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Tuseno FIRST 42 – Panda
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Tuseno FIRST 42 – Panda

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

Case
42mm
Movement
Quartz
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$449
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Tuseno FIRST 42 – Panda is the Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II ($450) — racing chrono and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Casio EFV-650D at $120 (vs $449 for the FIRST 42 – Panda) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Wayforth Voyager Ref. V1.01 is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko VK64) and Racing chrono. Stepping up, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz ($1,075) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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47 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Wayforth Voyager Ref. V1.01
Wayforthmicro

Voyager Ref. V1.01

6 variants
41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$376MSRP
vsCompare with the Tuseno FIRST 42 – Panda
Anders & Co. Timepieces AC1 Chronograph
Anders & Co. Timepieces

AC1 Chronograph

4 variants
38mm·Quartz
$737MSRP
vsCompare with the Tuseno FIRST 42 – Panda
TSAO Baltimore Constellation Chrono-Diver - Reverse Panda
TSAO Baltimoremicro

Constellation Chrono-Diver - Reverse Panda

 
41mm·Mecaquartz·200m WR
$450MSRP
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Kala Watch Co Warli Art Edition
Kala Watch Comicro

Warli Art Edition

3 variants
40mm·Quartz
$74MSRP
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Henry Archer Kvantum
Henry Archermicro

Kvantum

5 variants · Ref. 5744002550563
41mm·Quartz
$287MSRP
vsCompare with the Tuseno FIRST 42 – Panda
Duxot Tiburon Chronograph
Duxotmicro

Tiburon Chronograph

5 variants · Ref. DX-2062-11
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$149MSRP
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Geltier Strider
Geltiermicro

Strider

3 variants
40mm·Quartz
$249MSRP
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IXDAO 39mm VK64 Pilot Chronograph Watch
IXDAOmicro
VK64 Pilot Chronograph

39mm VK64 Pilot Chronograph Watch

4 variants
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$219MSRP
vsCompare with the Tuseno FIRST 42 – Panda
TSAO Baltimore Constellation Chrono-Diver - Panda
TSAO Baltimoremicro

Constellation Chrono-Diver - Panda

 
41mm·Mecaquartz·200m WR
$450MSRP
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Geltier APEX
Geltiermicro

APEX

5 variants
40mm·Quartz
$249MSRP
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NEOTYPE Panda
NEOTYPEmicro

Panda

8 variants
39mm·Quartz·200m WR
$622MSRP
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Kronaby Hybrid Watches Kronaby Apex S3762/1, 43 mm
Kronaby Hybrid Watchesmicro
Apex

Kronaby Apex S3762/1, 43 mm

 
43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$441MSRP
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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
vsCompare with the Tuseno FIRST 42 – Panda
Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

2 variants · Rallygraf
39mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
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Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Lunar Pilot 96K111
Bulova
Lunar Pilot

Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Lunar Pilot 96K111

3 variants
43.5mm·Quartz
$895MSRP
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Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
Yema

Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

2 variants · Flygraf
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$490MSRP
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Tissot Chrono L
Tissot

Chrono L

3 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$475MSRP
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Timex Waterbury Metropolitan Chronograph 41mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Waterbury Metropolitan Chronograph 41mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

2 variants
41mm·Quartz·200m WR
$259MSRP
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Seiko Essentials Chronograph
Seiko

Essentials Chronograph

6 variants · Essentials
41.5/43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$265MSRP
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Timex Q Timex Chronograph
Timex

Q Timex Chronograph

Ref. TW2V42600
40mm·Quartz
$259MSRP
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Timex Q Timex Chronograph 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch - TW2V42600
Timex

Q Timex Chronograph 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch - TW2V42600

 
40mm·Quartz
$259MSRP
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Seiko Essentials Chronograph
Seiko

Essentials Chronograph

6 variants · Essentials
38.7/40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$415MSRP
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Junghans FORM C
Junghans

FORM C

4 variants
40mm·Quartz
$750MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 11

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

Casio EFV-650D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-650D

3 variants · Edifice
43.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
vsCompare with the Tuseno FIRST 42 – Panda
Timex Waterbury Traditional Chronograph 41mm
Timex

Waterbury Traditional Chronograph 41mm

Ref. TW2Y18600
41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$219MSRP
vsCompare with the Tuseno FIRST 42 – Panda
Timex Expedition Capstone Chronograph 41mm Silicone Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Capstone Chronograph 41mm Silicone Strap Watch

2 variants
41mm·Quartz
$179MSRP
vsCompare with the Tuseno FIRST 42 – Panda
Casio EFB-730D
Casio
Edifice

EFB-730D

3 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$165MSRP
vsCompare with the Tuseno FIRST 42 – Panda
Timex Expedition Capstone Chronograph 41mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Expedition Capstone Chronograph 41mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

2 variants
41mm·Quartz
$219MSRP
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Casio EFR-574DE
Casio
Edifice

EFR-574DE

 
42.3mm·Quartz·100m WR
$220MSRP
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Swatch Kaicco
Swatch

Kaicco

Ref. SUSB406
42mm·Quartz
$135MSRP
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Swatch Action O Clock
Swatch

Action O Clock

Ref. SUOB715F
41mm·Quartz
$95MSRP
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Swatch Big Bold SwatchPAY
Swatch
Bnwpay

Big Bold SwatchPAY

4 variants · Bnwpay
41mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
vsCompare with the Tuseno FIRST 42 – Panda
Citizen Avion
Citizen

Avion

 
45mm·Solar·100m WR
$195MSRP
vsCompare with the Tuseno FIRST 42 – Panda
Seiko Seiko Selection SARV001
Seiko

Seiko Selection SARV001

2 variants · Seiko Selection
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$181MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz

2 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,075MSRP
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Christopher Ward C63 Valour
Christopher Ward

C63 Valour

2 variants · C63
39mm·Quartz·150m WR
$1,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Tuseno FIRST 42 – Panda
Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Lunar Pilot Black Hole 98A335
Bulova
Lunar Pilot

Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Lunar Pilot Black Hole 98A335

 
41.2mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,650MSRP
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Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition
Seiko

Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition

4 variants · Astron
43.4mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,900MSRP
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Movado Heritage Calendoplan S Chronograph
Movadomicro

Heritage Calendoplan S Chronograph

9 variants · Ref. 3650124
42mm·Quartz
$1,295MSRP
vsCompare with the Tuseno FIRST 42 – Panda
Breitling Endurance Pro
Breitling
Professional

Endurance Pro

55 variants · Professional
38/44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$3,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Tuseno FIRST 42 – Panda
Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko Brand 100th Anniversary SPEEDTIMER Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko Brand 100th Anniversary SPEEDTIMER Limited Edition

 
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,400MSRP
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Christopher Ward C63 Valour
Christopher Ward

C63 Valour

Ref. C63-39QCC3-S00K0-B1
39mm·Quartz·150m WR
$1,105MSRP
vsCompare with the Tuseno FIRST 42 – Panda
Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

2 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Tuseno FIRST 42 – Panda
Hanhart 417 ES Heritage Flyback 42mm
Hanhart

417 ES Heritage Flyback 42mm

 
42mm·Manual·100m WR
$3,330MSRP
vsCompare with the Tuseno FIRST 42 – Panda
Movado Vizio Chronograph
Movadomicro

Vizio Chronograph

Ref. 0607544
44.5mm·Quartz
$2,495MSRP
vsCompare with the Tuseno FIRST 42 – Panda
Movado BOLD Verso Chronograph
Movadomicro

BOLD Verso Chronograph

5 variants · Ref. 3600866
44mm·Quartz
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Tuseno FIRST 42 – Panda
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