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Simpl Classic Metallic
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Simpl Classic Metallic

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

Case
39mm
Movement
Quartz
Category
Dress
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Simpl Classic Metallic is the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium ($3,700) — classic dress and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Frederique Constant Classics Quartz Moonphase at $995 covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Aigi Watches Glacier 40MM Silver is the standout microbrand take — classic dress and Looks nearly identical.

48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Aigi Watches Glacier 40MM Silver
Aigi Watchesmicro

Glacier 40MM Silver

4 variants
40mm·Quartz
$179MSRP
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Aigi Watches POLAR BLUE 38MM
Aigi Watchesmicro

POLAR BLUE 38MM

2 variants
38mm·Quartz
$275MSRP
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Sternglas Sedius
Sternglasmicro

Sedius

2 variants
40mm·Quartz
$301MSRP
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Aigi Watches MIDNIGHT SUN 38MM
Aigi Watchesmicro

MIDNIGHT SUN 38MM

2 variants
38mm·Quartz
$275MSRP
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Simpl Monochrome
Simplmicro
Timeless

Monochrome

 
39mm·Quartz
—MSRP
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Knot Watches STS-38SV
Knot Watchesmicro
sts 38svwg

STS-38SV

6 variants
38mm·Solar
$185MSRP
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Simpl Misty Black
Simplmicro
Timeless

Misty Black

 
40mm·Quartz
—MSRP
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Melbourne Watch Company Flinders Heritage
Melbourne Watch Companymicro

Flinders Heritage

6 variants
40mm·Quartz
$349MSRP
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Lilienthal Berlin Huxley Black Bronze Leather Black Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America
Lilienthal Berlinmicro

Huxley Black Bronze Leather Black Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America

Ref. 9898274750755
40mm·Quartz
$199MSRP
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Sternglas Naos
Sternglasmicro

Naos

19 variants
38mm·Quartz
$323MSRP
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Simpl Regal Black
Simplmicro
Timeless

Regal Black

 
39mm·Quartz
—MSRP
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BERNY BERNY-Men Quartz Dress Watch-2694M
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Quartz Dress Watch-2694M

2 variants
38mm·Quartz
$50MSRP
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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium
NOMOS Glashütte

Tangomat ruthenium

2 variants · Tangomat
38.3mm·Automatic
$3,700MSRP
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Junghans max bill Quarz
Junghans

max bill Quarz

5 variants
38mm·Quartz
$1,030MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray
NOMOS Glashütte

Orion 38 gray

2 variants · Orion
38mm·Manual
$3,040MSRP
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Frederique Constant Classics Moneta Moonphase
Frederique Constant

Classics Moneta Moonphase

6 variants
37mm·Quartz
$1,195MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch GL0461
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch GL0461

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,850MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 39 blue gold
NOMOS Glashütte

Tangente neomatik 39 blue gold

5 variants · Tangente
38.5mm·Automatic
$4,430MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch GL0460
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch GL0460

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,850MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$1,995MSRP
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Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
Longines

FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

2 variants · Flagship
40mm·Automatic
$2,350MSRP
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Omega Constellation Quartz
Omega

Constellation Quartz

16 variants · Constellation
25/28/36mm·Quartz
$3,300MSRP
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Frederique Constant Classics Moneta Solarmetre
Frederique Constant

Classics Moneta Solarmetre

3 variants
39mm·Solar
$1,150MSRP
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Longines LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION
Longines
Elegant Collection

LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION

Ref. L4.812.4.11.6
39mm·Automatic
$2,600MSRP
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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.

Frederique Constant Classics Quartz Moonphase
Frederique Constant

Classics Quartz Moonphase

3 variants
39mm·Quartz
$995MSRP
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Tissot Classic Dream
Tissot

Classic Dream

4 variants
28/42mm·Quartz
$350MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz

 
40mm·Quartz
$745MSRP
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Tissot Gentleman
Tissot

Gentleman

4 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$495MSRP
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Timex Waterbury Classic 39mm
Timex

Waterbury Classic 39mm

4 variants
39mm·Quartz
$189MSRP
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Orient Bambino Solar Quartz
Orient

Bambino Solar Quartz

4 variants · Bambino
38.4mm·Solar
$265MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Gent Quartz
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Gent Quartz

2 variants
40mm·Quartz
$745MSRP
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Movado Face
Movadomicro

Face

35 variants · Ref. 3640131
39/41mm·Quartz
$315MSRP
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Mondaine Classic
Mondaine

Classic

3 variants
40mm·Quartz
$188MSRP
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Tissot Ballade
Tissot

Ballade

7 variants
34/40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$400MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition

 
40mm·Quartz
$825MSRP
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Seiko Essentials Quartz
Seiko

Essentials Quartz

5 variants · Essentials
38.9mm·Quartz·100m WR
$335MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate
Blancpain

Villeret Ultraplate

2 variants · Villeret
39.7mm·Manual
$13,300MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGW257
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGW257

 
38mm·Manual
$38,000MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik 41 date
NOMOS Glashütte

Ludwig neomatik 41 date

Ref. 262
40.5mm·Automatic
$4,830MSRP
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Omega De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer 40mm
Omega

De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer 40mm

Ref. 435.13.40.21.02.001
40mm·Manual
$8,000MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Zürich
NOMOS Glashütte

Zürich

Ref. 801
39.8mm·Automatic
$4,930MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGK007
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGK007

 
39mm·Manual
$7,300MSRP
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Omega Constellation Quartz
Omega

Constellation Quartz

16 variants · Constellation
25/28/36mm·Quartz
$6,700MSRP
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Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate
Blancpain

Villeret Ultraplate

3 variants · Villeret
38mm·Automatic
$12,500MSRP
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Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate
Blancpain

Villeret Ultraplate

Ref. 6651-1127-55B
40mm·Automatic
$12,900MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGY007
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGY007

4 variants
38.5mm·Spring Drive
$8,900MSRP
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A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin
A. Lange & Söhne

Saxonia Thin

6 variants · Saxonia
37/39/40mm·Manual
$27,000MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue
NOMOS Glashütte

Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue

2 variants · Orion
38.5mm·Automatic
$4,590MSRP
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