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Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Seestern Chrono Racing S473

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

Case
39mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$500
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Seestern Chrono Racing S473 is the Stowa Chronograph 1938 black — same family (Chrono) and Visually similar. If price is the constraint, the Casio EFB-730D at $165 (vs $500 for the Chrono Racing S473) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Zelos Vitesse is the standout microbrand take — looks nearly identical and Automatic. Stepping up, the Tissot Gentleman Open Heart ($1,025) 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.

Zelos Vitesse
Zelosmicro

Vitesse

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$1,499MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Pitzmann Watches Pitzmann III
Pitzmann Watchesmicro
III

Pitzmann III

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Knot Watches ATC-40
Knot Watchesmicro

ATC-40

9 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,257MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Seagull 1984 Antarctic Expedition 150m Water Resistance Vintage Chronograph 40mm
Seagullmicro
Chronograph

1984 Antarctic Expedition 150m Water Resistance Vintage Chronograph 40mm

 
40mm·Automatic·150m WR
$839MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Édition Anniversaire 10 ans (40mm automatic, limited)
Charlie Paris Watchesmicro

INITIAL - Édition Anniversaire 10 ans (40mm automatic, limited)

 
40mm·Automatic
$695MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Baume & Mercier Clifton Moon Phase
Baume & Merciermicro

Clifton Moon Phase

10 variants
39/42mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Seagull Open Heart Flywheel Guilloché Dial Automatic Watch 39mm
Seagullmicro
Ready-To-Ship Special Collection

Open Heart Flywheel Guilloché Dial Automatic Watch 39mm

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$219MSRP
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Akrone C-03 Horizon Austral 41mm
Akronemicro

C-03 Horizon Austral 41mm

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$541MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Wolbrook Douglas Grand Prix Racing
Wolbrookmicro
Grand Prix

Douglas Grand Prix Racing

9 variants · Grand Prix
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$442MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
MMI Watches AWAGAMI FACTORY X MMI WATCHES: FUMES WASHI DIAL
MMI Watchesmicro

AWAGAMI FACTORY X MMI WATCHES: FUMES WASHI DIAL

5 variants
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$520MSRP
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Merkur Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black
Merkurmicro

Pierre Paulin Doctor Pulse Chronograph Black

2 variants
38mm·Manual
$319MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Knot Watches ATC-40SVJRBL_LD-16SVSV-ATC-40
Knot Watchesmicro

ATC-40SVJRBL_LD-16SVSV-ATC-40

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,829MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473

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.

Stowa Chronograph 1938 black
Stowamicro

Chronograph 1938 black

 
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Seiko Essentials Chronograph
Seiko

Essentials Chronograph

6 variants · Essentials
38.7/40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$415MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Bulova Black Dial Leather Bracelet Surveyor 96A310
Bulova
Surveyor

Black Dial Leather Bracelet Surveyor 96A310

4 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$925MSRP
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Tissot Le Locle Open Heart
Tissot

Le Locle Open Heart

 
39.3mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

3 variants
40/44mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Bulova Multiple Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A320
Bulova
Maquina

Multiple Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A320

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
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Tissot Gentleman
Tissot

Gentleman

5 variants
38/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Tissot Le Locle
Tissot

Le Locle

4 variants
39.3mm·Automatic
$795MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Orient 75th Anniversary RA-TX0210L10B
Orient

75th Anniversary RA-TX0210L10B

 
42.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$375MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

5 variants
41.4mm·Quartz·100m WR
$750MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Seiko DressKX
Seiko
5 Sports SKX series

DressKX

4 variants · 5 Sports SKX series
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Orient Stretto Day & Night
Orient

Stretto Day & Night

4 variants · Stretto
41.5mm·Automatic
$420MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473

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 Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Casio EFV-160D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-160D

2 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Casio EFR-574DE
Casio
Edifice

EFR-574DE

 
42.3mm·Quartz·100m WR
$220MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Timex Waterbury Classic Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Waterbury Classic Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$119MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Timex Q Timex Blue Vega 38mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Q Timex Blue Vega 38mm Leather Strap Watch

 
38mm·Quartz
$229MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Timex Weekender New England Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Weekender New England Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch

2 variants
40mm·Quartz
$189MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Orient FNR1Q005W0
Orient

FNR1Q005W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$180MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Orient Classic Watch
Orient

Classic Watch

3 variants · Classic
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$245MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Swatch In the Mirror
Swatch
Midday

In the Mirror

Ref. YVS541G
43mm·Quartz
$235MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Seiko Seiko Selection SARV001
Seiko

Seiko Selection SARV001

2 variants · Seiko Selection
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$181MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

Ref. YAS100D
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Tissot Gentleman Open Heart
Tissot

Gentleman Open Heart

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,025MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm
Omega

Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm

15 variants · Speedmaster
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
RGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs
RGM Watches

Model 455 Classic Chronographs

 
38.2mm·Automatic
$7,950MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Bremont Altitude Chronograph
Bremont

Altitude Chronograph

4 variants · Altitude
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
Longines

MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE

7 variants · Master Collection Moonphase
40/42mm·Automatic
$4,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Nivada Grenchen Autochron
Nivada Grenchen

Autochron

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,495MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
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
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto

6 variants
36/40mm·Automatic
$1,475MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Breitling Top Time B01
Breitling

Top Time B01

8 variants · Top Time
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,650MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
Yema Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series Limited Edition
Yema

Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series Limited Edition

2 variants · Rallygraf
41mm·Automatic
$2,390MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph

6 variants · Carrera
39/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S473
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