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Watches/Alternatives/Timex M79

Watch alternatives

Alternatives to the Timex M79

Reference TW2U29500

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Case diameter
40 mm
Lug-to-lug
45 mm
Movement
Automatic
Catalog MSRP
$279
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Closest catalog matchLuch Ego IISame 40 mm case diameterSee the match ↓
Lower recorded MSRPBERNY Compressor-style Diver AM7081M$126 recorded MSRP, $153 lowerSee the match ↓
Shorter lug-to-lugIslander Greenport 39mm Diver with Stone Grey Dial39 mm lug-to-lug, 6 mm shorterSee the match ↓

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42 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Discover smaller makers with catalog similarities to this watch.

Luch Ego II
Luch

Ego II

  • Same 40 mm case diameter
  • Same Miyota 8205 caliber
What changes

$370 recorded MSRP, $91 higher

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BERNY Compressor-style Diver AM7081M
BERNY

Compressor-style Diver AM7081M

  • $126 recorded MSRP, $153 lower
  • 42 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 49 mm lug-to-lug, 4 mm longer
What changes

0.5 mm thinner case

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BERNY Compressor-style Diver AM7081MS
BERNY

Compressor-style Diver AM7081MS

  • $130 recorded MSRP, $149 lower
  • 42 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 49 mm lug-to-lug, 4 mm longer
What changes

0.5 mm thinner case

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BERNY Diver AM7097M
BERNY

Diver AM7097M

  • $95 recorded MSRP, $184 lower
  • 39 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Same Miyota 8205 caliber
What changes

1.5 mm thinner case

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Colomer & Sons Reloj Oficial de la Armada
Colomer & Sons

Reloj Oficial de la Armada

  • $275 recorded MSRP, $4 lower
  • 42 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Same Miyota 8205 caliber
What changes

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

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Colomer & Sons Roma Tempus
Colomer & Sons

Roma Tempus

  • 42 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Same Miyota 8205 caliber
What changes

$302 recorded MSRP, $23 higher

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Islander Greenport 39mm Diver with Stone Grey Dial
Islander

Greenport 39mm Diver with Stone Grey Dial

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • 39 mm lug-to-lug, 6 mm shorter
  • Same Miyota 8205 caliber
What changes

1.5 mm thinner case. $395 recorded MSRP, $116 higher

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Islander Greenport 39mm Diver
Islander

Greenport 39mm Diver

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • 39 mm lug-to-lug, 6 mm shorter
  • Same Miyota 8205 caliber
What changes

1.5 mm thinner case. $395 recorded MSRP, $116 higher

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Islander Greenport 39mm Diver with Black and White Dial
Islander

Greenport 39mm Diver with Black and White Dial

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Same Miyota 8205 caliber
What changes

1.5 mm thinner case. $395 recorded MSRP, $116 higher

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Colomer & Sons Official Navy
Colomer & Sons

Official Navy

  • 42 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Same Miyota 8205 caliber
What changes

$285 recorded MSRP, $6 higher

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Dan Henry 1970
Dan Henry

1970

  • Same 40 mm case diameter
  • 45.7 mm lug-to-lug, 0.7 mm longer
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.3 mm thicker case. $320 recorded MSRP, $41 higher

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Wolbrook Skindiver II Professional Diving - Orange Hand
Wolbrook

Skindiver II Professional Diving - Orange Hand

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

1.5 mm thinner case. $539 recorded MSRP, $260 higher

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Mainstream picks· 12

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

Seiko HDB GMT
Seiko

HDB GMT

  • 39.4 mm case, 0.6 mm narrower
  • 47.9 mm lug-to-lug, 2.9 mm longer
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.9 mm thinner case. $409 recorded MSRP, $130 higher

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Seiko SBSC009
Seiko

SBSC009

  • 39.4 mm case, 0.6 mm narrower
  • 47.9 mm lug-to-lug, 2.9 mm longer
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.9 mm thinner case. $421 recorded MSRP, $142 higher

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Bulova Surveyor 96A310
Bulova

Surveyor 96A310

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

$525 recorded MSRP, $246 higher

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Bulova Hack Watch
Bulova

Hack Watch

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

$475 recorded MSRP, $196 higher

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Orient Retrograde
Orient

Retrograde

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

0.3 mm thinner case. $415 recorded MSRP, $136 higher

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Bulova Vintage Sea Hunter
Bulova

Vintage Sea Hunter

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$395 recorded MSRP, $116 higher

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Citizen Tsuyosa x seconde/seconde/ Blue Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet
Citizen

Tsuyosa x seconde/seconde/ Blue Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet

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

$495 recorded MSRP, $216 higher

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Citizen Tsuyosa Shore "Time Slip" Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet
Citizen

Tsuyosa Shore "Time Slip" Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet

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

$525 recorded MSRP, $246 higher

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Citizen NY0129-07L
Citizen

NY0129-07L

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

0.8 mm thinner case. $505 recorded MSRP, $226 higher

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Orient Perpetual Calendar Automatic
Orient

Perpetual Calendar Automatic

  • 42.3 mm case, 2.3 mm wider
  • 46 mm lug-to-lug, 1 mm longer
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.8 mm thinner case

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Seiko Seiko 5 Sports Field series
Seiko

Seiko 5 Sports Field series

  • 39.4 mm case, 0.6 mm narrower
  • 47.9 mm lug-to-lug, 2.9 mm longer
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.9 mm thinner case. $450 recorded MSRP, $171 higher

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Orient Esteem II
Orient

Esteem II

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • 47 mm lug-to-lug, 2 mm longer
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.7 mm thinner case. $285 recorded MSRP, $6 higher

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Cheaper alternatives· 6

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

Casio Edifice EFK-100D
Casio

Edifice EFK-100D

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • 43.5 mm lug-to-lug, 1.5 mm shorter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2 mm thinner case

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Casio SPS-300
Casio

SPS-300

  • 39.6 mm case, 0.4 mm narrower
  • 48.3 mm lug-to-lug, 3.3 mm longer
What changes

MSRP is not recorded for this match.

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Seiko Seiko 5 SNKK27K1
Seiko

Seiko 5 SNKK27K1

  • $133 recorded MSRP, $146 lower
  • 37 mm case, 3 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

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

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Seiko Conceptual SNK807K2
Seiko

Conceptual SNK807K2

  • $115 recorded MSRP, $164 lower
  • 37 mm case, 3 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

3.5 mm thinner case

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Seiko Conceptual SNXS79K1
Seiko

Conceptual SNXS79K1

  • $133 recorded MSRP, $146 lower
  • 37 mm case, 3 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

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

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Casio AW-80
Casio

AW-80

  • $46 recorded MSRP, $233 lower
  • Same 40 mm case diameter
  • 46.8 mm lug-to-lug, 1.8 mm longer
What changes

Quartz movement instead of automatic. 1 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.

Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical
Hamilton

Khaki Field Mechanical

  • Same 40 mm case diameter
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 0.4 mm thicker case

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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono

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

$2,625 recorded MSRP, $2,346 higher

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Bulova Sutton 96A329
Bulova

Sutton 96A329

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

$650 recorded MSRP, $371 higher

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Bulova Bison 96A333
Bulova

Bison 96A333

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$750 recorded MSRP, $471 higher

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Bulova Longhorn 96A334
Bulova

Longhorn 96A334

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$750 recorded MSRP, $471 higher

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto

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

3.4 mm thinner case. $1,545 recorded MSRP, $1,266 higher

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Seiko TiCTAC 40th Anniversary SZSB032
Seiko

TiCTAC 40th Anniversary SZSB032

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

3.5 mm thinner case

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Seiko Superior Automatic Limited Edition
Seiko

Superior Automatic Limited Edition

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

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

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Seiko Presage Cocktail Time Star Bar Limited Edition
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time Star Bar Limited Edition

  • 40.5 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • 47.5 mm lug-to-lug, 2.5 mm longer
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.9 mm thinner case. $709 recorded MSRP, $430 higher

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Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton
Tissot

Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

3.3 mm thinner case. $1,100 recorded MSRP, $821 higher

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Tissot Telemeter 1938
Tissot

Telemeter 1938

  • 42 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 42 mm lug-to-lug, 3 mm shorter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.7 mm thinner case. $2,400 recorded MSRP, $2,121 higher

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Tissot Heritage 1938
Tissot

Heritage 1938

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

3.4 mm thinner case. $925 recorded MSRP, $646 higher

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