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Seiko Astron
Finding alternatives to

Seiko Astron

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

Case
42mm
Movement
Quartz
Category
GMT
MSRP
$2,500
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Seiko Astron is the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition ($2,600) — same family (Astron) and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Citizen ATTESA at $1,595 (vs $2,500 for the Astron) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Jorg Gray Watches JG7600 is the standout microbrand take — racing chrono and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Zenith Pilot Big Date Flyback Porter ($16,100) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

ColourwayPick a colourway to match a specific dial
48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

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

Jorg Gray Watches JG7600
Jorg Gray Watchesmicro

JG7600

3 variantsSeries
42mm·Quartz
$395MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Wolfpoint Space Gray
Wolfpointmicro

Space Gray

43mm·Quartz
$258MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Wolbrook Skindiver WT Mecaquartz
Wolbrookmicro

Skindiver WT Mecaquartz

12 variantsSkindiver
40mm·Quartz·150m WR
$348MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Makydo Stellar Black 42
Makydomicro

Stellar Black 42

42mm·Quartz
$237MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Jorg Gray Watches JG1500
Jorg Gray Watchesmicro

JG1500

2 variantsSeries
40mm·Quartz
$495MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Dan Henry 1963
Dan Henrymicro

1963

7 variants1963
42.5mm·Quartz
$380MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Geltier APEX
Geltiermicro

APEX

5 variantsSeries
40mm·Quartz
$249MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Smiths PRECISTA PRS-45 AEROTIMER
Smithsmicro

PRECISTA PRS-45 AEROTIMER

42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$310MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Tuseno FIRST 42 – Panda
Tusenomicro

FIRST 42 – Panda

2 variantsSeries
42mm·Quartz
$449MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)
Helgraymicro

Skyfighter (Refurbished)

42mm·Quartz
$199MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Knot Watches TSC-40TI Chronograph
Knot Watchesmicro
tsc 40tinv

TSC-40TI Chronograph

3 variantsSeries
40mm·Solar·100m WR
$270MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Elliot Brown REORG x EB HOLTON LIMITED EDITION
Elliot Brownmicro

REORG x EB HOLTON LIMITED EDITION

2 variantsSeries
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$576MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
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.

Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition
Seiko

Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition

2 variantsAstron
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,600MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T
Citizen

Promaster Skyhawk A-T

Ref. AT8385
42mm·Solar·100m WR
$1,500MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2026 Limited Edition
Seiko

Astron GPS Solar 2026 Limited Edition

41.2mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,400MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition
Seiko

Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition

41.2mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,300MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Citizen ATTESA
Citizen

ATTESA

Ref. AT8314
42mm·Solar·100m WR
$1,350MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Citizen ATTESA
Citizen

ATTESA

3 variantsATTESA
44.6mm·Solar·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 200 Chronograph
TAG Heuer

Aquaracer Professional 200 Chronograph

Ref. CBP1112.BA0627
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$3,100MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Grand Seiko SBGN027
Grand Seiko
Sport

SBGN027

2 variantsSBGN027
39mm·Quartz·200m WR
$3,700MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Glycine Airman Worldtimer GMT
Glycine

Airman Worldtimer GMT

2 variantsAirman Worldtimer GMT
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,395MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
TAG Heuer Aquaracer
TAG Heuer

Aquaracer

6 variantsAquaracer
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$3,100MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Glycine Airpilot Dual Time
Glycine

Airpilot Dual Time

7 variantsAirpilot Dual Time
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,695MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Glycine Airman Worldtimer
Glycine

Airman Worldtimer

4 variantsAirman Worldtimer
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,395MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
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.

Citizen ATTESA
Citizen

ATTESA

3 variantsATTESA
42mm·Solar·100m WR
$1,595MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Citizen PCAT
Citizen
Eco-DriveAtomic Time

PCAT

2 variantsAtomic Time
43mm·Solar·100m WR
$675MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Citizen Atomic Perpetual A-T
Citizen
Atomic Time

Atomic Perpetual A-T

2 variantsAtomic Time
41mm·Solar·200m WR
—MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Seiko Coutura
Seiko

Coutura

44.6/45.3/45.5mm
4 variantsCoutura
44.6/45.3/45.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$625MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz

3 variantsKhaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz
46mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Tissot Gentleman
Tissot

Gentleman

4 variantsGentleman
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$495MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Seiko Essentials Chronograph
Seiko

Essentials Chronograph

38.7/40mm
6 variantsEssentials
38.7/40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$415MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Swatch In the Mirror
Swatch
Midday

In the Mirror

Ref. YVS541G
43mm·Quartz
$235MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Casio EFK-110D
Casio
Edifice

EFK-110D

3 variantsEdifice
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$300MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Tissot PRC 100 Solar
Tissot
PR 100

PRC 100 Solar

34/39mm
6 variantsPRC 100 Solar
34/39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Glycine Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time
Glycine

Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time

3 variantsAirman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$995MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Casio EFB-108D
Casio
Edifice

EFB-108D

45mm·Quartz·100m WR
$150MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Zenith Zenith Pilot Big Date Flyback Porter
Zenith
Pilot Automatic

Zenith Pilot Big Date Flyback Porter

2 variantsPilot Automatic
42mm·100m WR
$16,100MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph
Zenith

Defy Skyline Chronograph

42mm·100m WR
$19,600MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Bremont MBIII
Bremont

MBIII

3 variantsMBIII
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,450MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Sjöö Sandström Jubilee Steel Gent
Sjöö Sandström

Jubilee Steel Gent

5 variantsSeries
40mm·Quartz·459m WR
$11,120MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Quartz 33mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Quartz 33mm

Ref. 67651IP.ZZ.1261IP.01
33mm·Quartz
—MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Quartz 33mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Quartz 33mm

Ref. 67650ST.OO.1261ST.01
33mm·Quartz
—MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Zenith Pilot Big Date Flyback
Zenith

Pilot Big Date Flyback

42/42.5mm
2 variantsPilot Big
42/42.5mm·100m WR
$15,100MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Quartz 33mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Quartz 33mm

Ref. 67651ST.ZZ.1261ST.01
33mm·Quartz
—MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier
Cartier

Ballon Bleu de Cartier

Ref. WSBB0073
28mm·Quartz
$5,750MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Bell & Ross WW2 MILITARY TOURBILLON ROSE GOLD
Bell & Ross

WW2 MILITARY TOURBILLON ROSE GOLD

4 variantsWW2
$118,800MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Cartier Santos de Cartier Small Model
Cartier

Santos de Cartier Small Model

Ref. WSSA0082
27mm·Quartz
$6,850MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
Cartier Panthère de Cartier Small Model
Cartier

Panthère de Cartier Small Model

Ref. WSPN0013
23mm·Quartz
$5,300MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Seiko Astron
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