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Timex Q Timex GMT 38mm Synthetic Rubber Strap Watch
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Timex Q Timex GMT 38mm Synthetic Rubber Strap Watch

Ref. TW2V38200

44 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
$239
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Timex Q Timex GMT 38mm Synthetic Rubber Strap Watch is the Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II ($450) — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Casio AW-80 at $46 (vs $239 for the Q Timex GMT 38mm Synthetic Rubber Strap Watch) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT ($575) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

44 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver
Vaermicro
D4 Special Editions

D4 Outerknown Solar Diver

 
39mm·Quartz·200m WR
$549MSRP
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Thorn Watchdives WD1969B PRO 38mm VH31 Dive Watch
Thornmicro

Watchdives WD1969B PRO 38mm VH31 Dive Watch

2 variants
38mm·Quartz·200m WR
$109MSRP
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Thorn Watchdives WD1969 PRO 38mm VH31 Dive Watch
Thornmicro

Watchdives WD1969 PRO 38mm VH31 Dive Watch

5 variants
38mm·Quartz·200m WR
$119MSRP
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Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz
Vaermicro
Meridian

DS2 Meridian Quartz

7 variants · Meridian
39mm·Quartz·150m WR
$239MSRP
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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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Momentum Custom Local 106 FFU
Momentummicro

Custom Local 106 FFU

 
38mm·Solar
$259MSRP
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Vaer G2 Meridian GMT
Vaermicro
Meridian

G2 Meridian GMT

6 variants · Meridian
39mm·Quartz·150m WR
$399MSRP
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Thorn Watchdives 38mm EXD Titanium Diver Watch
Thornmicro

Watchdives 38mm EXD Titanium Diver Watch

2 variants
38mm·Quartz·200m WR
$129MSRP
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Elliot Brown BLOXWORTH
Elliot Brownmicro

BLOXWORTH

6 variants
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$564MSRP
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Momentum M-Ocean Eclipse
Momentummicro

M-Ocean Eclipse

 
38mm·Solar·200m WR
$255MSRP
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Wolbrook Skindiver WT Mecaquartz
Wolbrookmicro

Skindiver WT Mecaquartz

12 variants · Skindiver
40mm·Quartz·150m WR
$348MSRP
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Caught Watches Sea Voyager
Caught Watchesmicro

Sea Voyager

4 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$25MSRP
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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.

Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

3 variants · Rallygraf
40mm·Quartz
$450MSRP
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Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAC0Q

AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

6 variants · AC0Q
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$370MSRP
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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series

5 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$350MSRP
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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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Citizen Garrison
Citizen
Eco-Drive

Garrison

Ref. BM8180
37mm·Solar·100m WR
$221MSRP
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Timex Waterbury Traditional GMT 39mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch - TW2Y29700
Timex

Waterbury Traditional GMT 39mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch - TW2Y29700

 
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$187MSRP
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Casio EFK-110D
Casio
Edifice

EFK-110D

3 variants · Edifice
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$300MSRP
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Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

2 variants · Rallygraf
39mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
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Orient Diver Design 40
Orient
AC0Q

Diver Design 40

6 variants
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
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Mondaine essence, 41 mm, black
Mondaine

essence, 41 mm, black

 
41mm·Quartz
$320MSRP
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Seiko Chronograph SSB479
Seiko

Chronograph SSB479

 
38.7mm·Quartz
$450MSRP
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Bulova Classic Men's Silver White Dial Stainless Steel Watch
Bulova

Classic Men's Silver White Dial Stainless Steel Watch

2 variants
38mm·Quartz
$325MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 8

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 MDV-106 Duro
Casio

MDV-106 Duro

4 variants
44.2mm·Quartz·200m WR
$85MSRP
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Casio DBC-32
Casio

DBC-32

 
37.4mm·Quartz
$90MSRP
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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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Swatch Big Bold SwatchPAY
Swatch
Bnwpay

Big Bold SwatchPAY

4 variants · Bnwpay
41mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
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Timex Diver Inspired 42mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Diver Inspired 42mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 
42mm·Quartz·200m WR
$82MSRP
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Swatch Action O Clock
Swatch

Action O Clock

Ref. SUOB715F
41mm·Quartz
$95MSRP
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Swatch Masa
Swatch

Masa

Ref. SO28B100
34mm·Quartz
$80MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT
Tissot

Seastar 1000 GMT

 
40mm·Quartz·300m WR
$575MSRP
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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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Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz
Hamilton

Khaki Field Quartz

4 variants
33/38/40mm·Quartz
$675MSRP
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Tissot T-Race
Tissot

T-Race

7 variants
38/45mm·Quartz·100m WR
$650MSRP
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Seiko Prospex SNE597
Seiko

Prospex SNE597

Ref. SNE597
41mm·Solar·200m WR
—MSRP
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Fears Redcliff (Edwin Edition)
Fears

Redcliff (Edwin Edition)

7 variants · Redcliff
38mm·Quartz
$511MSRP
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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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Yema Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/
Yema

Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/

 
38.5mm·Quartz
$499MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub 40mm Quartz Watch GL1060
Glycine

Men's Combat Sub 40mm Quartz Watch GL1060

 
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$895MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Scuba Auto

4 variants
40/43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$975MSRP
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TAG Heuer Formula 1
TAG Heuer

Formula 1

10 variants · Ref. WBY1114.FT8084
38mm·Solar·100m WR
$1,950MSRP
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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
Marathon
Pilot's Navigator

Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz

 
41mm·Quartz
$1,300MSRP
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