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Cincinnati Watch Company Sugar Skull #1
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Cincinnati Watch Company Sugar Skull #1

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

Case
38mm
Movement
Manual
Category
Dress
MSRP
$1,995
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Cincinnati Watch Company Sugar Skull #1 is the Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29 ($2,249) — common cross-shop and Vintage revival. If price is the constraint, the Tissot Heritage 1938 at $925 (vs $1,995 for the Sugar Skull #1) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Cincinnati Watch Company Two Cats in Front of the Sun is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Sellita SW210-1) and Vintage revival. Stepping up, the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux ($5,000) 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.

Cincinnati Watch Company Two Cats in Front of the Sun
Cincinnati Watch Companymicro

Two Cats in Front of the Sun

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Cincinnati Watch Company Sugar Skull #1
Cincinnati Watch Company Rose Window
Cincinnati Watch Companymicro
Watchmaker

Rose Window

4 variants · Watchmaker
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,549MSRP
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Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern
Cincinnati Watch Companymicro
Watchmaker

Mid-Century Modern

2 variants · Watchmaker
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
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Alexander Shorokhoff Colibri 2
Alexander Shorokhoffmicro

Colibri 2

 
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,101MSRP
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anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainmicro

Model 1 (Group Buy)

 
38mm·Manual
$1,905MSRP
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Alexander Shorokhoff Colibri 2 - Alexander Shorokhoff Uhren
Alexander Shorokhoffmicro

Colibri 2 - Alexander Shorokhoff Uhren

 
39mm·Automatic
$2,500MSRP
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anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal
anOrdainmicro

Model 1 Precious Metal

3 variants
38mm·Manual
$1,905MSRP
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Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition
Maenmicro

Manhattan 37 IFL Edition

2 variants · Manhattan
37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,199MSRP
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anOrdain The Pink Dial Project
anOrdainmicro
Special Editions

The Pink Dial Project

 
38mm·Manual
$1,905MSRP
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Farer 35mm Cushion Case - The Dial Artist Limited Editions
Farermicro

35mm Cushion Case - The Dial Artist Limited Editions

 
35mm·Manual
$1,400MSRP
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Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Variomicro

1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

 
37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$428MSRP
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Seagull Artisan Heritage Series Lady's Eccentric Tourbillon Watch 38.5mm
Seagullmicro
Tourbillon

Artisan Heritage Series Lady's Eccentric Tourbillon Watch 38.5mm

 
38.5mm·Automatic
$4,169MSRP
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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.

Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
Yema

Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

4 variants · Wristmaster
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,249MSRP
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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Manual
Nivada Grenchen

Chronomaster Manual

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,975MSRP
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Yema Granvelle CMM.29
Yema

Granvelle CMM.29

3 variants · Granvelle
39mm·Automatic
$1,913MSRP
vsCompare with the Cincinnati Watch Company Sugar Skull #1
Yema Urban Traveller
Yema

Urban Traveller

3 variants · Urban
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,090MSRP
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Nivada Grenchen Autochron
Nivada Grenchen

Autochron

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,495MSRP
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Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 38mm Automatic
Nivada Grenchen

F77 MK2 38mm Automatic

Ref. F77 MK2 38mm
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,360MSRP
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Tissot PRX UFO Robot Grendizer 50th Anniversary
Tissot

PRX UFO Robot Grendizer 50th Anniversary

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,100MSRP
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Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series
Seiko

Presage Sharp Edged Series

 
40.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,100MSRP
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Longines CONQUEST HERITAGE
Longines

CONQUEST HERITAGE

7 variants · Ref. L1.650
38mm·Automatic
$3,400MSRP
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Fears Archival 1930
Fears

Archival 1930

3 variants
40mm·Manual
$3,863MSRP
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Seiko Presage Green Enamel Limited Edition
Seiko

Presage Green Enamel Limited Edition

 
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,400MSRP
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Seiko King Seiko KSK
Seiko

King Seiko KSK

3 variants
36.1mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,900MSRP
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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.

Tissot Heritage 1938
Tissot

Heritage 1938

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
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Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

 
39.5mm·Automatic
$715MSRP
vsCompare with the Cincinnati Watch Company Sugar Skull #1
Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

 
40.8mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
vsCompare with the Cincinnati Watch Company Sugar Skull #1
Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPM
Marathon
Jeep x Marathon

Jeep Willys SSGPM

 
41mm·Manual
$780MSRP
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Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

2 variants
40.8mm·Automatic
$650MSRP
vsCompare with the Cincinnati Watch Company Sugar Skull #1
Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale GMT Paris
Yema

Navygraf Marine Nationale GMT Paris

 
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$944MSRP
vsCompare with the Cincinnati Watch Company Sugar Skull #1
Tissot PRX UFO Robot Grendizer
Tissot

PRX UFO Robot Grendizer

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
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Citizen TSUYOSA Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse
Citizen

TSUYOSA Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse

 
40mm·Automatic
$990MSRP
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Yema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz
Yema

Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz

2 variants · Yachtingraf
38.5mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
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Citizen Eco-Drive
Citizen

Eco-Drive

Ref. AW0148
42.3mm·Solar·100m WR
$338MSRP
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Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

2 variants · Rallygraf
39mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
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Citizen Mickey Astronaut
Citizen

Mickey Astronaut

Ref. AW1709
42mm·Solar·100m WR
$319MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Nivada Grenchen

Chronomaster Valjoux

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$5,000MSRP
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Nivada Grenchen The Panda / Reverse Panda
Nivada Grenchen

The Panda / Reverse Panda

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$4,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Cincinnati Watch Company Sugar Skull #1
TAG Heuer Carrera Astronomer
TAG Heuer

Carrera Astronomer

Ref. WBX2110.BA0044
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,950MSRP
vsCompare with the Cincinnati Watch Company Sugar Skull #1
Grand Seiko SBGM245
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGM245

2 variants
40.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$6,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Cincinnati Watch Company Sugar Skull #1
Grand Seiko SBGA427
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGA427

2 variants
39mm·Spring Drive·100m WR
$5,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Cincinnati Watch Company Sugar Skull #1
Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux
Nivada Grenchen

Chronoking Vintage Valjoux

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$4,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Cincinnati Watch Company Sugar Skull #1
Garrick S2 Deadbeat Seconds
Garrick

S2 Deadbeat Seconds

 
42mm·Manual·100m WR
$29,210MSRP
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Vacheron Constantin Métiers d'Art The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Horse 40mm Platinum Watch
Vacheron Constantin

Métiers d'Art The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Horse 40mm Platinum Watch

Ref. 86073/000P-H066 (X86PH066)
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Manual Winding 39mm White Gold Watch
Vacheron Constantin

Patrimony Manual Winding 39mm White Gold Watch

Ref. 1410U/000G-H017 (X14GH017)
39mm·Manual
$27,800MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGH281
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGH281

7 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Cincinnati Watch Company Sugar Skull #1
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronometre Date Power Reserve
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Master Control Chronometre Date Power Reserve

Ref. Q4168120
39mm·Automatic
$17,000MSRP
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual
Rolex

Oyster Perpetual

10 variants · Ref. 276200
28/31/34/36/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Cincinnati Watch Company Sugar Skull #1
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