB-730D
Casio
Edifice

EFB-730D

3 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$165MSRP
vsCompare with the Ruhla Chronograph
Timex Expedition Ridge Chronograph 42mm Silicone Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Ridge Chronograph 42mm Silicone Strap Watch

 
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$145MSRP
vsCompare with the Ruhla Chronograph
Casio EFR-574DE
Casio
Edifice

EFR-574DE

 
42.3mm·Quartz·100m WR
$220MSRP
vsCompare with the Ruhla Chronograph
Casio GMA-S2100
Casio
G-Shock

GMA-S2100

3 variants · G-Shock
42.9mm·Quartz·200m WR
$110MSRP
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Timex Expedition Rugged Core Analog 43mm Resin Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Rugged Core Analog 43mm Resin Strap Watch

 
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$87MSRP
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Timex Waterbury Standard Chronograph 41mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Waterbury Standard Chronograph 41mm Leather Strap Watch

 
41mm·Quartz·200m WR
$89MSRP
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Citizen Avion
Citizen

Avion

 
45mm·Solar·100m WR
$195MSRP
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Swatch Blue Grid
Swatch

Blue Grid

Ref. YVS454
43mm·Quartz
$210MSRP
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Swatch In the Mirror
Swatch
Midday

In the Mirror

Ref. YVS541G
43mm·Quartz
$235MSRP
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Seiko SCVE053
Seiko

SCVE053

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$207MSRP
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Swatch Kaicco
Swatch

Kaicco

Ref. SUSB406
42mm·Quartz
$135MSRP
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Citizen AN8190-51L
Citizen

AN8190-51L

 
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$233MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition
Seiko

Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition

4 variants · Astron
43.4mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Ruhla Chronograph
Breitling Endurance Pro
Breitling
Professional

Endurance Pro

55 variants · Professional
38/44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$3,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Ruhla Chronograph
Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

2 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Ruhla Chronograph
Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition

3 variants · Prospex SPEEDTIMER
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$700MSRP
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Bulova CURV Men's Chronograph/Classic Watch
Bulova

CURV Men's Chronograph/Classic Watch

2 variants
44mm·Quartz
$1,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Ruhla Chronograph
Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Fortis

Flieger F-43 Bicompax

5 variants · Flieger
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,180MSRP
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Glycine Men's Airpilot GMT 44mm Quartz Watch GL0438
Glycine

Men's Airpilot GMT 44mm Quartz Watch GL0438

 
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,395MSRP
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Junghans 1972 Mega Solar
Junghans

1972 Mega Solar

4 variants
43.3mm·Solar·100m WR
$1,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Ruhla Chronograph
Movado Heritage Calendoplan S Chronograph
Movadomicro

Heritage Calendoplan S Chronograph

9 variants · Ref. 3650124
42mm·Quartz
$1,295MSRP
vsCompare with the Ruhla Chronograph
Breitling Aerospace B70 Orbiter
Breitling
Professional

Aerospace B70 Orbiter

Ref. EB70101A/O517/215E
43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$5,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Ruhla Chronograph
Fortis Novonaut N-42
Fortis

Novonaut N-42

4 variants · Novonaut
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,230MSRP
vsCompare with the Ruhla Chronograph
Glycine Airpilot Chrono
Glycine

Airpilot Chrono

5 variants · Ref. GL0360
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,895MSRP
vsCompare with the Ruhla Chronograph
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