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Seiko Kinetic Auto Relay
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Seiko Kinetic Auto Relay

Ref. 5J22-0C80

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

Case
39mm
Movement
Quartz
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Seiko Kinetic Auto Relay is the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Icon 97B216 ($925) — common cross-shop and Quartz. If price is the constraint, the Casio EFB-730D at $165 covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Dan Henry 1975 is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Quartz.

48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Dan Henry 1975
Dan Henrymicro

1975

14 variants · Ref. DH75-39M-QT-B1
39mm·Automatic·150m WR
$310MSRP
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Hemel HF1 Snelway
Hemelmicro
Snelway

HF1 Snelway

6 variants · Snelway
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$200MSRP
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Praesidus A-11 Origin
Praesidusmicro

A-11 Origin

5 variants · A-11
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$195MSRP
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Praesidus A-11 Pacific Front
Praesidusmicro

A-11 Pacific Front

3 variants · A-11
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$320MSRP
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Praesidus A-11 Pacific Memorial
Praesidusmicro

A-11 Pacific Memorial

2 variants · A-11
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$695MSRP
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Vaer G2 Fairway GMT - 39mm USA Golf Watch
Vaermicro

G2 Fairway GMT - 39mm USA Golf Watch

 
39mm·Quartz·150m WR
$449MSRP
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Vaer Calendar Field
Vaermicro

Calendar Field

2 variants
36/40/42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$189MSRP
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Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz
Vaermicro
Meridian

DS2 Meridian Quartz

7 variants · Meridian
39mm·Quartz·150m WR
$239MSRP
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Dan Henry 1962
Dan Henrymicro

1962

6 variants · Ref. DH62-38M-F1
39mm·Quartz
$280MSRP
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CWC G40 Quartz Watch
CWCmicro

G40 Quartz Watch

 
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$333MSRP
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CWC G40 Sonar Quartz Watch
CWCmicro

G40 Sonar Quartz Watch

 
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$333MSRP
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CWC G40 Subhunter Quartz Watch
CWCmicro

G40 Subhunter Quartz Watch

 
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$333MSRP
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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 Icon 97B216
Bulova
Icon

Black Dial Leather Strap Icon 97B216

 
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$925MSRP
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Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
Yema

Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

2 variants · Flygraf
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$490MSRP
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Casio EFK-110D
Casio
Edifice

EFK-110D

3 variants · Edifice
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$300MSRP
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Tissot Seastar 1000
Tissot

Seastar 1000

11 variants
36/38/40/45.5mm·Quartz·300m WR
$515MSRP
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Tissot Gentleman
Tissot

Gentleman

4 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$495MSRP
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Tissot T-Race
Tissot

T-Race

7 variants
38/45mm·Quartz·100m WR
$650MSRP
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Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Sport 44B136
Bulova
Sport

Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Sport 44B136

 
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$325MSRP
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Bulova Blue Dial Leather and Silicone Strap E1 Team Miami 96B460
Bulova
E1 Team Miami

Blue Dial Leather and Silicone Strap E1 Team Miami 96B460

2 variants
41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$550MSRP
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Glycine Men's Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time 40mm Quartz Watch GL1048
Glycine

Men's Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time 40mm Quartz Watch GL1048

 
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$995MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub 40mm Quartz Watch GL1060
Glycine

Men's Combat Sub 40mm Quartz Watch GL1060

 
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$895MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub 40mm Quartz Watch GL1062
Glycine

Men's Combat Sub 40mm Quartz Watch GL1062

 
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$895MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Gent Quartz
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Gent Quartz

2 variants · Ref. H32451141
40mm·Quartz
$745MSRP
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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
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Timex Deepwater Meridian 200 38mm HNBR Rubber Strap Watch
Timex

Deepwater Meridian 200 38mm HNBR Rubber Strap Watch

2 variants
38mm·Quartz·200m WR
$269MSRP
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Timex Q Timex Falcon Eye 38mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Q Timex Falcon Eye 38mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 
38mm·Quartz·200m WR
$219MSRP
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Timex Q Timex NASA 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Q Timex NASA 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$259MSRP
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Casio Edifice EFR-S108D
Casio

Edifice EFR-S108D

Ref. EFR-S108D-1AV
39.9mm·Quartz·100m WR
—MSRP
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Casio EFS-S650D
Casio
Edifice

EFS-S650D

 
40.9mm·Quartz·100m WR
$250MSRP
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Citizen BM7620-83M
Citizen
Eco-Drive

BM7620-83M

 
38mm·Solar·100m WR
$219MSRP
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Bulova Champagne Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Classic 44B132
Bulova
Classic

Champagne Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Classic 44B132

2 variants
39mm·Quartz
$195MSRP
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Citizen AN8190-51L
Citizen

AN8190-51L

 
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$233MSRP
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Orient Bambino Solar Quartz
Orient

Bambino Solar Quartz

4 variants · Bambino
38.4mm·Solar
$265MSRP
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Bulova Classic Roman
Bulova

Classic Roman

 
41mm·Quartz
$205MSRP
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Citizen Mickey Aviator
Citizen

Mickey Aviator

Ref. BV1088
40mm·Solar·100m WR
$296MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Citizen The Citizen Limited Edition
Citizen

The Citizen Limited Edition

Ref. AQ4090-08A
40mm·Solar·100m WR
$2,995MSRP
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Citizen The CITIZEN – Citizen Watches Australia
Citizen

The CITIZEN – Citizen Watches Australia

 
38.3mm·Solar·100m WR
$4,122MSRP
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Nivada Grenchen F77 MKII SMOKY QUARTZ - 100 YEARS - 38MM
Nivada Grenchen

F77 MKII SMOKY QUARTZ - 100 YEARS - 38MM

 
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,790MSRP
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Tissot Rockwatch
Tissot

Rockwatch

 
38mm·Quartz
$1,225MSRP
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Tissot Goldrun Gold
Tissot

Goldrun Gold

2 variants
38mm·Quartz
$3,950MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Lunar Pilot Black Hole 98A335
Bulova
Lunar Pilot

Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Lunar Pilot Black Hole 98A335

 
41.2mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,650MSRP
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Citizen Attesa CB0286-61E
Citizen

Attesa CB0286-61E

 
41mm·Solar·100m WR
$1,956MSRP
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Bell & Ross BRS green camo
Bell & Ross

BRS green camo

 
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,600MSRP
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Bell & Ross BRS GREY CAMOUFLAGE
Bell & Ross

BRS GREY CAMOUFLAGE

3 variants
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,500MSRP
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Bell & Ross BR-S STEEL
Bell & Ross

BR-S STEEL

 
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,400MSRP
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Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
Bulova
Curv

Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117

 
41.5mm·Quartz
$1,450MSRP
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Glycine Men's Airman Worldtimer GMT 42mm Quartz Watch GL1028
Glycine

Men's Airman Worldtimer GMT 42mm Quartz Watch GL1028

 
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,395MSRP
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