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Techne SunBird Solar
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Techne SunBird Solar

Ref. TE-1412.D

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

Case
38mm
Movement
Solar
MSRP
$139
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Techne SunBird Solar is the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz ($265) — solar and Same size. From the independents, the Out of Order Firefly 36 is the standout microbrand take — looks nearly identical and Similar size. Stepping up, the Glycine Men's Airman Worldtimer 42mm Quartz Watch GL1039 ($1,395) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

36 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Out of Order Firefly 36
Out of Ordermicro

Firefly 36

5 variants
36mm·Quartz
$349MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne SunBird Solar
Von Doren X Engwind - The Conservation
Von Dorenmicro
von doren x engwind

X Engwind - The Conservation

 
39mm·Quartz
$450MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne SunBird Solar
D1 Milano Polycarbon 37 mm
D1 Milanomicro

Polycarbon 37 mm

3 variants
37mm·Quartz
$175MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne SunBird Solar
D1 Milano D-Tech Oil II
D1 Milanomicro

D-Tech Oil II

 
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$345MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Jet-Black
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Venture Jet-Black

 
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$149MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne SunBird Solar
D1 Milano D1 x Tonester
D1 Milanomicro
Collaborations

D1 x Tonester

4 variants
37mm·Quartz
$235MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne SunBird Solar
Riley Watch Co Jerrie Cobb Solar - JC01
Riley Watch Comicro

Jerrie Cobb Solar - JC01

4 variants
38mm·Solar
$374MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne SunBird Solar
Big Idea Design Ti Daily Solar 2024
Big Idea Designmicro

Ti Daily Solar 2024

 
38mm·Solar·100m WR
$275MSRP
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Unimatic Modello Cinque UT5-TANC-B Collab Time Only
Unimaticmicro

Modello Cinque UT5-TANC-B Collab Time Only

 
36mm·Quartz·300m WR
$920MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne SunBird Solar
Von Doren Runde - Pale
Von Dorenmicro

Runde - Pale

2 variants
39mm·Quartz
$369MSRP
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Von Doren Runde - Vintage
Von Dorenmicro

Runde - Vintage

 
39mm·Quartz
$389MSRP
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Arsene Lippens Numerico Sole
Arsene Lippensmicro

Numerico Sole

3 variants
37.5mm·Quartz
$887MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne SunBird Solar

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.

Orient Bambino Solar Quartz
Orient

Bambino Solar Quartz

4 variants · Bambino
38.4mm·Solar
$265MSRP
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AETHELSOHN Sunburst Shadow
AETHELSOHN

Sunburst Shadow

 
37mm·Quartz·200m WR
$129MSRP
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AETHELSOHN Tidal Wave Dial Quartz Watch
AETHELSOHN

Tidal Wave Dial Quartz Watch

4 variants
37mm·Quartz·200m WR
$129MSRP
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Swatch Blue Influence
Swatch
Irony

Blue Influence

Ref. YGS765G
37.4mm·Quartz
—MSRP
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AETHELSOHN Solaris Solar Chronograph Watch
AETHELSOHN

Solaris Solar Chronograph Watch

4 variants
40mm·Solar·200m WR
$169MSRP
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Swatch Skin Classic
Swatch
Skinrosee

Skin Classic

Ref. SYXG101
38mm·Quartz
$195MSRP
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Timex Easy Reader 38mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2P75800
Timex

Easy Reader 38mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2P75800

 
38mm·Quartz
$79MSRP
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Timex Easy Reader 38mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2P75900
Timex

Easy Reader 38mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2P75900

 
38mm·Quartz
$77MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne SunBird Solar
Timex Easy Reader Date 38mm Expansion Band Watch
Timex

Easy Reader Date 38mm Expansion Band Watch

 
38mm·Quartz
$87MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne SunBird Solar
Casio GMA-P2100
Casio
G-Shock

GMA-P2100

4 variants · G-Shock
40.2mm·Quartz·200m WR
$110MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne SunBird Solar
Citizen BM7620-83M
Citizen
Eco-Drive

BM7620-83M

 
38mm·Solar·100m WR
$219MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne SunBird Solar
Mondaine Classic, 36 mm, Stainless Steel Green Watch
Mondaine

Classic, 36 mm, Stainless Steel Green Watch

 
36mm·Quartz
$170MSRP
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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 Airman Worldtimer 42mm Quartz Watch GL1039
Glycine

Men's Airman Worldtimer 42mm Quartz Watch GL1039

 
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,395MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne SunBird Solar
Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Sport 44B136
Bulova
Sport

Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Sport 44B136

 
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$325MSRP
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Frederique Constant Classics Moneta Solarmetre
Frederique Constant

Classics Moneta Solarmetre

3 variants
39mm·Solar
$1,150MSRP
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Yema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz
Yema

Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz

2 variants · Yachtingraf
38.5mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne SunBird Solar
Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
Marathon

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

 
36mm·Quartz
$650MSRP
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Tissot PR 100 Tour de France
Tissot

PR 100 Tour de France

 
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$515MSRP
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Victorinox Concept One Solar
Victorinox

Concept One Solar

3 variants · Ref. 242052
39mm·Solar·100m WR
$900MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne SunBird Solar
Bulova Green Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Super Seville 97B237
Bulova
Super Seville

Green Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Super Seville 97B237

 
37.5mm·Quartz
$795MSRP
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Bulova Surveyor
Bulova

Surveyor

Ref. 96C125
39mm·Quartz
$395MSRP
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Christopher Ward C63 Valour
Christopher Ward

C63 Valour

2 variants · C63
39mm·Quartz·150m WR
$1,050MSRP
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Citizen Axiom - Men's Eco-Drive AU1060-51E Black Blank Face Watch
Citizen

Axiom - Men's Eco-Drive AU1060-51E Black Blank Face Watch

 
40mm·Solar
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne SunBird Solar
Marathon CeraShell Pilot's Navigator
Marathon
Pilot's Navigator

CeraShell Pilot's Navigator

 
41mm·Quartz
$550MSRP
vsCompare with the Techne SunBird Solar
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