Finding alternatives to
Alternatives to the Trafford Watch Co S.O.E. Roadster - Benoist
42 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Case
36mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$499
The short answer
The closest alternative to the Trafford Watch Co S.O.E. Roadster - Benoist is the Timex Automatic 1983 E Line Reissue 34mm ($279) — cushion case and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Timex END. x Timex 1981 Reissue Inspired 35mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch at $199 (vs $499 for the S.O.E. Roadster - Benoist) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda is the standout microbrand take — cushion case and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Breitling Top Time B01 Racing ($8,050) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.
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42 matches
Microbrand picks· 12
Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.
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.
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.
Pricier alternatives· 12
Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.
