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Cincinnati Watch Company Sugar Skull #1
Finding alternatives to

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
—Used
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Cincinnati Watch Company Rose Window
Cincinnati Watch Companymicro
Watchmaker

Rose Window

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

Mid-Century Modern

2 variantsWatchmaker
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
—Used
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Alexander Shorokhoff Colibri 2
Alexander Shorokhoffmicro

Colibri 2

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

Model 1 (Group Buy)

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

Colibri 2 - Alexander Shorokhoff Uhren

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

Model 1 Precious Metal

3 variantsModel 1 Precious Metal
38mm·Manual
$1,905MSRP
—Used
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anOrdain The Pink Dial Project
anOrdainmicro
Special Editions

The Pink Dial Project

38mm·Manual
$1,905MSRP
—Used
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Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition
Maenmicro

Manhattan 37 IFL Edition

2 variantsManhattan
37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,199MSRP
—Used
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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
—Used
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Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Variomicro

1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$428MSRP
—Used
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Mr Jones Watches Fantastic Exploits
Mr Jones Watchesmicro

Fantastic Exploits

2 variantsFantastic Exploits
Automatic
$545MSRP
—Used
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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 variantsWristmaster
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,249MSRP
—Used
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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
—Used
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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Manual
Nivada Grenchen

Chronomaster Manual

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

Granvelle CMM.29

3 variantsGranvelle
39mm·Automatic
$1,913MSRP
—Used
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Yema Urban Traveller
Yema

Urban Traveller

3 variantsUrban
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,090MSRP
—Used
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Tissot PRX UFO Robot Grendizer 50th Anniversary
Tissot

PRX UFO Robot Grendizer 50th Anniversary

40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,100MSRP
—Used
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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph
Nivada Grenchen

Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph

Ref. Chronomaster 38mm
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,085MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series
Seiko

Presage Sharp Edged Series

40.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,100MSRP
—Used
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Fears Archival 1930
Fears

Archival 1930

3 variantsArchival 1930
40mm·Manual
$3,863MSRP
—Used
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Longines CONQUEST HERITAGE
Longines

CONQUEST HERITAGE

7 variantsConquest Heritage
38mm·Automatic
$3,400MSRP
—Used
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TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5
TAG Heuer

Connected Calibre E5

40/45mm
6 variantsConnected
40/45mm
$1,600MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Presage Green Enamel Limited Edition
Seiko

Presage Green Enamel Limited Edition

40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,400MSRP
—Used
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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 variantsHeritage 1938
39mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

39.5mm·Automatic
$715MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

40.8mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
—Used
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Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPM
Marathon
Jeep x Marathon

Jeep Willys SSGPM

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

Presage Style60's

39.5/40.8mm
6 variantsPresage Style60's
39.5/40.8mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
—Used
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Tissot PRX UFO Robot Grendizer
Tissot

PRX UFO Robot Grendizer

40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
—Used
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Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale GMT Paris
Yema

Navygraf Marine Nationale GMT Paris

39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$944MSRP
—Used
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Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Nivada Grenchen

Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic

Ref. Super Antarctic 38mm
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$945MSRP
—Used
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Citizen TSUYOSA Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse
Citizen
CitizenTsuyosa

TSUYOSA Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse

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

Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz

2 variantsYachtingraf
38.5mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
—Used
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Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

2 variantsRallygraf
39mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
—Used
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Citizen Eco-Drive
Citizen

Eco-Drive

Ref. AW0148
42.3mm·Solar·100m WR
$338MSRP
—Used
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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
—Used
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Nivada Grenchen The Panda / Reverse Panda
Nivada Grenchen

The Panda / Reverse Panda

38mm·Manual·100m WR
$4,900MSRP
—Used
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TAG Heuer Carrera Astronomer
TAG Heuer

Carrera Astronomer

Ref. WBX2110.BA0044
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,950MSRP
—Used
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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
—Used
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Grand Seiko SBGM245
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGM245

2 variantsSBGM245
40.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$6,100MSRP
—Used
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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
—Used
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Vacheron Constantin Métiers d'Art Tribute to Great Civilisations Tibre de l'Iseum Campense 42mm Pink Gold Watch
Vacheron Constantin

Métiers d'Art Tribute to Great Civilisations Tibre de l'Iseum Campense 42mm Pink Gold Watch

Ref. 7620A/000R-H079 (X76RH079)
42mm·Automatic
—MSRP
—Used
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Garrick S2 Deadbeat Seconds
Garrick

S2 Deadbeat Seconds

42mm·Manual·100m WR
$29,210MSRP
—Used
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Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux
Nivada Grenchen

Chronoking Vintage Valjoux

38mm·Manual·100m WR
$4,900MSRP
—Used
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Grand Seiko SBGA427
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGA427

2 variantsSBGA427
39mm·Spring Drive·100m WR
$5,800MSRP
—Used
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronometre Date Power Reserve
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Master Control Chronometre Date Power Reserve

Ref. Q4168120
39mm·Automatic
$17,000MSRP
—Used
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Grand Seiko SBGH281
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGH281

7 variantsSBGH281
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,300MSRP
—Used
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