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Techne Merlin TwinTime
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Techne Merlin TwinTime

Ref. TE-2962.26

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

Case
39.5mm
Movement
Quartz
MSRP
$192
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Techne Merlin TwinTime is the Timex Expedition Capstone Chronograph 41mm Silicone Strap Watch ($179) — looks nearly identical and Quartz. If price is the constraint, the Timex Expedition Scout 40mm Fabric Strap Watch at $95 (vs $192 for the Merlin TwinTime) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Techne Merlin Quartz is the standout microbrand take — same family (Merlin) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ ($600) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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45 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Techne Merlin Quartz
Technemicro

Merlin Quartz

Ref. TE-2462.22
39.5mm·Quartz
$141MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Von Doren Runde
Von Dorenmicro

Runde

14 variants
39mm·Quartz
$369MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Cooper Watches MWC 100m G10 Water Resistant General Service Watch, Sweep Second Hand Hybrid
Cooper Watchesmicro

MWC 100m G10 Water Resistant General Service Watch, Sweep Second Hand Hybrid

 
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$240MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Laco Zürich 42
Lacomicro

Zürich 42

 
40/42mm·Quartz
$290MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
BUREI Military 24-Hour Silicone Watch
BUREImicro
Field

Military 24-Hour Silicone Watch

3 variants
40mm·Quartz
$40MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Wolbrook Skindiver WT Mecaquartz
Wolbrookmicro

Skindiver WT Mecaquartz

12 variants · Skindiver
40mm·Quartz·150m WR
$247MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Praesidus A-11 Origin
Praesidusmicro

A-11 Origin

5 variants · A-11
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$195MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Filippo Loreti Watches Folgore
Filippo Loreti Watchesmicro

Folgore

4 variants
40mm·Quartz
$170MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Out of Order Sporty Cronografo
Out of Ordermicro
Cronografo

Sporty Cronografo

6 variants
40/42mm·Quartz·200m WR
$550MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Bertucci Construction King
Bertuccimicro
A-2RA RETROFORM NATO

Construction King

Ref. 11116
40mm·Quartz
$155MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Bertucci A-2RA RETROFORM NATO
Bertuccimicro
Retroform NATO

A-2RA RETROFORM NATO

Ref. 11605
40mm·Quartz
$185MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Bertucci A-2S Ballista
Bertuccimicro

A-2S Ballista

Ref. 11085
40mm·Quartz
$225MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime

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 Capstone Chronograph 41mm Silicone Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Capstone Chronograph 41mm Silicone Strap Watch

2 variants
41mm·Quartz
$179MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Timex Peanuts x Timex Expedition Snoopy Road Trip 39mm Silicone Strap Watch
Timex

Peanuts x Timex Expedition Snoopy Road Trip 39mm Silicone Strap Watch

 
39mm·Quartz·200m WR
$179MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Casio GMA-P2100
Casio
G-Shock

GMA-P2100

4 variants · G-Shock
40.2mm·Quartz·200m WR
$110MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Timex Expedition Capstone 39mm Eco-Friendly Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Capstone 39mm Eco-Friendly Leather Strap Watch

2 variants
39mm·Quartz
$139MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Casio EFB-730D
Casio
Edifice

EFB-730D

3 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$165MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Casio GM-S2110
Casio
G-Shock

GM-S2110

2 variants · G-Shock
40.5mm·Quartz·200m WR
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Orient Bambino Solar Quartz
Orient

Bambino Solar Quartz

4 variants · Bambino
38.4mm·Solar
$265MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Sport 44B136
Bulova
Sport

Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Sport 44B136

 
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$325MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Swatch Big Bold SwatchPAY
Swatch
Bnwpay

Big Bold SwatchPAY

4 variants · Bnwpay
41mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Citizen Garrison Military Eco-Drive
Citizen

Garrison Military Eco-Drive

 
42mm·Solar·100m WR
$295MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Seiko 5 Sports Field series
Seiko

5 Sports Field series

18 variants
36.4/39.4/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Swatch Blue Influence
Swatch
Irony

Blue Influence

Ref. YGS765G
37.4mm·Quartz
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime

Cheaper alternatives· 9

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

Timex Expedition Scout 40mm Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Scout 40mm Fabric Strap Watch

4 variants
40mm·Quartz
$95MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Timex Expedition Scout 40mm Fabric Slip-Thru Strap Watch - TW4B15500
Timex

Expedition Scout 40mm Fabric Slip-Thru Strap Watch - TW4B15500

 
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$50MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Timex Expedition Acadia 40mm Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Acadia 40mm Fabric Strap Watch

 
40mm·Quartz
$91MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Casio AW-80
Casio

AW-80

4 variants
40mm·Quartz
$46MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Casio MRW-200H
Casio

MRW-200H

6 variants
44.6mm·Quartz·100m WR
$40MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Casio AE-1300WH
Casio

AE-1300WH

 
42.1mm·Quartz·100m WR
$40MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Swatch Action O Clock
Swatch

Action O Clock

Ref. SUOB715F
41mm·Quartz
$95MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Swatch Black White the Swatch Art Peace Hotel
Swatch

Black White the Swatch Art Peace Hotel

Ref. SUOZ197
41mm·Quartz
$90MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Swatch Green Daze
Swatch

Green Daze

Ref. SO29K106
41mm·Quartz
$95MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ
Marathon
Jeep x Marathon

Jeep Willys SSGPQ

 
41mm·Quartz
$600MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Seiko Chronograph SND377
Seiko
Quartz Chronograph

Chronograph SND377

Ref. SND377P1
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
Marathon

GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch

 
36mm·Quartz
$650MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

2 variants · Rallygraf
39mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Bremont Airco Mach 1 Jet
Bremont

Airco Mach 1 Jet

3 variants · Airco
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
Marathon
Pilot's Navigator

Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz

 
41mm·Quartz
$1,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
Yema

Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

2 variants · Flygraf
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$490MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz
Hamilton

Khaki Field Quartz

4 variants · Ref. H68401735
33/38/40mm·Quartz
$675MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Hamilton Khaki Field Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Auto

4 variants · Ref. H70455133
38/42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$845MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Tissot T-Race
Tissot

T-Race

7 variants
38/45mm·Quartz·100m WR
$650MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
Bulova Green Dial Leather Strap Military 96B482
Bulova
Military

Green Dial Leather Strap Military 96B482

 
42.5mm·Quartz
$695MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne Merlin TwinTime
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