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Simpl Minimalist Dress Watch
Finding alternatives to

Simpl Minimalist Dress Watch

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 Simpl Minimalist Dress Watch is the Tissot Ballade ($400) — classic dress and Visually similar. If price is the constraint, the Bulova Champagne Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Classic 44B132 at $195 covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Simpl Amber is the standout microbrand take — same family (Timeless) and Visually similar.

48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

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

Simpl Amber
Simplmicro
Timeless

Amber

 
39mm·Quartz
—MSRP
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Simpl Regal Graphite S
Simplmicro
Timeless

Regal Graphite S

 
39mm·Manual
—MSRP
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Simpl Ochre Black
Simplmicro
Timeless

Ochre Black

 
40mm·Quartz
—MSRP
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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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GUSTAVE & CIE ANDRÉ 24H - OR ROSE ET
GUSTAVE & CIEmicro

ANDRÉ 24H - OR ROSE ET

4 variants
40mm·Quartz
$204MSRP
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Sternglas Naos
Sternglasmicro

Naos

19 variants
38mm·Quartz
$323MSRP
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Aigi Watches POLAR NIGHT 40MM
Aigi Watchesmicro

POLAR NIGHT 40MM

3 variants
40mm·Quartz
$179MSRP
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Sternglas Berlin
Sternglasmicro

Berlin

4 variants
38mm·Quartz
$258MSRP
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IXDAO 36.8mm VD78 Quartz Dress Watch
IXDAOmicro

36.8mm VD78 Quartz Dress Watch

3 variants
36.8mm·Quartz
$279MSRP
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AV86 1969 Vintage
AV86micro

1969 Vintage

 
39mm·Quartz
$265MSRP
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Aigi Watches Polaris 40MM Brown Leather
Aigi Watchesmicro

Polaris 40MM Brown Leather

2 variants
40mm·Quartz
$179MSRP
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Knot Watches CMP-38RGGR
Knot Watchesmicro

CMP-38RGGR

 
38mm·Quartz
$192MSRP
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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.

Tissot Ballade
Tissot

Ballade

7 variants
34/40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$400MSRP
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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

7 variants
38/40/42mm·Automatic
$1,275MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Thinline Auto

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$1,145MSRP
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Movado Face
Movadomicro

Face

35 variants · Ref. 3640131
39/41mm·Quartz
$315MSRP
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Frederique Constant Classics Quartz Moonphase
Frederique Constant

Classics Quartz Moonphase

3 variants
39mm·Quartz
$995MSRP
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Junghans max bill Quarz
Junghans

max bill Quarz

5 variants
38mm·Quartz
$1,030MSRP
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Movado Museum Classic
Movadomicro
Museum Classic Men's

Museum Classic

19 variants · Ref. 0607202
28/33/40mm·Quartz
$1,495MSRP
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Movado Modern 47
Movadomicro

Modern 47

17 variants · Ref. 0608015
40mm·Quartz
$455MSRP
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Tissot Tradition
Tissot

Tradition

2 variants
42mm·Quartz
$450MSRP
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Tissot Gentleman
Tissot

Gentleman

4 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$495MSRP
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Citizen Suratto
Citizen

Suratto

Ref. AR3120-08L
38.4mm·Eco-Drive
$395MSRP
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Citizen Eco-Drive AW0092
Citizen

Eco-Drive AW0092

Ref. AW0092-07Q
40mm·Eco-Drive
$395MSRP
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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.

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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Timex Noah x Timex Oval Moon Phase
Timex

Noah x Timex Oval Moon Phase

Ref. A376FW25
35mm·Quartz
$228MSRP
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Swatch Szs27
Swatch

Szs27

Ref. SZS27
40mm·Quartz
$205MSRP
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Swatch Skin Classic
Swatch
Skinrosee

Skin Classic

Ref. SYXG101
38mm·Quartz
$195MSRP
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Seiko Essentials Daywear
Seiko

Essentials Daywear

2 variants · Essentials
39.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$325MSRP
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Timex Marlin Jet Quartz Chronograph
Timex

Marlin Jet Quartz Chronograph

2 variants
40mm·Quartz
$279MSRP
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Orient Bambino Solar Quartz
Orient

Bambino Solar Quartz

4 variants · Bambino
38.4mm·Solar
$265MSRP
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Swatch Greetings From Las Vegas
Swatch

Greetings From Las Vegas

Ref. SUOB716C
41mm·Quartz
$95MSRP
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Seiko Essentials Quartz
Seiko

Essentials Quartz

4 variants · Essentials
40.2mm·Quartz·100m WR
$265MSRP
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Timex Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter 40mm Leather Strap Watch

8 variants
40mm·Quartz
$219MSRP
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Casio Enticer MTP-1302PD
Casio

Enticer MTP-1302PD

 
38.5mm·Quartz
$67MSRP
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Citizen Corso
Citizen

Corso

5 variants · Ref. AW1232
40mm·Solar
$278MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer

19 variants · De Ville Prestige
34/40mm·Automatic
$5,100MSRP
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

4 variants · Portofino
40mm·Automatic
$5,200MSRP
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Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer

15 variants · De Ville Prestige
34/40mm·Automatic
$8,300MSRP
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Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 41mm
Omega

De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 41mm

4 variants · De Ville Prestige
41mm·Automatic
$6,400MSRP
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Fears Brunswick 38 (Steel)
Fears

Brunswick 38 (Steel)

11 variants · Brunswick
38mm·Manual
$3,122MSRP
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3914 Portofino Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw3914 Portofino Chronograph

4 variants · Portofino
39mm·Automatic
$6,800MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Auto

8 variants
34/38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
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Junghans max bill MEGA Kleine Sekunde Edition 60
Junghans

max bill MEGA Kleine Sekunde Edition 60

 
38mm·Quartz
$1,500MSRP
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Longines LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION
Longines
Master Collection

LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION

2 variants · Master Collection
38.5mm·Automatic
$2,850MSRP
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Yema Granvelle CMM.29
Yema

Granvelle CMM.29

3 variants · Granvelle
39mm·Automatic
$1,913MSRP
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Tissot Rockwatch
Tissot

Rockwatch

 
38mm·Quartz
$1,225MSRP
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Junghans max bill MEGA Solar
Junghans

max bill MEGA Solar

6 variants
38mm·Solar
$1,550MSRP
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