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Timex Expedition 39mm Fabric Strap Watch - T48042
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Alternatives to the Timex Expedition 39mm Fabric Strap Watch - T48042

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

Case
39mm
Movement
Quartz
Category
Field
MSRP
$91
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Timex Expedition 39mm Fabric Strap Watch - T48042 is the Timex Expedition Digital Chrono Alarm Timer ($91) — same family (Expedition) and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Casio W-800H at $40 (vs $91 for the Expedition 39mm Fabric Strap Watch - T48042) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Bertucci A-2SEL is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Visually similar. Stepping up, the Timex Expedition Titanium 38mm Leather Strap Watch ($299) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

39 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Bertucci A-2SEL
Bertuccimicro
Ultimate Field Watch

A-2SEL

2 variants · Ref. 22025
40mm·Quartz
$195MSRP
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Nite Watches MX10
Nite Watchesmicro

MX10

11 variants
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$425MSRP
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Bertucci Ballista X1 Illuminated
Bertuccimicro

Ballista X1 Illuminated

Ref. 11125
40mm·Quartz
$345MSRP
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Bertucci Construction King
Bertuccimicro
A-2RA RETROFORM NATO

Construction King

Ref. 11116
40mm·Quartz
$155MSRP
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Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
Praesidusmicro

A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz

7 variants · A-11
38mm·Quartz
$215MSRP
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Nite Watches MX10 JUNGLE C2C
Nite Watchesmicro

MX10 JUNGLE C2C

 
39mm·Quartz·300m WR
—MSRP
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Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar
Vaermicro
Recon Field

C5 Recon Field Solar

 
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$329MSRP
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Vaer Calendar Field
Vaermicro

Calendar Field

2 variants
36/40/42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$189MSRP
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Vaer Design Navy Solar
Vaermicro

Design Navy Solar

 
36mm·Quartz·100m WR
$299MSRP
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Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Variomicro

1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

3 variants · 1945 A-11S Solar
40mm·Quartz
$218MSRP
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Wolbrook Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38
Wolbrookmicro

Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38

3 variants · Outrider
38mm·Quartz·120m WR
$213MSRP
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Meridiano Watches Mono Hand Ultra Thin
Meridiano Watchesmicro

Mono Hand Ultra Thin

2 variants
38mm·Quartz
$281MSRP
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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.

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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Timex Expedition Camper 38mm Fabric FAST WRAP Watch
Timex

Expedition Camper 38mm Fabric FAST WRAP Watch

 
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$83MSRP
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Timex Expedition Camper 39mm Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Camper 39mm Fabric Strap Watch

 
39mm·Quartz
$83MSRP
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Casio FT-500WC-5BV
Casio

FT-500WC-5BV

 
41.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$46MSRP
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Casio AW-80
Casio

AW-80

4 variants
40mm·Quartz
$46MSRP
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Casio GMD-S5610BB
Casio
G-Shock

GMD-S5610BB

 
40.5mm·Quartz·200m WR
$110MSRP
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Swatch Chic Pay
Swatch

Chic Pay

Ref. SVIW108-5300
41mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
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Swatch Rebel
Swatch
Rose

Rebel

Ref. SUOT700
41mm·Quartz
$90MSRP
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Swatch Green Daze
Swatch

Green Daze

Ref. SO29K106
41mm·Quartz
$95MSRP
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Bulova Light Blue Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Sport 43M125
Bulova
Sport

Light Blue Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Sport 43M125

 
30mm·Quartz
$175MSRP
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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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Bulova Silver-Tone Dial Stainless Steel Expansion Vintage Dress 43L226
Bulova
Vintage Dress

Silver-Tone Dial Stainless Steel Expansion Vintage Dress 43L226

 
24mm·Quartz
$150MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 3

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

Casio W-800H
Casio

W-800H

4 variants
36.8mm·Quartz·100m WR
$40MSRP
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Casio AE-1000W
Casio

AE-1000W

7 variants
45mm·Quartz·100m WR
$40MSRP
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Casio AE-1200WH
Casio

AE-1200WH

7 variants
42.1mm·Quartz·100m WR
$40MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Timex Expedition Titanium 38mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Titanium 38mm Leather Strap Watch

2 variants
38mm·Quartz·200m WR
$299MSRP
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Timex Expedition Field Post Solar 41mm Eco-Conscious Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Field Post Solar 41mm Eco-Conscious Fabric Strap Watch

2 variants
41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$209MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Icon 97B216
Bulova
Icon

Black Dial Leather Strap Icon 97B216

 
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$925MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz
Hamilton

Khaki Field Quartz

4 variants · Ref. H68401735
33/38/40mm·Quartz
$675MSRP
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Timex Expedition Field Post Solar 36mm Recycled Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Field Post Solar 36mm Recycled Fabric Strap Watch

 
36mm·Quartz·100m WR
$209MSRP
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Sjöö Sandström Jubilee Steel Gent
Sjöö Sandström

Jubilee Steel Gent

5 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
—MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Rotocall
Seiko

Prospex Rotocall

3 variants · Prospex
37mm·Quartz·100m WR
$550MSRP
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Tissot Seastar 1000
Tissot

Seastar 1000

11 variants
36/38/40/45.5mm·Quartz·300m WR
$515MSRP
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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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Casio GM-S5600PG
Casio
G-Shock

GM-S5600PG

 
38.4mm·Quartz·200m WR
$200MSRP
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Junghans Meister MEGA Solar
Junghans

Meister MEGA Solar

3 variants
38mm·Solar
$1,480MSRP
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Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT
Tissot

Seastar 1000 GMT

 
40mm·Quartz·300m WR
$575MSRP
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