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Alternatives to the Timefactors Vanguard

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Case diameter
40 mm
Lug-to-lug
48 mm
Movement
Automatic
Catalog MSRP
$1,027
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Closest catalog matchSmiths VANGUARD$765 recorded MSRP, $262 lowerSee the match ↓
Lower recorded MSRPJIANGHUN War Drum Chronograph$488 recorded MSRP, $539 lowerSee the match ↓
Shorter lug-to-lugBaltic Scalegraph47 mm lug-to-lug, 1 mm shorterSee the match ↓

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48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Discover smaller makers with catalog similarities to this watch.

Smiths VANGUARD
Smiths

VANGUARD

  • $765 recorded MSRP, $262 lower
  • Same 40 mm case diameter
  • Same Seiko NE88 caliber
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Ollech & Wajs RALLYE DE PARIS
Ollech & Wajs

RALLYE DE PARIS

  • 39.5 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thinner case. $2,696 recorded MSRP, $1,669 higher

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JIANGHUN War Drum Chronograph
JIANGHUN

War Drum Chronograph

  • $488 recorded MSRP, $539 lower
  • 42 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 48.5 mm lug-to-lug, 0.5 mm longer
What changes

1.4 mm thinner case

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Baltic Scalegraph
Baltic

Scalegraph

  • 39.5 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • 47 mm lug-to-lug, 1 mm shorter
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 1.9 mm thinner case

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Venezianico Bucintoro 42
Venezianico

Bucintoro 42

  • 42 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 49 mm lug-to-lug, 1 mm longer
  • Same Seiko NE88 caliber
What changes

4.3 mm thinner case. $2,285 recorded MSRP, $1,258 higher

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Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Kobold

Phantom SL Avantgarde

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thicker case. $18,500 recorded MSRP, $17,473 higher

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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII
Maen

Skymaster 38 MKIII

  • 38 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.6 mm thinner case. $1,679 recorded MSRP, $652 higher

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WISE AD8 Chronograph
WISE

AD8 Chronograph

  • Same 40 mm case diameter
  • 47.8 mm lug-to-lug, 0.3 mm shorter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.3 mm thinner case. $1,890 recorded MSRP, $863 higher

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Caught Watches Grand Slammer 1959
Caught Watches

Grand Slammer 1959

  • $219 recorded MSRP, $808 lower
  • Same 40 mm case diameter
What changes

Mecaquartz movement instead of automatic. 3.4 mm thinner case

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Olech & Wajs Watches RALLYE DE PARIS
Olech & Wajs Watches

RALLYE DE PARIS

  • 39.5 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thinner case. $3,345 recorded MSRP, $2,318 higher

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Nezumi Studios VOITURE – Ref. VM2.1102
Nezumi Studios

VOITURE – Ref. VM2.1102

  • Same 40 mm case diameter
  • 47 mm lug-to-lug, 1 mm shorter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

3.1 mm thinner case. $1,063 recorded MSRP, $36 higher

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Kobold Phantom SL Platinum
Kobold

Phantom SL Platinum

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thicker case. $48,500 recorded MSRP, $47,473 higher

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Mainstream picks· 12

Established-brand matches. Compare the recorded dimensions, movement and price for each watch.

Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Manual
Nivada Grenchen

Chronomaster Manual

  • 38 mm case, 2 mm narrower
What changes

Manual Chronograph movement instead of automatic. 1.4 mm thinner case

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Yema Navygraf Chrono
Yema

Navygraf Chrono

  • Same 40 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.1 mm thinner case. $1,999 recorded MSRP, $972 higher

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema

  • 42 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

3.2 mm thinner case. $1,475 recorded MSRP, $448 higher

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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

  • $750 recorded MSRP, $277 lower
  • 41.4 mm case, 1.4 mm wider
  • 45.9 mm lug-to-lug, 2.1 mm shorter
What changes

Quartz movement instead of automatic. 3 mm thinner case

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

  • 42 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.8 mm thinner case. $1,975 recorded MSRP, $948 higher

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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

  • $725 recorded MSRP, $302 lower
  • 39 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • 45.5 mm lug-to-lug, 2.5 mm shorter
What changes

Quartz movement instead of automatic. 2.7 mm thinner case

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Damasko DC66 black
Damasko

DC66 black

  • 42 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition

  • 39.5 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • 44.5 mm lug-to-lug, 3.5 mm shorter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

4 mm thinner case. $1,150 recorded MSRP, $123 higher

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Damasko DC66
Damasko

DC66

  • 42 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono

  • 46 mm case, 6 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.8 mm thinner case. $1,695 recorded MSRP, $668 higher

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Yema Flygraf Navigator
Yema

Flygraf Navigator

  • Same 40 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.1 mm thinner case. $1,199 recorded MSRP, $172 higher

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Junghans 1972 Chronoscope Sports Edition 2025
Junghans

1972 Chronoscope Sports Edition 2025

  • 43.3 mm case, 3.3 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

4.7 mm thinner case. $1,050 recorded MSRP, $23 higher

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Cheaper alternatives· 12

Matches in a lower price band. A recorded MSRP difference is shown only when both prices are known.

Citizen Promaster Navihawk
Citizen

Promaster Navihawk

  • $446 recorded MSRP, $581 lower
  • Same 40 mm case diameter
What changes

Solar movement instead of automatic

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Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Pluto
Swatch

MoonSwatch Mission to Pluto

  • $285 recorded MSRP, $742 lower
  • 42 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 47.3 mm lug-to-lug, 0.7 mm shorter
What changes

Quartz movement instead of automatic. 2.8 mm thinner case

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Timex Q Timex Continental Chronograph 36mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Q Timex Continental Chronograph 36mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

  • $259 recorded MSRP, $768 lower
  • 36 mm case, 4 mm narrower
  • 43 mm lug-to-lug, 5 mm shorter
What changes

Quartz movement instead of automatic

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Timex Q Timex Chronograph 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch - TW2V42600
Timex

Q Timex Chronograph 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch - TW2V42600

  • $259 recorded MSRP, $768 lower
  • Same 40 mm case diameter
What changes

Quartz movement instead of automatic

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Timex Q Timex Chronograph
Timex

Q Timex Chronograph

  • $259 recorded MSRP, $768 lower
  • Same 40 mm case diameter
What changes

Quartz movement instead of automatic. 2.5 mm thinner case

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Orient Retrograde
Orient

Retrograde

  • $415 recorded MSRP, $612 lower
  • 39.5 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.8 mm thinner case

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Seiko Chronograph SSB479
Seiko

Chronograph SSB479

  • $450 recorded MSRP, $577 lower
  • 38.7 mm case, 1.3 mm narrower
  • 45.1 mm lug-to-lug, 2.9 mm shorter
What changes

Quartz movement instead of automatic. 3.4 mm thinner case

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Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Saturn
Swatch

MoonSwatch Mission to Saturn

  • $285 recorded MSRP, $742 lower
  • 42 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 47.3 mm lug-to-lug, 0.7 mm shorter
What changes

Quartz movement instead of automatic. 2.8 mm thinner case

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Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Mercury
Swatch

MoonSwatch Mission to Mercury

  • $285 recorded MSRP, $742 lower
  • 42 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 47.3 mm lug-to-lug, 0.7 mm shorter
What changes

Quartz movement instead of automatic. 2.8 mm thinner case

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Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

  • $420 recorded MSRP, $607 lower
  • 39 mm case, 1 mm narrower
What changes

Quartz movement instead of automatic. 5 mm thinner case

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Yema Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/
Yema

Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/

  • $499 recorded MSRP, $528 lower
  • 38.5 mm case, 1.5 mm narrower
What changes

Quartz movement instead of automatic. 3 mm thinner case

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Seiko Essentials Chronograph
Seiko

Essentials Chronograph

  • $450 recorded MSRP, $577 lower
  • 38.7 mm case, 1.3 mm narrower
  • 45.1 mm lug-to-lug, 2.9 mm shorter
What changes

Quartz movement instead of automatic. 3.4 mm thinner case

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Pricier alternatives· 12

Matches in a higher price band. Check the specifications to decide whether the differences matter to you.

Omega Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Chronograph 40 mm
Omega

Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Chronograph 40 mm

  • Same 40 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.9 mm thinner case. $4,800 recorded MSRP, $3,773 higher

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Breitling Top Time B01
Breitling

Top Time B01

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.7 mm thinner case. $7,650 recorded MSRP, $6,623 higher

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Omega Speedmaster Reduced Marui Limited Edition
Omega

Speedmaster Reduced Marui Limited Edition

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • 44.4 mm lug-to-lug, 3.6 mm shorter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

3.4 mm thinner case. $9,500 recorded MSRP, $8,473 higher

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Tudor Black Bay Chrono
Tudor

Black Bay Chrono

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.6 mm thinner case. $7,000 recorded MSRP, $5,973 higher

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Breitling Chronomat B01 42
Breitling

Chronomat B01 42

  • 42 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.9 mm thinner case. $9,550 recorded MSRP, $8,523 higher

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Bremont Supermarine Chrono
Bremont

Supermarine Chrono

  • 43 mm case, 3 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.1 mm thinner case. $7,300 recorded MSRP, $6,273 higher

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Norqain Adventure Chrono 41mm NHL Limited Edition
Norqain

Adventure Chrono 41mm NHL Limited Edition

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • 48.9 mm lug-to-lug, 0.9 mm longer
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thinner case. $5,490 recorded MSRP, $4,463 higher

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Breitling Super Chronomat B01 44
Breitling

Super Chronomat B01 44

  • 44 mm case, 4 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.6 mm thinner case. $10,650 recorded MSRP, $9,623 higher

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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph

  • 42 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 49.5 mm lug-to-lug, 1.5 mm longer
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.4 mm thinner case. $2,500 recorded MSRP, $1,473 higher

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Longines LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK
Longines

LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK

  • 42 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 49.5 mm lug-to-lug, 1.5 mm longer
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thicker case. $5,200 recorded MSRP, $4,173 higher

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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph
Nivada Grenchen

Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph

  • 38 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • 48.5 mm lug-to-lug, 0.5 mm longer
What changes

Automatic Chronograph movement instead of automatic. 0.2 mm thinner case

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Junghans Telemeter
Junghans

Telemeter

  • 40.8 mm case, 0.8 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

3.4 mm thinner case. $3,110 recorded MSRP, $2,083 higher

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