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TSAO Baltimore Founders Edition Sunray Blue
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the TSAO Baltimore Founders Edition Sunray Blue

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 Sunray Blue is the Timex Pan Am x Timex Waterbury Automatic Ace 41mm ($359) — looks nearly identical and Sunburst dial. If price is the constraint, the Seiko Selection SARV001 at $181 (vs $425 for the Founders Edition Sunray Blue) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the TSAO Baltimore Founders Edition Emerald Sunray is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Miyota 9015) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the TAG Heuer Carrera ($3,700) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

ColourwayPick a colourway to match a specific dial
48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

TSAO Baltimore Founders Edition Emerald Sunray
TSAO Baltimoremicro

Founders Edition Emerald Sunray

3 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$425MSRP
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TSAO Baltimore Limited Edition Silver Black
TSAO Baltimoremicro

Limited Edition Silver Black

4 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$500MSRP
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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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MMI Watches NOR-LIGHT: "BLUE DATE SAPPHIRE DIAL" MODEL NL-05 (PROTOTYPE - REFURBISHED) (DELIVERY: 1ST WEEK OF JUNE 2026)
MMI Watchesmicro

NOR-LIGHT: "BLUE DATE SAPPHIRE DIAL" MODEL NL-05 (PROTOTYPE - REFURBISHED) (DELIVERY: 1ST WEEK OF JUNE 2026)

 
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$365MSRP
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Ferro & Company AGL 2 AUTOMATIC BLACK /
Ferro & Companymicro

AGL 2 AUTOMATIC BLACK /

3 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$745MSRP
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Monterey Watch Co. DARKFATHOM
Monterey Watch Co.micro

DARKFATHOM

9 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$509MSRP
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Brillier Airborne X1 42
Brilliermicro

Airborne X1 42

4 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$495MSRP
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Momentum Lugano Combined listing
Momentummicro

Lugano Combined listing

4 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$494MSRP
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Knot Watches Knot AT-38
Knot Watchesmicro
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Knot AT-38

12 variants
38mm·Automatic
$444MSRP
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Lilienthal Berlin Neolux Blue Orange Leather Dark Blue Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America
Lilienthal Berlinmicro

Neolux Blue Orange Leather Dark Blue Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America

Ref. 9898287005987
42mm·Automatic
$399MSRP
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Biatec Marine 01 N
Biatecmicro

Marine 01 N

4 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,490MSRP
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Ferro & Company PISTA BLACK
Ferro & Companymicro

PISTA BLACK

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$645MSRP
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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 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 GL0569
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0569

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
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Orient RA-AC0J Classic Watch
Orient
ClassicRA AC0J

RA-AC0J Classic Watch

3 variants · RA AC0J
42.4mm·Automatic
$275MSRP
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Orient Stretto Day & Night
Orient

Stretto Day & Night

4 variants · Stretto
41.5mm·Automatic
$420MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0568
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0568

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0583
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0583

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 4
Orient

Bambino Version 4

4 variants · Bambino
42mm·Automatic
$275MSRP
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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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Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time

 
40.5mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
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Seiko Essentials Automatic
Seiko

Essentials Automatic

2 variants · Essentials
41.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date
Hamilton

Khaki Field King Day-Date

3 variants · Ref. H64475131
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$845MSRP
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Citizen Zenshin Mechanical
Citizen

Zenshin Mechanical

4 variants · Zenshin
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$488MSRP
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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 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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Swatch The Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Summer Ed
Swatch

The Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Summer Ed

Ref. SUTZ407
42mm·Automatic
$170MSRP
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Timex Waterbury Traditional Fly Back Chronograph 43mm Stainless Steel Bracel - TW2Y29800
Timex

Waterbury Traditional Fly Back Chronograph 43mm Stainless Steel Bracel - TW2Y29800

 
43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$187MSRP
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Timex Expedition Field Post Solar 41mm Eco-Conscious Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Field Post Solar 41mm Eco-Conscious Fabric Strap Watch

2 variants
41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$209MSRP
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Timex Men's Dress 42mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Men's Dress 42mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 
42mm·Quartz
$90MSRP
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Swatch Waktu51
Swatch

Waktu51

Ref. SO30N400
42mm·Automatic
$170MSRP
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Orient FNR1Q005W0
Orient

FNR1Q005W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$180MSRP
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Casio Edifice EFR-S108D
Casio

Edifice EFR-S108D

Ref. EFR-S108D-1AV
39.9mm·Quartz·100m WR
—MSRP
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Citizen Garrison
Citizen
Eco-Drive

Garrison

Ref. AW1430
43mm·Solar·100m WR
$206MSRP
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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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Casio MRW-200H
Casio

MRW-200H

6 variants
44.6mm·Quartz·100m WR
$40MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

TAG Heuer Carrera
TAG Heuer

Carrera

3 variants · Collections
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,700MSRP
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Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41
Breitling

Aviator 8 Automatic 41

2 variants · Aviator 8
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,750MSRP
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Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41
Breitling

Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41

Ref. A45330101C1X3
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,750MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGR321
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGR321

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,200MSRP
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Bremont Argylle
Bremont

Argylle

3 variants
43mm·Automatic
$3,850MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGH281
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGH281

7 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,300MSRP
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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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Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 41mm
Omega

De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 41mm

4 variants · De Ville Prestige
41mm·Automatic
$6,400MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGM245
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGM245

2 variants
40.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$6,100MSRP
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Bremont Audley
Bremont

Audley

3 variants
40mm·Automatic
$7,250MSRP
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw378001 Pilots Watch Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw378001 Pilots Watch Chronograph

3 variants · Pilot Watches
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,700MSRP
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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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