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Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Earthphase Moonshine Gold
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Earthphase Moonshine Gold

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

Case
42mm
Movement
Quartz
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$450
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Earthphase Moonshine Gold is the Swatch MoonSwatch 1965 ($300) — same family (Bioceramic MoonSwatch) and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Casio EFR-574DE at $220 (vs $450 for the MoonSwatch Mission to Earthphase Moonshine Gold) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari Scuderia is the standout microbrand take — looks nearly identical and Quartz. Stepping up, the Glycine Men's Airpilot GMT 44mm Quartz Watch GL0435 ($1,395) 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.

Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari Scuderia
Filippo Loreti Watchesmicro

Ascari Scuderia

3 variants
42mm·Quartz
$210MSRP
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Filippo Loreti Watches Pista
Filippo Loreti Watchesmicro

Pista

2 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$170MSRP
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Swiss Watch Company Pioneer
Swiss Watch Companymicro

Pioneer

4 variants
41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$400MSRP
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Ferro AGL 2 Chronograph
Ferromicro

AGL 2 Chronograph

5 variants · AGL 2
42mm·Quartz
$475MSRP
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Ferro & Company AGL 2 CHRONOGRAPH
Ferro & Companymicro

AGL 2 CHRONOGRAPH

2 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$475MSRP
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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1
Drydenmicro

Chrono Diver Series 1

13 variants · Chrono Diver
42mm·Quartz·101m WR
$349MSRP
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Wolbrook Skindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz
Wolbrookmicro

Skindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz

6 variants · Skindiver
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$432MSRP
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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph
AVI-8micro

Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph

22 variants · Hawker
42mm·Quartz
$260MSRP
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Sternglas Hamburg Edition Bauhaus
Sternglasmicro

Hamburg Edition Bauhaus

 
42mm·Quartz
$269MSRP
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Makydo Stellar Black 42
Makydomicro

Stellar Black 42

 
42mm·Quartz
$237MSRP
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Ferro & Company DISTINCT 3 AVANTI / ORANGE STRAPS
Ferro & Companymicro

DISTINCT 3 AVANTI / ORANGE STRAPS

 
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$455MSRP
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Out of Order Torpedine Chrono
Out of Ordermicro

Torpedine Chrono

2 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$580MSRP
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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 MoonSwatch 1965
Swatch
Bioceramic MoonSwatch

MoonSwatch 1965

 
42mm·Quartz
$300MSRP
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Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Mars
Swatch
Bioceramic MoonSwatch

MoonSwatch Mission to Mars

Ref. SO33R100
42mm·Quartz
$285MSRP
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Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Pluto
Swatch
Bioceramic MoonSwatch

MoonSwatch Mission to Pluto

Ref. SO33M101
42mm·Quartz
$285MSRP
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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

5 variants
41.4mm·Quartz·100m WR
$750MSRP
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Seiko Essentials Chronograph
Seiko

Essentials Chronograph

6 variants · Essentials
41.5/43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$265MSRP
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Movado BOLD TR90 Chronograph
Movadomicro

BOLD TR90 Chronograph

7 variants · Ref. 3601175
43.5mm·Quartz
$525MSRP
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Movado BOLD Quest Chronograph
Movadomicro

BOLD Quest Chronograph

5 variants · Ref. 3601184
40/42mm·Quartz
$995MSRP
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Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
Yema

Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

2 variants · Flygraf
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$490MSRP
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Glycine Men's Airpilot 41mm Quartz Watch GL0515
Glycine

Men's Airpilot 41mm Quartz Watch GL0515

 
41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$895MSRP
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Tissot Chrono L
Tissot

Chrono L

3 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$475MSRP
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Movado Heritage Datron Chronograph
Movadomicro

Heritage Datron Chronograph

2 variants · Ref. 3650181
41mm·Quartz
$627MSRP
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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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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.

Casio EFR-574DE
Casio
Edifice

EFR-574DE

 
42.3mm·Quartz·100m WR
$220MSRP
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Swatch Reflective
Swatch
Blue

Reflective

Ref. YVS539
43mm·Quartz
$210MSRP
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Timex Expedition Ridge Chronograph 42mm Silicone Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Ridge Chronograph 42mm Silicone Strap Watch

 
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$145MSRP
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Timex Waterbury Traditional Fly Back Chronograph 43mm Stainless Steel Bracel - TW2Y29800
Timex

Waterbury Traditional Fly Back Chronograph 43mm Stainless Steel Bracel - TW2Y29800

 
43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$187MSRP
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Timex Timex Expedition Digital Chrono Alarm Timer
Timex
Expedition

Timex Expedition Digital Chrono Alarm Timer

3 variants
41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$91MSRP
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Swatch Kaicco
Swatch

Kaicco

Ref. SUSB406
42mm·Quartz
$135MSRP
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Casio EFV-540D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-540D

 
43.8mm·Quartz·100m WR
—MSRP
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Casio EFV-160D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-160D

2 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
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Swatch Blue Grid
Swatch

Blue Grid

Ref. YVS454
43mm·Quartz
$210MSRP
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Bulova Champagne Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Classic 44B132
Bulova
Classic

Champagne Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Classic 44B132

2 variants
39mm·Quartz
$195MSRP
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Citizen Avion
Citizen

Avion

 
45mm·Solar·100m WR
$195MSRP
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Bulova White Dial Leather Strap Vintage Classic 43L227
Bulova
Classic

White Dial Leather Strap Vintage Classic 43L227

2 variants
18.5mm·Quartz
$175MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Glycine Men's Airpilot GMT 44mm Quartz Watch GL0435
Glycine

Men's Airpilot GMT 44mm Quartz Watch GL0435

 
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,395MSRP
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Glycine Men's Airpilot GMT 44mm Quartz Watch GL0436
Glycine

Men's Airpilot GMT 44mm Quartz Watch GL0436

 
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,395MSRP
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Bulova Blue Dial HNBR Rubber SHELBY Racer Chronograph 98B452
Bulova
Chronograph

Blue Dial HNBR Rubber SHELBY Racer Chronograph 98B452

 
43mm·Quartz
$1,350MSRP
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Glycine Men's Airpilot GMT 44mm Quartz Watch GL0434
Glycine

Men's Airpilot GMT 44mm Quartz Watch GL0434

 
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,495MSRP
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Yema Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series Limited Edition
Yema

Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series Limited Edition

2 variants · Rallygraf
41mm·Automatic
$2,390MSRP
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Movado Heritage Calendoplan S Chronograph
Movadomicro

Heritage Calendoplan S Chronograph

9 variants · Ref. 3650124
42mm·Quartz
$1,295MSRP
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Movado BOLD Fusion Chronograph
Movadomicro

BOLD Fusion Chronograph

15 variants · Ref. 3600854
44.5mm·Quartz
$950MSRP
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Movado Heritage Calendoplan Chronograph
Movadomicro

Heritage Calendoplan Chronograph

6 variants · Ref. 3650161
42/43mm·Quartz
$995MSRP
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Breitling Endurance Pro
Breitling
Professional

Endurance Pro

55 variants · Professional
38/44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$3,700MSRP
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Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,150MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz

2 variants · Ref. H32612131
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,075MSRP
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Omega Speedmaster Chronoscope Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 43mm
Omega

Speedmaster Chronoscope Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 43mm

7 variants · Speedmaster
43mm·Manual
$10,300MSRP
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