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TSAO Baltimore Founders Edition Cream
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the TSAO Baltimore Founders Edition Cream

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

Case
42mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Dress
MSRP
$425
The short answer

The closest alternative to the TSAO Baltimore Founders Edition Cream is the Orient Bambino Version 9 75th Anniversary ($420) — looks nearly identical and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Swatch The Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Summer Ed at $170 (vs $425 for the Founders Edition Cream) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the TSAO Baltimore Limited Edition Silver Blue is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Miyota 9015) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Grand Seiko SBGH263 ($6,200) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

TSAO Baltimore Limited Edition Silver Blue
TSAO Baltimoremicro

Limited Edition Silver Blue

4 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$500MSRP
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TSAO Baltimore Founders Edition Sunray Blue
TSAO Baltimoremicro

Founders Edition Sunray Blue

4 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$425MSRP
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TSAO Baltimore Limited Edition Rose Gold Blue
TSAO Baltimoremicro

Limited Edition Rose Gold Blue

3 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$500MSRP
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Brillier Airborne X1 42
Brilliermicro

Airborne X1 42

4 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$495MSRP
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Monterey Watch Co. Croupier
Monterey Watch Co.micro

Croupier

8 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$419MSRP
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Balticus Watches Balticus StarDust Meteoryt 40mm - BLT-BALSDNMBCD
Balticus Watchesmicro
StarDust

Balticus StarDust Meteoryt 40mm - BLT-BALSDNMBCD

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,024MSRP
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Momentum Lugano Combined listing
Momentummicro

Lugano Combined listing

4 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$494MSRP
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Zero West L1 1884 Longitude
Zero Westmicro

L1 1884 Longitude

2 variants
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,750MSRP
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Archimede Watches Klassik
Archimede Watchesmicro

Klassik

4 variants
39/42mm·Automatic
$1,115MSRP
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Brillier Mono Mechanical Blue Dial Automatic Watch with Moon Phase and Big Date
Brilliermicro

Mono Mechanical Blue Dial Automatic Watch with Moon Phase and Big Date

4 variants
43mm·Automatic
$795MSRP
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Wancher Watch Dream Watch
Wancher Watchmicro

Dream Watch

19 variants
42mm·Automatic
$2,099MSRP
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Zero West L3 Longitude
Zero Westmicro

L3 Longitude

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,495MSRP
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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.

Orient Bambino Version 9 75th Anniversary
Orient

Bambino Version 9 75th Anniversary

 
41.5mm·Automatic
$420MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 9
Orient

Bambino Version 9

6 variants · Bambino
41.5mm·Automatic
$410MSRP
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Tissot Classic Dream
Tissot

Classic Dream

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$550MSRP
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Orient Stretto Day & Night
Orient

Stretto Day & Night

4 variants · Stretto
41.5mm·Automatic
$420MSRP
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Otsuka Lotec 6号
Otsuka Lotec

6号

 
42.6mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens
Seiko

Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

2 variants
41.8mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
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Timex Pan Am x Timex Waterbury Automatic Ace 41mm
Timex

Pan Am x Timex Waterbury Automatic Ace 41mm

Ref. TW2Y38800
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$359MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0566
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0566

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0562
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0562

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$380MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0563
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0563

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
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Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time

2 variants
40.5mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
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Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time

23 variants
33.8/34/38.5/39.5/40.5mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
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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.

Swatch The Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Summer Ed
Swatch

The Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Summer Ed

Ref. SUTZ407
42mm·Automatic
$170MSRP
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Seiko Seiko Selection SARV001
Seiko

Seiko Selection SARV001

2 variants · Seiko Selection
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$181MSRP
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Swatch Sistem Sea
Swatch

Sistem Sea

Ref. SUTN403
42mm·Automatic
$170MSRP
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Timex Waterbury Classic Sub-Second 39mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Waterbury Classic Sub-Second 39mm Leather Strap Watch

2 variants
39mm·Quartz·200m WR
$189MSRP
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Seiko SCVE007
Seiko
Spirit

SCVE007

 
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$162Historical price (2014-10-01)
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Swatch Am51
Swatch

Am51

Ref. SO30B400
42mm·Automatic
$170MSRP
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Timex Expedition Sierra Chronograph
Timex

Expedition Sierra Chronograph

2 variants
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$179MSRP
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Seiko SCVE053
Seiko

SCVE053

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$207MSRP
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Bulova Classic Roman
Bulova

Classic Roman

 
41mm·Quartz
$205MSRP
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Timex Easy Reader 38mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2P75800
Timex

Easy Reader 38mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2P75800

 
38mm·Quartz
$79MSRP
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Casio Edifice EFK-100D
Casio

Edifice EFK-100D

Ref. EFK-100D-7A
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Orient FNR1Q002W0
Orient

FNR1Q002W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$165MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Grand Seiko SBGH263
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGH263

 
39.5mm·Automatic
$6,200MSRP
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Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 41mm
Omega

De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 41mm

6 variants · De Ville Prestige
41mm·Automatic
$5,800MSRP
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Bremont Argylle
Bremont

Argylle

3 variants
43mm·Automatic
$3,850MSRP
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Bremont Audley
Bremont

Audley

3 variants
40mm·Automatic
$7,250MSRP
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Schofield Treasure Watch
Schofield

Treasure Watch

2 variants · Treasure Watch — Gold
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,260MSRP
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Seiko Presage Classic Series
Seiko

Presage Classic Series

7 variants
40.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
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Seiko Presage Classic Series Upcycled Leather Strap Limited Edition
Seiko

Presage Classic Series Upcycled Leather Strap Limited Edition

 
40.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,050MSRP
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

4 variants · Portofino
40mm·Automatic
$5,200MSRP
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Seiko Presage Classic Series
Seiko

Presage Classic Series

4 variants
40.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,125MSRP
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Bremont SOLO 43
Bremont

SOLO 43

 
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,950MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGR261
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGR261

 
39.5mm·Automatic
$4,900MSRP
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TAG Heuer Carrera
TAG Heuer

Carrera

3 variants · Collections
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,700MSRP
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