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Browse/Alternatives/Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2

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
$460
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2 is the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER ($725) — racing chrono and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Casio EFB-730D at $165 (vs $460 for the Chrono Racing S418-2) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Pitzmann Watches Pitzmann III is the standout microbrand take — racing chrono and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Omega Speedmaster Reduced Marui Limited Edition ($9,500) 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.

Pitzmann Watches Pitzmann III
Pitzmann Watchesmicro
III

Pitzmann III

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Nezumi Studios VOITURE – Ref. VM2.1102
Nezumi Studiosmicro

VOITURE – Ref. VM2.1102

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
$1,063MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII
Maenmicro

Skymaster 38 MKIII

9 variants · Skymaster
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,679MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Baltic Scalegraph
Balticmicro

Scalegraph

3 variants
39.5mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,766MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Farasute 2324A
Farasutemicro

2324A

 
39mm·Manual·200m WR
$630MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Timefactors Vanguard
Timefactorsmicro

Vanguard

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,027MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
AV86 1960 Racing Chronograph
AV86micro

1960 Racing Chronograph

8 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$399MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Beaufort Bicompax
Beaufortmicro

Bicompax

3 variants
40.5mm·Manual
$810MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Islander Duxot Accelero Chronograph Skeleton Edition
Islandermicro

Duxot Accelero Chronograph Skeleton Edition

5 variants
40mm·Hybrid·100m WR
$270MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Zelos Vitesse
Zelosmicro

Vitesse

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$1,499MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Vertigo Watches Pilot One V2
Vertigo Watchesmicro

Pilot One V2

3 variants
41mm·Manual·100m WR
$673MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Serket Watch Co Overdrive Chronograph
Serket Watch Comicro

Overdrive Chronograph

8 variants · Ref. SWC2026ODCSG0001
42mm·Manual·100m WR
$499MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2

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 Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

5 variants
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$725MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Timex Q Timex Chronograph
Timex

Q Timex Chronograph

Ref. TW2V42600
40mm·Quartz
$259MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

5 variants
41.4mm·Quartz·100m WR
$750MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Timex Q Timex Chronograph 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch - TW2V42600
Timex

Q Timex Chronograph 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch - TW2V42600

 
40mm·Quartz
$259MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Timex Waterbury Heritage Chronograph 39mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Waterbury Heritage Chronograph 39mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 
39mm·Quartz
$359MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
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
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Citizen Promaster Navihawk
Citizen

Promaster Navihawk

5 variants · Promaster
40mm·Solar·200m WR
$446MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Damasko DC66
Damaskomicro

DC66

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz
Nivada Grenchen

Chronoking Mecaquartz

 
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$610MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Saturn
Swatch

MoonSwatch Mission to Saturn

Ref. SO33T100
42mm·Quartz
$285MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

3 variants · Rallygraf
40mm·Quartz
$450MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2

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 S418-2
Casio EFR-574DE
Casio
Edifice

EFR-574DE

 
42.3mm·Quartz·100m WR
$220MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Timex Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter 40mm Leather Strap Watch

8 variants
40mm·Quartz
$219MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Timex Waterbury Chronograph 41mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Waterbury Chronograph 41mm Leather Strap Watch

 
41mm·Quartz·200m WR
$219MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Timex Expedition Field Chronograph 43mm Resin Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Field Chronograph 43mm Resin Strap Watch

 
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$75MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Swatch Reflective
Swatch
Blue

Reflective

Ref. YVS539
43mm·Quartz
$210MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Orient FNR1Q005W0
Orient

FNR1Q005W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$180MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Casio GM-S2110
Casio
G-Shock

GM-S2110

2 variants · G-Shock
40.5mm·Quartz·200m WR
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Swatch Blue Grid
Swatch

Blue Grid

Ref. YVS454
43mm·Quartz
$210MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Seiko Seiko Selection SARV001
Seiko

Seiko Selection SARV001

2 variants · Seiko Selection
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$181MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Orient FNR1Q002W0
Orient

FNR1Q002W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$165MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Omega Speedmaster Reduced Marui Limited Edition
Omega

Speedmaster Reduced Marui Limited Edition

 
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$9,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Omega Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Chronograph 40 mm
Omega

Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Chronograph 40 mm

Ref. 326.30.40.50.01.002
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Tudor Black Bay Chrono
Tudor

Black Bay Chrono

5 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$7,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Breitling Top Time B01
Breitling

Top Time B01

8 variants · Top Time
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,650MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Movado Alta SE Chronograph
Movadomicro

Alta SE Chronograph

2 variants · Ref. 0607754
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,795MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph

6 variants · Prospex SPEEDTIMER
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Frederique Constant Highlife Chronograph Automatic
Frederique Constant

Highlife Chronograph Automatic

3 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,595MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Zenith Chronomaster Open
Zenith

Chronomaster Open

Ref. 03.3300.3604/69.M3300
39.5mm·Automatic
$11,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Frederique Constant Highlife Chronograph Automatic Bamford
Frederique Constant

Highlife Chronograph Automatic Bamford

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,495MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
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 S418-2
Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

2 variants · Prospex SPEEDTIMER
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Breitling

Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk

Ref. A233802A/L586/535X/A18DSA.6
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Seestern Chrono Racing S418-2
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