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Sō Labs Layer 1.1
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Sō Labs Layer 1.1

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

Case
38mm
Movement
Quartz
MSRP
$175
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Sō Labs Layer 1.1 is the Casio F-94WA-9 — integrated bracelet sport and Integrated bracelet. If price is the constraint, the Swatch TIME TO TEAL at $85 (vs $175 for the Layer 1.1) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Sō Labs Layer 1.2 is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Miyota 2105) and Same family (Layer). Stepping up, the Omega Constellation Quartz ($3,300) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

42 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Sō Labs Layer 1.2
Sō Labsmicro

Layer 1.2

 
38mm·Quartz
$175MSRP
vsCompare with the Sō Labs Layer 1.1
Nuncier x Noj Barker 40.5mm
Nunciermicro

x Noj Barker 40.5mm

4 variants
40.5mm·Quartz
$584MSRP
vsCompare with the Sō Labs Layer 1.1
Zelos GT
Zelosmicro

GT

14 variants · Ref. gt-42mm-azzurro
40/42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$499MSRP
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Squale Matic S
Squalemicro

Matic S

4 variants
39.5mm·Automatic·600m WR
$1,525MSRP
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Sō Labs Layer 1.4
Sō Labsmicro

Layer 1.4

 
38mm·Quartz
$175MSRP
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Sō Labs Layer 1.5
Sō Labsmicro

Layer 1.5

 
38mm·Quartz
$175MSRP
vsCompare with the Sō Labs Layer 1.1
Grandeur Watches Galaxy Ceramic Series G170B203
Grandeur Watchesmicro

Galaxy Ceramic Series G170B203

2 variants
40mm·Quartz
$424MSRP
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Nuncier Kaaba Edition II – White Calligraphy Dial 38mm
Nunciermicro

Kaaba Edition II – White Calligraphy Dial 38mm

 
38mm·Quartz
$585MSRP
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Nuncier Ms
Nunciermicro
MS MOP Silver 38mm

Ms

2 variants
38mm·Quartz
$599MSRP
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Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0033Q Quartz
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP0033Q

Specht & Söhne SP0033Q Quartz

3 variants · Ref. SP0033Q1
38mm·Quartz
$122MSRP
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Makydo Ash Grey
Makydomicro

Ash Grey

2 variants
40mm·Quartz
$244MSRP
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Svalbard Combat GB16
Svalbardmicro

Combat GB16

 
40mm·Quartz
$120MSRP
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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.

Invicta Jason Taylor 40418
Invictamicro

Jason Taylor 40418

5 variants
54mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Invicta Jason Taylor 25321
Invictamicro

Jason Taylor 25321

3 variants
52mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
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Invicta Reserve Magnum Tria
Invictamicro

Reserve Magnum Tria

2 variants
52mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Sō Labs Layer 1.1
Casio F-94WA-9
Casio

F-94WA-9

 
38.2mm·Quartz
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Sō Labs Layer 1.1
Timex Peanuts x Timex Marlin 1965 Reissue Inspired Snoopy Tennis 34mm Fabric
Timex

Peanuts x Timex Marlin 1965 Reissue Inspired Snoopy Tennis 34mm Fabric

 
34mm·Quartz
$219MSRP
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Swatch Juls At Swatch Art Peace Hotel
Swatch

Juls At Swatch Art Peace Hotel

Ref. SUOZ217
41mm·Quartz
$90MSRP
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Swatch Hawai I Nei
Swatch

Hawai I Nei

Ref. SO29Z705
41mm·Quartz
$115MSRP
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Swatch Cma 2 13
Swatch

Cma 2 13

Ref. SUOZ327
41mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
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Timex Timex Expedition Digital Chrono Alarm Timer
Timex
Expedition

Timex Expedition Digital Chrono Alarm Timer

3 variants
41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$91MSRP
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Timex IRONMAN Shock Endure 42mm Resin Strap Watch
Timex

IRONMAN Shock Endure 42mm Resin Strap Watch

 
42mm·Quartz·200m WR
$113MSRP
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Movado Face
Movadomicro

Face

35 variants · Ref. 3640131
39/41mm·Quartz
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Sō Labs Layer 1.1
Casio Vintage ABL-100WE
Casio

Vintage ABL-100WE

Ref. ABL-100WE-1A
37.9mm·Quartz
$95MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 6

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

Swatch TIME TO TEAL
Swatch
Originals

TIME TO TEAL

 
34mm·Quartz
$85MSRP
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Swatch Sigan
Swatch

Sigan

Ref. SO28N101
34mm·Quartz
$80MSRP
vsCompare with the Sō Labs Layer 1.1
Swatch D Schwizer
Swatch

D Schwizer

Ref. GZ286
34mm·Quartz
$80MSRP
vsCompare with the Sō Labs Layer 1.1
Timex Transit 33mm Resin Strap Watch
Timex

Transit 33mm Resin Strap Watch

 
33mm·Quartz·100m WR
$81MSRP
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Casio AQ-240
Casio

AQ-240

6 variants
35.8mm·Quartz
$70MSRP
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Casio A158
Casio

A158

5 variants
33.2mm·Quartz
$30MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Omega Constellation Quartz
Omega

Constellation Quartz

16 variants · Constellation
25/28/36mm·Quartz
$3,300MSRP
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TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Quartz 35mm
TAG Heuer

Aquaracer Professional 300 Quartz 35mm

Ref. WAY131B.BA0914
35mm·Quartz
$2,550MSRP
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Yema Urban Traveller
Yema

Urban Traveller

3 variants · Urban
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,090MSRP
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Citizen The Fantastic 4: First Steps
Citizen

The Fantastic 4: First Steps

Ref. AW0131
39mm·Solar·100m WR
$469MSRP
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Citizen Zenshin Three-Hand
Citizen

Zenshin Three-Hand

3 variants · Zenshin
39mm·Solar·100m WR
$394MSRP
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Hamilton Ventura S Quartz
Hamilton

Ventura S Quartz

2 variants
24/34mm·Quartz
$1,075MSRP
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Sartory Billard SB04-E
Sartory Billard

SB04-E

 
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,609MSRP
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Tissot PRX
Tissot

PRX

13 variants
25/35/40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$450MSRP
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Frederique Constant Highlife Automatic
Frederique Constant

Highlife Automatic

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,495MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

8 variants
34mm·Quartz·200m WR
$795MSRP
vsCompare with the Sō Labs Layer 1.1
De Rijke & Co Amazon
De Rijke & Co
Amalfi

Amazon

4 variants
38.2mm·Automatic
$4,595MSRP
vsCompare with the Sō Labs Layer 1.1
Frederique Constant Classics Moneta Moonphase
Frederique Constant

Classics Moneta Moonphase

6 variants
37mm·Quartz
$1,195MSRP
vsCompare with the Sō Labs Layer 1.1
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