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Timex Q Timex Red Vega 1978 Reissue 38mm Leather Strap Watch
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Timex Q Timex Red Vega 1978 Reissue 38mm Leather Strap Watch

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

Case
38mm
Movement
Quartz
Category
Watch
MSRP
$219
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Timex Q Timex Red Vega 1978 Reissue 38mm Leather Strap Watch is the Timex Q Timex 1978 Day/Date 37.5mm Leather Strap Watch ($219) — vintage revival and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Casio AW-80 at $46 (vs $219 for the Q Timex Red Vega 1978 Reissue 38mm Leather Strap Watch) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Vintage revival. Stepping up, the Yema Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition ($2,790) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

42 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
Variomicro

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

6 variants · Empire
38mm·Quartz
$328MSRP
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Furlan Marri Mechaquartz
Furlan Marrimicro

Mechaquartz

5 variants
38mm·Meca-Quartz
$661MSRP
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Dan Henry 1937
Dan Henrymicro

1937

4 variants · Ref. DH37-38M-A1
38mm·Quartz
$290MSRP
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Dan Henry 1962
Dan Henrymicro

1962

6 variants · Ref. DH62-38M-F1
39mm·Quartz
$280MSRP
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Dan Henry 1975
Dan Henrymicro

1975

14 variants · Ref. DH75-39M-QT-B1
39mm·Automatic·150m WR
$310MSRP
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Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono GMT
Echo/Neutramicro
Chrono

1956 Chrono GMT

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,400MSRP
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Wolbrook Skindiver WT Mecaquartz
Wolbrookmicro

Skindiver WT Mecaquartz

12 variants · Skindiver
40mm·Quartz·150m WR
$247MSRP
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Geckota Chronotimer Chronograph
Geckotamicro

Chronotimer Chronograph

6 variants · Chronotimer
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$299MSRP
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Geckota GT Racing Chronograph
Geckotamicro

GT Racing Chronograph

3 variants · GT Racing
40mm·Quartz
$600MSRP
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Vario 1918 Merlion Trench Watch
Variomicro

1918 Merlion Trench Watch

2 variants
37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$388MSRP
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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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Lorier Hyperion SII
Loriermicro

Hyperion SII

 
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$699MSRP
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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 Q Timex 1978 Day/Date 37.5mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Q Timex 1978 Day/Date 37.5mm Leather Strap Watch

2 variants
37.5mm·Quartz
$219MSRP
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Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

2 variants · Rallygraf
39mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
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Timex Peanuts x Timex 1979 Reissue Inspired 37mm Silicone Strap Watch - TW2Y70900
Timex

Peanuts x Timex 1979 Reissue Inspired 37mm Silicone Strap Watch - TW2Y70900

 
37mm·Quartz·200m WR
$229MSRP
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Timex Q Timex Falcon Eye 38mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Q Timex Falcon Eye 38mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 
38mm·Quartz·200m WR
$219MSRP
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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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Casio EFB-730D
Casio
Edifice

EFB-730D

3 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$165MSRP
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Tissot Quickster Chronograph NBA Chicago Bulls
Tissot

Quickster Chronograph NBA Chicago Bulls

Ref. T0954171703704
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$395MSRP
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Casio EF-129D
Casio

EF-129D

2 variants · Ref. EF-129D-1AV
44.8mm·Quartz·100m WR
$115MSRP
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Bulova White Dial HNBR Rubber Snorkel 98B449
Bulova
Snorkel

White Dial HNBR Rubber Snorkel 98B449

2 variants
41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$375MSRP
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Casio GM-110
Casio
G-Shock

GM-110

2 variants · G-Shock
48.8mm·Quartz·200m WR
$220MSRP
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Citizen Garrison
Citizen
Eco-Drive

Garrison

Ref. BM8180
37mm·Solar·100m WR
$221MSRP
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Yema Flygraf French Air & Space Force UTC Femme
Yema

Flygraf French Air & Space Force UTC Femme

 
34mm·Quartz·100m WR
$399MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 6

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

Casio AW-80
Casio

AW-80

4 variants
40mm·Quartz
$46MSRP
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Casio DBC-32
Casio

DBC-32

 
37.4mm·Quartz
$90MSRP
vsCompare with the Timex Q Timex Red Vega 1978 Reissue 38mm Leather Strap Watch
Swatch Laax Open 2020
Swatch

Laax Open 2020

Ref. SUOB714C
41mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
vsCompare with the Timex Q Timex Red Vega 1978 Reissue 38mm Leather Strap Watch
Casio MRW-200H
Casio

MRW-200H

6 variants
44.6mm·Quartz·100m WR
$40MSRP
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Swatch D Schwizer
Swatch

D Schwizer

Ref. GZ286
34mm·Quartz
$80MSRP
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Swatch Oraspay
Swatch

Oraspay

Ref. SO29B102-5300
41mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Yema Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition
Yema

Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition

2 variants · Meangraf
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,790MSRP
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Yema Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/
Yema

Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/

 
38.5mm·Quartz
$499MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Marine Star Heritage 98B451
Bulova
Marine Star

Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Marine Star Heritage 98B451

 
42.85mm·Quartz·200m WR
$995MSRP
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Yema Skin Diver CMM.20
Yema

Skin Diver CMM.20

3 variants · Skin Diver
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,372MSRP
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Nivada Grenchen Broad Arrow N INTER.BEZEL - Manual
Nivada Grenchen

Broad Arrow N INTER.BEZEL - Manual

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,975MSRP
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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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Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Icon 97B216
Bulova
Icon

Black Dial Leather Strap Icon 97B216

 
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$925MSRP
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Nivada Grenchen CHRONOKING RACING
Nivada Grenchen

CHRONOKING RACING

4 variants
38mm·Meca-Quartz·100m WR
$810MSRP
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Tissot Seastar 1000
Tissot

Seastar 1000

11 variants
36/38/40/45.5mm·Quartz·300m WR
$515MSRP
vsCompare with the Timex Q Timex Red Vega 1978 Reissue 38mm Leather Strap Watch
Tissot PR 100 Vuelta
Tissot

PR 100 Vuelta

 
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$515MSRP
vsCompare with the Timex Q Timex Red Vega 1978 Reissue 38mm Leather Strap Watch
Hanhart 417 ES 1954 Heritage Flyback, 39mm
Hanhart
ES

417 ES 1954 Heritage Flyback, 39mm

2 variants
39mm·Manual·100m WR
$4,296MSRP
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Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ
Marathon
Jeep x Marathon

Jeep Willys SSGPQ

 
41mm·Quartz
$600MSRP
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