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Swatch Checkpoint Golden
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Swatch Checkpoint Golden

Ref. SB02Z400

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

Case
47mm
Movement
Quartz
MSRP
$230
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Swatch Checkpoint Golden is the Swatch Checkpoint ($165) — same family (Checkpoint) and Racing chrono. If price is the constraint, the Timex Chicago Chronograph 45mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2Y28900 at $111 (vs $230 for the Checkpoint Golden) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Memphis Belle Crono Leonardo MB PVD Nero is the standout microbrand take — racing chrono and Visually similar. Stepping up, the Movado BOLD Fusion Chronograph ($950) 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.

Memphis Belle Crono Leonardo MB PVD Nero
Memphis Bellemicro

Crono Leonardo MB PVD Nero

 
46mm·Quartz·100m WR
$550MSRP
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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane 90th Anniversary Chronograph Limited Edition
AVI-8micro

Hawker Hurricane 90th Anniversary Chronograph Limited Edition

5 variants · Hawker
45mm·Quartz
$310MSRP
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Jorg Gray Watches JG6900
Jorg Gray Watchesmicro

JG6900

6 variants
47mm·Quartz·100m WR
$425MSRP
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Aragon Caprice 8040.N 48mm
Aragonmicro

Caprice 8040.N 48mm

4 variants
48mm·Quartz·200m WR
$200MSRP
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Revelot R8 Racer Green/Green/Rose
Revelotmicro

R8 Racer Green/Green/Rose

3 variants
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
—MSRP
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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8micro

Spitfire Lock Chronograph

10 variants · Spitfire
42mm·Quartz
$260MSRP
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Haigh & Hastings Reef Break
Haigh & Hastingsmicro

Reef Break

2 variants
46mm·Quartz·100m WR
$74MSRP
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Jorg Gray Watches JG5600
Jorg Gray Watchesmicro

JG5600

3 variants
48mm·Quartz·100m WR
$495MSRP
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Revelot R8 Racer Black/Coffee/Black
Revelotmicro

R8 Racer Black/Coffee/Black

 
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
—MSRP
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Traser P67 Officer Pro Chronograph
Trasermicro

P67 Officer Pro Chronograph

4 variants
46mm·Quartz·100m WR
$790MSRP
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Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari Monza Two Tone
Filippo Loreti Watchesmicro

Ascari Monza Two Tone

5 variants
45mm·Meca-Quartz·100m WR
$295MSRP
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Pompeak Silver Sky
Pompeakmicro

Silver Sky

7 variants
45mm·Quartz
$135MSRP
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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.

Swatch Checkpoint
Swatch

Checkpoint

Ref. SB02B403
47mm·Quartz
$165MSRP
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Seiko Essentials Chronograph
Seiko

Essentials Chronograph

6 variants · Essentials
41.5/43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$265MSRP
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Citizen Calendrier
Citizen

Calendrier

2 variants · Ref. BU2020
44mm·Solar·100m WR
$375MSRP
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Casio ECB-950DB
Casio
Edifice

ECB-950DB

 
48mm·Quartz·100m WR
$280MSRP
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Casio GMA-S140
Casio
G-Shock

GMA-S140

4 variants · G-Shock
45.9mm·Quartz·200m WR
$120MSRP
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Tissot Chrono L
Tissot

Chrono L

3 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$475MSRP
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Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

3 variants · Rallygraf
40mm·Quartz
$450MSRP
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Casio EQS-960PB
Casio
Edifice

EQS-960PB

 
44.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$240MSRP
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Swatch Taste
Swatch
Blue

Taste

Ref. SO27B111
47mm·Quartz
$130MSRP
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Swatch Big Bold Irony
Swatch
Red

Big Bold Irony

5 variants · Red
47mm·Quartz
$205MSRP
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Tissot Chrono XL Vintage
Tissot

Chrono XL Vintage

2 variants
45mm·Quartz·100m WR
$450MSRP
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Timex Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter 40mm Leather Strap Watch

8 variants
40mm·Quartz
$219MSRP
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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.

Timex Chicago Chronograph 45mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2Y28900
Timex

Chicago Chronograph 45mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2Y28900

 
45mm·Quartz
$111MSRP
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Casio AE-1000W
Casio

AE-1000W

7 variants
45mm·Quartz·100m WR
$40MSRP
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Timex Expedition Field Chronograph 43mm Resin Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Field Chronograph 43mm Resin Strap Watch

 
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$75MSRP
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Swatch Greetings From Las Vegas
Swatch

Greetings From Las Vegas

Ref. SUOB716C
41mm·Quartz
$95MSRP
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Timex Easy Reader 25mm
Timex

Easy Reader 25mm

5 variants
25mm·Quartz
$73MSRP
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Casio MDV-106 Duro
Casio

MDV-106 Duro

2 variants
44.2mm·Quartz·200m WR
$85MSRP
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Casio W-735H
Casio

W-735H

3 variants
47.1mm·Quartz·100m WR
$55MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Movado BOLD Fusion Chronograph
Movadomicro

BOLD Fusion Chronograph

15 variants · Ref. 3600854
44.5mm·Quartz
$950MSRP
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Bulova Marine Star Men's Black IP Chronograph Watch
Bulova

Marine Star Men's Black IP Chronograph Watch

 
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$625MSRP
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Tissot Supersport Chrono
Tissot

Supersport Chrono

2 variants
45.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X SE 98B429
Bulova
Series X

Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X SE 98B429

 
44.5mm·Quartz
$1,495MSRP
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Movado BOLD Verso Chronograph
Movadomicro

BOLD Verso Chronograph

5 variants · Ref. 3600866
44mm·Quartz
$995MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Series X SE 98B355
Bulova
Series X

Black Dial Leather Strap Series X SE 98B355

 
45mm·Quartz
$1,395MSRP
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Movado BOLD TR90 Chronograph
Movadomicro

BOLD TR90 Chronograph

7 variants · Ref. 3601175
43.5mm·Quartz
$525MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz

3 variants · Ref. H77912135
46mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
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Seiko Coutura
Seiko

Coutura

 
45.6mm·Quartz·100m WR
$550MSRP
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Seiko Coutura
Seiko

Coutura

2 variants
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$525MSRP
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Seiko Astron
Seiko

Astron

4 variants
43.3mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,700MSRP
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Tissot Chrono XL Classic
Tissot

Chrono XL Classic

4 variants
45mm·Quartz·100m WR
$495MSRP
vsCompare with the Swatch Checkpoint Golden
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