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Svalbard Traser
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Svalbard Traser

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

Case
40mm
Movement
Quartz
Category
Field
MSRP
$155
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Svalbard Traser is the Timex Expedition Sierra 40mm Fabric Strap Watch ($139) — looks nearly identical and Quartz. If price is the constraint, the Casio AW-80 at $46 (vs $155 for the Traser) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Svalbard Traser AA55 is the standout microbrand take — same family (Traser) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Marathon Arctic Steel Navigator ($1,000) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

43 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Svalbard Traser AA55
Svalbardmicro

Traser AA55

 
40.5mm·Quartz
$150MSRP
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Hemel HF1 Snelway
Hemelmicro
Snelway

HF1 Snelway

6 variants · Snelway
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$200MSRP
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Unimatic Modello Quattro UT4-GMT Toolwatch GMT (40mm)
Unimaticmicro

Modello Quattro UT4-GMT Toolwatch GMT (40mm)

 
40mm·Quartz·300m WR
$655MSRP
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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) G40 Subhunter Quartz Watch
CWC (Cabot Watch Company)micro

G40 Subhunter Quartz Watch

 
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$507MSRP
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CWC G40 Subhunter Quartz Watch
CWCmicro

G40 Subhunter Quartz Watch

 
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$333MSRP
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Filippo Loreti Watches Folgore
Filippo Loreti Watchesmicro

Folgore

4 variants
40mm·Quartz
$170MSRP
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Unimatic Modello Quattro UT4-U-TI-GMT Ultratool GMT
Unimaticmicro

Modello Quattro UT4-U-TI-GMT Ultratool GMT

 
40mm·Quartz·300m WR
$840MSRP
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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) G40 Quartz Watch
CWC (Cabot Watch Company)micro

G40 Quartz Watch

 
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$507MSRP
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Praesidus DD-45
Praesidusmicro

DD-45

3 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$299MSRP
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Bertucci A-2SEL
Bertuccimicro
Ultimate Field Watch

A-2SEL

2 variants · Ref. 22025
40mm·Quartz
$195MSRP
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Slow Watches Twelve
Slow Watchesmicro

Twelve

3 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$290MSRP
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Vaer Design Navy Solar
Vaermicro

Design Navy Solar

 
36mm·Quartz·100m WR
$299MSRP
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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.

Timex Expedition Sierra 40mm Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Sierra 40mm Fabric Strap Watch

 
40mm·Quartz
$139MSRP
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Timex Expedition Field Post Solar 41mm Eco-Conscious Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Field Post Solar 41mm Eco-Conscious Fabric Strap Watch

2 variants
41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$209MSRP
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Timex Expedition Acadia 40mm Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Acadia 40mm Fabric Strap Watch

 
40mm·Quartz
$91MSRP
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Casio GM-S2110
Casio
G-Shock

GM-S2110

2 variants · G-Shock
40.5mm·Quartz·200m WR
$200MSRP
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Orient Bambino Solar Quartz
Orient

Bambino Solar Quartz

4 variants · Bambino
38.4mm·Solar
$265MSRP
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Swatch Blackback Pay
Swatch

Blackback Pay

Ref. SVIB105-5300
41mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
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Swatch Big Bold SwatchPAY
Swatch
Bnwpay

Big Bold SwatchPAY

4 variants · Bnwpay
41mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
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Swatch Skin Irony
Swatch
Skinearth

Skin Irony

2 variants · Skinearth
42mm·Quartz
$200MSRP
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Citizen Garrison
Citizen
Eco-Drive

Garrison

Ref. BM8180
37mm·Solar·100m WR
$221MSRP
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Mondaine Classic
Mondaine

Classic

3 variants
40mm·Quartz
$188MSRP
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Casio GMA-P2126W
Casio
G-Shock

GMA-P2126W

 
40.5mm·Quartz·200m WR
$145MSRP
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Casio GMA-P2100
Casio
G-Shock

GMA-P2100

4 variants · G-Shock
40.2mm·Quartz·200m WR
$110MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 7

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Casio AW-80
Casio

AW-80

4 variants
40mm·Quartz
$46MSRP
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Timex Easy Reader 38mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Easy Reader 38mm Leather Strap Watch

 
38mm·Quartz·200m WR
$77MSRP
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Timex Easy Reader 38mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2P75900
Timex

Easy Reader 38mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2P75900

 
38mm·Quartz
$77MSRP
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Casio FT-500WC-5BV
Casio

FT-500WC-5BV

 
41.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$46MSRP
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Timex Weekender 38mm Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Weekender 38mm Fabric Strap Watch

Ref. T2N654
38mm·Quartz
$77MSRP
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Casio B650
Casio

B650

2 variants
41.2mm·Quartz
$46MSRP
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Swatch Lady Black Single
Swatch

Lady Black Single

Ref. LB170E
25mm·Quartz
$65MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Marathon Arctic Steel Navigator
Marathon
Pilot's Navigator

Arctic Steel Navigator

 
41mm·Quartz
$1,000MSRP
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Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ
Marathon
Jeep x Marathon

Jeep Willys SSGPQ

 
41mm·Quartz
$600MSRP
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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
Marathon
Pilot's Navigator

Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz

 
41mm·Quartz
$1,000MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz
Hamilton

Khaki Field Quartz

4 variants
33/38/40mm·Quartz
$675MSRP
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Junghans FORM C
Junghans

FORM C

4 variants
40mm·Quartz
$750MSRP
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Mondaine essence, 41 mm, black
Mondaine

essence, 41 mm, black

 
41mm·Quartz
$320MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGP015
Grand Seiko
Sport

SBGP015

 
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$3,800MSRP
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Junghans Spektrum Mega Solar
Junghans

Spektrum Mega Solar

3 variants
41.6mm·Solar·100m WR
$1,410MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Lunar Pilot Black Hole 98A335
Bulova
Lunar Pilot

Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Lunar Pilot Black Hole 98A335

 
41.2mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,650MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Strap Sutton 96B403
Bulova
Sutton

Black Dial Stainless Steel Strap Sutton 96B403

 
41mm·Quartz
$395MSRP
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Victorinox Journey 1884
Victorinox

Journey 1884

3 variants · Ref. 241975
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$750MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz

3 variants
46mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
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