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Horage Solar Wind 42
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Horage Solar Wind 42

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

Case
42mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Dress
MSRP
$7,280
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Horage Solar Wind 42 is the Rolex Oyster Perpetual ($6,200) — automatic and Same size. If price is the constraint, the Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V at $3,095 (vs $7,280 for the Solar Wind 42) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Akrone C-03 PATSAS is the standout microbrand take — looks nearly identical and Automatic. Stepping up, the Garrick S2 Deadbeat Seconds ($29,210) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Akrone C-03 PATSAS
Akronemicro

C-03 PATSAS

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$549MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Serket Watch Co PROVOCATEUR 41MM Swiss Automatic
Serket Watch Comicro

PROVOCATEUR 41MM Swiss Automatic

3 variants
41mm·Automatic
$799MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Manufaktur Waldhoff Regent
Manufaktur Waldhoffmicro
Ultramatic

Regent

5 variants
42mm·Automatic
$368MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
S.U.F Helsinki Sarpaneva x Moomin
S.U.F Helsinkimicro

Sarpaneva x Moomin

4 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$13,920MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
S.U.F Helsinki X Moomin
S.U.F Helsinkimicro
Moomin

X Moomin

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$6,438MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Pook Watches Ilmari40
Pook Watchesmicro

Ilmari40

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
ANGLES Watches Three Kings
ANGLES Watchesmicro

Three Kings

2 variants
41mm·Automatic
$1,260MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Atelier Caradantmicro

FL 1889

 
39mm·Automatic
$1,039MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Trenyo Titans Prometheus
Trenyomicro
trenyo titans prometheus

Titans Prometheus

 
40mm·Automatic
$5,318MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Visitor Watch Co Duneshore Shallows
Visitor Watch Comicro

Duneshore Shallows

4 variants
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$750MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Helgray Brigadier Automatic
Helgraymicro

Brigadier Automatic

 
42mm·Automatic
$199MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Zinvo Blade
Zinvomicro

Blade

31 variants
44mm·Automatic
$300MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42

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.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual
Rolex

Oyster Perpetual

10 variants · Ref. 276200
28/31/34/36/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto
Christopher Ward
Bel Canto

C1 Bel Canto

10 variants · Bel Canto
41mm·Automatic
$4,725MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Omega De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 40mm
Omega

De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 40mm

Ref. 435.13.40.22.01.001
40mm·Manual
$9,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
IWC Schaffhausen Iw3583xx Portugieser Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Portugieser

Iw3583xx Portugieser Automatic

5 variants · Portugieser
40.4mm·Automatic
$7,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Sartory Billard SB10
Sartory Billard

SB10

 
39.5mm·Automatic
$3,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher Ward
Bel Canto

C1 Bel Canto Classic

6 variants · Bel Canto
41mm·Automatic
$5,340MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Breitling Premier Automatic 40
Breitling

Premier Automatic 40

Ref. A37340351B1P1
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Grand Seiko SBGR299
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGR299

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Bremont Terra Nova 38
Bremont

Terra Nova 38

7 variants · Terra Nova
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Power Reserve Big Date
Frederique Constant

Manufacture Classic Power Reserve Big Date

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$5,295MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher Ward

Twelve X Black Shadow

2 variants · Twelve
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,275MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Spengler Cup Limited Edition
Norqain

Wild ONE Skeleton Spengler Cup Limited Edition

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$7,514MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42

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.

Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V
Christopher Ward

C1 Jump Hour Mk V

3 variants · Ref. C01-39AJH4-S00B0-MG
39mm·Automatic
$3,095MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Sartory Billard SB04
Sartory Billard

SB04

3 variants
40mm·Automatic
$2,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Seiko King Seiko VANAC Seiko Boutique Exclusive Edition
Seiko

King Seiko VANAC Seiko Boutique Exclusive Edition

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Seiko Presage Classic Series
Seiko

Presage Classic Series

4 variants
40.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,125MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Tissot Gentleman Open Heart
Tissot

Gentleman Open Heart

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,025MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Hamilton Khaki Field Murph
Hamilton

Khaki Field Murph

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,045MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens
Seiko

Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

2 variants
41.8mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

5 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,095MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Expedition Auto

3 variants
37/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Sartory Billard SB04-E
Sartory Billard

SB04-E

 
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40
Christopher Ward

C1 Moonphase 40

Ref. C01-40AMP2-S00B0-B1
40.5mm·Automatic
$3,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Tissot Ballade
Tissot

Ballade

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Garrick S2 Deadbeat Seconds
Garrick

S2 Deadbeat Seconds

 
42mm·Manual·100m WR
$29,210MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton X Lite 41mm Limited Edition
Norqain

Wild ONE Skeleton X Lite 41mm Limited Edition

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$15,707MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Blancpain Villeret Réveil GMT
Blancpain

Villeret Réveil GMT

2 variants · Villeret
40.3mm·Automatic
$35,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Blancpain Villeret Quantième Annuel GMT
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Annuel GMT

Ref. 6670-1542-55B
40mm·Automatic
$58,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Complet

Ref. 6654-3610-55B
40mm·Automatic
$40,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Year of Horse Frosted Carbon 42mm
Hublot
Big Bang

Spirit of Big Bang Year of Horse Frosted Carbon 42mm

Ref. 646.QK.1230.VR.CNY26
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$39,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Grand Seiko SLGH029
Grand Seiko

SLGH029

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Vacheron Constantin Métiers d'Art Tribute to Great Civilisations Buste d'Akhénaton 42mm White Gold Watch
Vacheron Constantin

Métiers d'Art Tribute to Great Civilisations Buste d'Akhénaton 42mm White Gold Watch

Ref. 7620A/000G-H078 (X76GH078)
42mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Breitling Top Time B01
Breitling

Top Time B01

Ref. RB01761A1Q1X1
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$23,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Vacheron Constantin Métiers d'Art Tribute to Great Civilisations Lamassu de Sargon II 42mm White Gold Watch
Vacheron Constantin

Métiers d'Art Tribute to Great Civilisations Lamassu de Sargon II 42mm White Gold Watch

Ref. 7620A/000G-H080 (X76GH080)
42mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
Ming 29.01 Worldtimer
Ming

29.01 Worldtimer

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
$24,075MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk
A. Lange & Söhne

Zeitwerk

3 variants · Ref. 142.025
41.9mm·Manual
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Horage Solar Wind 42
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