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Svalbard Regulator
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Alternatives to the Svalbard Regulator

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

Case
40.5mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Sport
MSRP
$145
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Svalbard Regulator is the Orient Bambino Version 2 ($270) — looks nearly identical and Automatic. From the independents, the Pitzmann Watches The First Pitzmann is the standout microbrand take — looks nearly identical and Automatic. Stepping up, the Junghans Meister Worldtimer ($2,450) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

ColourwayPick a colourway to match a specific dial
31 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Pitzmann Watches The First Pitzmann
Pitzmann Watchesmicro
First Pitzmann

The First Pitzmann

 
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,499MSRP
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GUSTAVE & CIE JULES 24H - OR ET
GUSTAVE & CIEmicro

JULES 24H - OR ET

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$992MSRP
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AV86 1971 Automatic
AV86micro

1971 Automatic

4 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$999MSRP
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Laco Augsburg
Lacomicro

Augsburg

7 variants
39/42mm·Automatic
$460MSRP
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GUSTAVE & CIE PAUL 24H - OR ROSE ET
GUSTAVE & CIEmicro

PAUL 24H - OR ROSE ET

3 variants
39mm·Automatic
$825MSRP
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Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Cœur Ouvert Steel (40mm automatic)
Charlie Paris Watchesmicro

INITIAL - Cœur Ouvert Steel (40mm automatic)

10 variants
40mm·Automatic
$695MSRP
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MeisterSinger Pangaea 365
MeisterSingermicro

Pangaea 365

Ref. S-PM903
40mm·Automatic
$2,730MSRP
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Colomer & Sons Roma Tempus
Colomer & Sonsmicro

Roma Tempus

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$302MSRP
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Holthinrichs Watches SIGNATURE Ornament
Holthinrichs Watchesmicro

SIGNATURE Ornament

2 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$4,300MSRP
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ChronoSwiss Small Second Blue Orbit
ChronoSwissmicro

Small Second Blue Orbit

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
$9,900MSRP
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Biatec Marine 01 N
Biatecmicro

Marine 01 N

4 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,490MSRP
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Beijing Watches Classic Series Small Second Dial Watch 41mm
Beijing Watchesmicro

Classic Series Small Second Dial Watch 41mm

 
41mm·Automatic
$499MSRP
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Mainstream picks· 7

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Orient Bambino Version 2
Orient

Bambino Version 2

5 variants · Bambino
40.5mm·Automatic
$270MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 6
Orient

Bambino Version 6

7 variants · Bambino
40.5mm·Automatic
$285MSRP
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Swatch Sistem Sea
Swatch

Sistem Sea

Ref. SUTN403
42mm·Automatic
$170MSRP
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Orient Esteem II
Orient

Esteem II

 
41mm·Automatic
$285MSRP
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Swatch The Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Summer Ed
Swatch

The Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Summer Ed

Ref. SUTZ407
42mm·Automatic
$170MSRP
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Timex Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Leather Strap Watch

 
37mm·Automatic
$279MSRP
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Swatch Waktu51
Swatch

Waktu51

Ref. SO30N400
42mm·Automatic
$170MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Junghans Meister Worldtimer
Junghans

Meister Worldtimer

4 variants
40.4mm·Automatic
$2,450MSRP
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Glycine Men's Airman Vintage The Chief GMT GL03xx Series
Glycine
Airman

Men's Airman Vintage The Chief GMT GL03xx Series

5 variants
40mm·Automatic
$905MSRP
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Glycine Men's Airman Vintage The Chief Purist 40mm Automatic Watch GL0415
Glycine
Airman

Men's Airman Vintage The Chief Purist 40mm Automatic Watch GL0415

 
40mm·Automatic
$905MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0579
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0579

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
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Movado Heritage Datron
Movadomicro

Heritage Datron

7 variants · Ref. 3650144
40mm·Automatic
$1,195MSRP
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Junghans max bill Chronoscope
Junghans

max bill Chronoscope

5 variants
40mm·Automatic
$2,950MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Expedition Auto

3 variants
37/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
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Junghans Meister Chronoscope, Date English
Junghans

Meister Chronoscope, Date English

9 variants
40.7mm·Automatic
$2,900MSRP
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Tissot Le Locle Open Heart
Tissot

Le Locle Open Heart

 
39.3mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
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Stowa Marine Original Bronze Vintage
Stowamicro

Marine Original Bronze Vintage

2 variants
41mm·Manual
—MSRP
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Stowa Marine Classic Chrono
Stowamicro

Marine Classic Chrono

 
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Apollo Automatic 98A327
Bulova
Automatic

Black Dial Leather Strap Apollo Automatic 98A327

 
40mm·Automatic
$750MSRP
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