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Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition

Ref. SSC173P1

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

Case
43mm
Movement
Solar
Category
Chronograph
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition is the Tissot PRC 200 ($595) — common cross-shop and Same size. If price is the constraint, the Casio EFR-574DE at $220 covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Ferro AGL 2 Chronograph is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Same size.

45 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Ferro AGL 2 Chronograph
Ferromicro

AGL 2 Chronograph

5 variants · AGL 2
42mm·Quartz
$475MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph
Spinnakermicro

Fleuss Chronograph

2 variants · Fleuss
43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$325MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Geckota Chronotimer Chronograph Watch Classic Reverse Panda
Geckotamicro

Chronotimer Chronograph Watch Classic Reverse Panda

2 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$444MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Astor + Banks Chrono
Astor + Banksmicro

Chrono

3 variants
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Geckota Chronotimer Chronograph
Geckotamicro

Chronotimer Chronograph

6 variants · Chronotimer
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$299MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Hemel HFT20
Hemelmicro

HFT20

8 variants · Ref. HF4
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$450MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Boldr Rally
Boldrmicro

Rally

5 variants
38mm·Quartz·200m WR
$299MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph
Spinnakermicro

Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph

2 variants · Fleuss
43mm·Mechanical·100m WR
$550MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph
Vaermicro

R1 Racing Chronograph

2 variants · R1 Racing
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$499MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph
AVI-8micro

P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph

8 variants · P-51 Mustang
43mm·Meca-Quartz
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8micro

Spitfire Lock Chronograph

10 variants · Spitfire
42mm·Quartz
$260MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2
Drydenmicro

Chrono Diver Gen 2

3 variants · Chrono Diver
42mm·Quartz·101m WR
$450MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition

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.

Tissot PRC 200
Tissot
PR 100

PRC 200

2 variants
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$595MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Tissot Chrono L
Tissot

Chrono L

3 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$475MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Racer Chronograph 98B427
Bulova
Chronograph

Black Dial Leather Strap Racer Chronograph 98B427

3 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$695MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz

2 variants · Ref. H32612131
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,075MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Tissot T-Race
Tissot

T-Race

7 variants
38/45mm·Quartz·100m WR
$650MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Citizen Rebel Pilot
Citizen
Star Wars

Rebel Pilot

Ref. CA0761
44mm·Solar·100m WR
$475MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Citizen Brycen
Citizen
Drive

Brycen

Ref. AT2447
45mm·Solar·100m WR
$425MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Citizen CTO
Citizen

CTO

Ref. BM6985-55E
42mm·Solar·100m WR
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
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
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
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
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Bulova CURV Men's Chronograph/Classic Watch
Bulova

CURV Men's Chronograph/Classic Watch

2 variants
44mm·Quartz
$1,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Bulova Marine Star Men's Black IP Chronograph Watch
Bulova

Marine Star Men's Black IP Chronograph Watch

 
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$625MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition

Cheaper alternatives· 9

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Casio EFR-574DE
Casio
Edifice

EFR-574DE

 
42.3mm·Quartz·100m WR
$220MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Citizen Avion
Citizen

Avion

 
45mm·Solar·100m WR
$195MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Casio EFS-S650D
Casio
Edifice

EFS-S650D

 
40.9mm·Quartz·100m WR
$250MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Casio EFV-650D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-650D

3 variants · Edifice
43.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Timex Waterbury Traditional Fly-Back Chronograph 43mm Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Waterbury Traditional Fly-Back Chronograph 43mm Fabric Strap Watch

 
43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$219MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Timex Waterbury Traditional Fly Back Chronograph 43mm Stainless Steel Bracel - TW2Y29800
Timex

Waterbury Traditional Fly Back Chronograph 43mm Stainless Steel Bracel - TW2Y29800

 
43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$187MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Timex Waterbury Chronograph
Timex

Waterbury Chronograph

Ref. TW2V42400
41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$249MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Citizen PRT
Citizen

PRT

2 variants
42mm·Solar·100m WR
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Citizen Aviator Chrono
Citizen

Aviator Chrono

 
45mm·Solar·100m WR
$227Historical price (2016-02-01)
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Glycine Men's Airpilot Chrono 44mm Quartz Watch GL0440
Glycine

Men's Airpilot Chrono 44mm Quartz Watch GL0440

 
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,495MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Glycine Men's Airpilot Chrono 44mm Quartz Watch GL0441
Glycine

Men's Airpilot Chrono 44mm Quartz Watch GL0441

 
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,695MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Glycine Men's Airpilot Chrono 44mm Quartz Watch GL0442
Glycine

Men's Airpilot Chrono 44mm Quartz Watch GL0442

 
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,495MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Bulova Blue Dial HNBR Rubber SHELBY Racer Chronograph 98B452
Bulova
Chronograph

Blue Dial HNBR Rubber SHELBY Racer Chronograph 98B452

 
43mm·Quartz
$1,350MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Casio MRG-B5000
Casio
G-Shock

MRG-B5000

5 variants · G-Shock
43.2mm·Solar·200m WR
$3,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T
Citizen

Promaster Skyhawk A-T

Ref. AT8385
42mm·Solar·100m WR
$1,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Citizen Promaster Tsuno Chrono Racer
Citizen

Promaster Tsuno Chrono Racer

Ref. AV0088
43.3mm·Solar·200m WR
$1,225MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Hamilton Jazzmaster Power Reserve Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Power Reserve Auto

5 variants · Ref. H32635131
42mm·Automatic
$1,425MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Hamilton Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema

Ref. H42605731
42mm·Automatic
$1,475MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Bulova Green Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96A297
Bulova
Curv

Green Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96A297

3 variants
44mm·Quartz
$2,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Bulova Blue Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Lunar Pilot Timascus 98A329
Bulova
Lunar Pilot

Blue Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Lunar Pilot Timascus 98A329

 
43.5mm·Quartz
$1,650MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Breitling Endurance Pro
Breitling
Professional

Endurance Pro

55 variants · Professional
38/44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$3,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
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