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Towson Watch Co CHOPTANK
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Towson Watch Co CHOPTANK

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

Case
40mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$4,250
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Towson Watch Co CHOPTANK is the Tudor Black Bay Chrono ($7,000) — looks nearly identical and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical at $995 (vs $4,250 for the CHOPTANK) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Limes Pharo Chronograph is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Valjoux 7751) and Visually similar.

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48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Limes Pharo Chronograph
Limesmicro

Pharo Chronograph

2 variants
40.5mm·Automatic
$2,980MSRP
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Towson Watch Co Cockpit Moon
Towson Watch Comicro

Cockpit Moon

3 variants
39mm·Automatic
$4,650MSRP
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Towson Watch Co MISSION MOON
Towson Watch Comicro

MISSION MOON

 
42mm·Automatic
$5,950MSRP
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Towson Watch Co CHOPTANK
Towson Watch Comicro

CHOPTANK

 
44mm·Automatic
$5,500MSRP
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1963 Watches Icon II - Blue
1963 Watchesmicro

Icon II - Blue

2 variants
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$633MSRP
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Depancel Autosport
Depancelmicro

Autosport

20 variants
39mm·Automatic
$870MSRP
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BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Full Calendar Watch-AM7042M
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Automatic Full Calendar Watch-AM7042M

3 variants
40mm·Automatic
$105MSRP
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Martin Design Watches Connemara
Martin Design Watchesmicro

Connemara

7 variants
40mm·Automatic
$470MSRP
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Depancel Autosport Date
Depancelmicro

Autosport Date

8 variants
39mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
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Nezumi Studios VOITURE – Ref. VM2.1102
Nezumi Studiosmicro

VOITURE – Ref. VM2.1102

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
$1,063MSRP
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Martin Design Watches Connemara
Martin Design Watchesmicro

Connemara

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
$469MSRP
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Seagull Dual-hemisphere Moon Display Calendar Business Leisure Dress Watch 41mm
Seagullmicro
Moon Phase

Dual-hemisphere Moon Display Calendar Business Leisure Dress Watch 41mm

2 variants
41mm·Automatic
$489MSRP
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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.

Tudor Black Bay Chrono
Tudor

Black Bay Chrono

5 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$7,000MSRP
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RGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs
RGM Watches

Model 455 Classic Chronographs

 
38.2mm·Automatic
$7,950MSRP
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Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
Longines

MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE

3 variants · Master Collection Moonphase
40mm·Automatic
$4,150MSRP
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Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
Longines

MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE

7 variants · Master Collection Moonphase
40/42mm·Automatic
$4,400MSRP
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Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer

23 variants · Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M
30/34/38/41mm·Automatic·150m WR
$6,700MSRP
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Junghans Telemeter
Junghans

Telemeter

2 variants
40.8mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,000MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Autobahn neomatik 41 date sports gray
NOMOS Glashütte

Autobahn neomatik 41 date sports gray

2 variants · Autobahn
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,690MSRP
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Breitling Navitimer Automatic
Breitling

Navitimer Automatic

10 variants · Navitimer
35/36/41mm·Automatic
$5,550MSRP
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Breitling Top Time B01
Breitling

Top Time B01

8 variants · Top Time
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,650MSRP
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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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Tissot Telemeter 1938
Tissot
Heritage

Telemeter 1938

2 variants
42mm·Automatic
$2,400MSRP
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Longines LONGINES TUXEDO
Longines
Tuxedo

LONGINES TUXEDO

Ref. L2.830.4.93.0
40mm·Automatic
$3,900MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 12

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

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

2 variants · Prospex SPEEDTIMER
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$995MSRP
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Marathon Arctic Steel Navigator
Marathon
Pilot's Navigator

Arctic Steel Navigator

 
41mm·Quartz
$1,000MSRP
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Tissot Gentleman Open Heart
Tissot

Gentleman Open Heart

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,025MSRP
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Seiko Presage Cocktail Time STAR BAR Limited Edition
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time STAR BAR Limited Edition

Ref. SSA455J1
40.5mm·Automatic
$709MSRP
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Seiko 5 Sports Field series
Seiko

5 Sports Field series

18 variants
36.4/39.4/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
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Yema Flygraf Navigator
Yema

Flygraf Navigator

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,199MSRP
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Damasko DC57
Damaskomicro

DC57

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Power Reserve Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Power Reserve Auto

5 variants
42mm·Automatic
$1,425MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch GL0121
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch GL0121

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,850MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index
Orient

Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index

5 variants
40.5mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
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Tissot Le Locle Open Heart
Tissot

Le Locle Open Heart

 
39.3mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema

 
42mm·Automatic
$1,475MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Tudor Black Bay Chrono S&G
Tudor

Black Bay Chrono S&G

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Fortis Stratoliner S-41
Fortis

Stratoliner S-41

8 variants · Stratoliner
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,450MSRP
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Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph
Breitling

Navitimer B01 Chronograph

20 variants · Navitimer
41/43/46mm·Automatic
$10,100MSRP
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Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet Phases de Lune GMT
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Complet Phases de Lune GMT

2 variants · Villeret
40.5mm·Automatic
$20,900MSRP
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Breitling Top Time B01
Breitling

Top Time B01

Ref. RB01761A1Q1X1
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$23,900MSRP
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronograph Calendar Pink Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Master Control Chronograph Calendar Pink Gold

2 variants · Master Control
40mm·Automatic
$20,700MSRP
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Bremont Supernova
Bremont

Supernova

6 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$8,250MSRP
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Tudor Black Bay Pro
Tudor

Black Bay Pro

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronograph Calendar Pink Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Master Control Chronograph Calendar Pink Gold

2 variants · Master Control
40mm·Automatic
$40,600MSRP
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Zenith Chronomaster Sport
Zenith

Chronomaster Sport

4 variants
41mm·100m WR
$12,300MSRP
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Breitling Navitimer Automatic
Breitling

Navitimer Automatic

4 variants · Navitimer
36/41mm·Automatic
$10,200MSRP
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw359002 Portofino Complete Calendar
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw359002 Portofino Complete Calendar

Ref. IW359001
41mm·Automatic
$11,200MSRP
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