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Watches/Alternatives/U-Boat U-42 STRATOS 45 BE

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Alternatives to the U-Boat U-42 STRATOS 45 BE

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Case diameter
45 mm
Lug-to-lug
Not recorded
Movement
Manual
Catalog MSRP
$6,000
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Closest catalog matchRetter Watches Mistral$1,695 recorded MSRP, $4,305 lowerSee the match ↓
Lower recorded MSRPFeynman Timekeepers Feynman One$1,045 recorded MSRP, $4,955 lowerSee the match ↓

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48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Discover smaller makers with catalog similarities to this watch.

Retter Watches Mistral
Retter Watches

Mistral

  • $1,695 recorded MSRP, $4,305 lower
  • 38 mm case, 7 mm narrower
  • Same ETA/Peseux 7001 caliber
What changes

2.5 mm thinner case

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Feynman Timekeepers Feynman One
Feynman Timekeepers

Feynman One

  • $1,045 recorded MSRP, $4,955 lower
  • 39 mm case, 6 mm narrower
  • Same ETA/Peseux 7001 caliber
What changes

2.2 mm thicker case

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Laco Friedrichshafen
Laco

Friedrichshafen

  • $2,250 recorded MSRP, $3,750 lower
  • Same 45 mm case diameter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual

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Ianos Avyssos
Ianos

Avyssos

  • $1,257 recorded MSRP, $4,743 lower
  • 44 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Laco Dortmund
Laco

Dortmund

  • $2,250 recorded MSRP, $3,750 lower
  • Same 45 mm case diameter
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

3.7 mm thicker case

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Laco Westerland Erbstück
Laco

Westerland Erbstück

  • $2,500 recorded MSRP, $3,500 lower
  • Same 45 mm case diameter
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Pinion Pure Custom build
Pinion

Pure Custom build

  • $1,350 recorded MSRP, $4,650 lower
  • 44 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Revelot R7 Avantgarde Black/Rose Gold/Rose
Revelot

R7 Avantgarde Black/Rose Gold/Rose

  • Same 45 mm case diameter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 4.7 mm thicker case

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Zelos Comet 39
Zelos

Comet 39

  • $1,999 recorded MSRP, $4,001 lower
  • 39 mm case, 6 mm narrower
  • Same ETA/Peseux 7001 caliber
What changes

1.7 mm thinner case

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Zero West M1 Mosquito (44mm)
Zero West

M1 Mosquito (44mm)

  • $4,770 recorded MSRP, $1,230 lower
  • 44 mm case, 1 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 4.8 mm thicker case

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U-Boat CAPSULE 45MM PVD BK BL
U-Boat

CAPSULE 45MM PVD BK BL

  • $4,300 recorded MSRP, $1,700 lower
  • Same 45 mm case diameter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual

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U-Boat STRATOS 40MM BK
U-Boat

STRATOS 40MM BK

  • $3,400 recorded MSRP, $2,600 lower
  • 40 mm case, 5 mm narrower
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

0.2 mm thicker case

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Mainstream picks· 12

Established-brand matches. Compare the recorded dimensions, movement and price for each watch.

Breitling Superocean Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Automatic

  • 44 mm case, 1 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 3.3 mm thicker case

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Breitling Avenger Automatic
Breitling

Avenger Automatic

  • $4,400 recorded MSRP, $1,600 lower
  • 43 mm case, 2 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 3 mm thicker case

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Movado Alta SE
Movado

Alta SE

  • $3,495 recorded MSRP, $2,505 lower
  • 43.5 mm case, 1.5 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 2.4 mm thicker case

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Linde Werdelin 3 Timer
Linde Werdelin

3 Timer

  • $5,841 recorded MSRP, $159 lower
  • 44 mm case, 1 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 5.7 mm thicker case

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Massena LAB Archetype 0.0
Massena LAB

Archetype 0.0

  • $4,250 recorded MSRP, $1,750 lower
  • 42 mm case, 3 mm narrower
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

4.2 mm thicker case

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Massena LAB Habring² x Massena LAB ERWIN LAB01
Massena LAB

Habring² x Massena LAB ERWIN LAB01

  • $5,995 recorded MSRP, $5 lower
  • 30 mm case, 15 mm narrower
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Bulova Silver-Tone Dial Stainless Steel Chain Pocket Watch 96A325
Bulova

Silver-Tone Dial Stainless Steel Chain Pocket Watch 96A325

  • $3,150 recorded MSRP, $2,850 lower
  • 45.5 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual

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RGM Watches Model 600 Chrono
RGM Watches

Model 600 Chrono

  • $4,450 recorded MSRP, $1,550 lower
  • 42 mm case, 3 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 3.1 mm thicker case

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Sartory Billard SB04-E Time+Tide New York
Sartory Billard

SB04-E Time+Tide New York

  • $5,600 recorded MSRP, $400 lower
  • 39.5 mm case, 5.5 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.9 mm thicker case

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Bremont HMAF Terra Nova 40.5mm Date Bracelet
Bremont

HMAF Terra Nova 40.5mm Date Bracelet

  • $3,350 recorded MSRP, $2,650 lower
  • 40.5 mm case, 4.5 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual

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Movado Alta Centurion Chronograph
Movado

Alta Centurion Chronograph

  • 41 mm case, 4 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 2.1 mm thicker case

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Sinn 1746 Porcelain
Sinn

1746 Porcelain

  • $5,022 recorded MSRP, $978 lower
  • 42 mm case, 3 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.2 mm thicker case

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Cheaper alternatives· 12

Matches in a lower price band. A recorded MSRP difference is shown only when both prices are known.

Bulova Marine Star
Bulova

Marine Star

  • $695 recorded MSRP, $5,305 lower
  • 44 mm case, 1 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual

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Yema Skin Diver Slim CMM.20
Yema

Skin Diver Slim CMM.20

  • $2,490 recorded MSRP, $3,510 lower
  • 47 mm case, 2 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.7 mm thicker case

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Bulova Sutton Men's Silver Black Dial Stainless Steel Watch
Bulova

Sutton Men's Silver Black Dial Stainless Steel Watch

  • $650 recorded MSRP, $5,350 lower
  • 43 mm case, 2 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual

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Bulova Black Dial Leather Bracelet Surveyor 96A310
Bulova

Black Dial Leather Bracelet Surveyor 96A310

  • $925 recorded MSRP, $5,075 lower
  • 41 mm case, 4 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual

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Movado Heritage 1917 Automatic
Movado

Heritage 1917 Automatic

  • $1,895 recorded MSRP, $4,105 lower
  • 45.2 mm case, 0.2 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual

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Invicta Pro Diver 18160
Invicta

Pro Diver 18160

  • 47 mm case, 2 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual

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Invicta Pro Diver 3044
Invicta

Pro Diver 3044

  • 47 mm case, 2 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual

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Invicta Objet D Art 69119
Invicta

Objet D Art 69119

  • 42.5 mm case, 2.5 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual

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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze

  • $1,795 recorded MSRP, $4,205 lower
  • 43 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

3.7 mm thicker case

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Orient RA-AR01
Orient

RA-AR01

  • $305 recorded MSRP, $5,695 lower
  • 46 mm case, 1 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual

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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical

  • $1,495 recorded MSRP, $4,505 lower
  • 43 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

3.7 mm thicker case

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Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights
Citizen

Series 8 890 City Lights

  • $1,495 recorded MSRP, $4,505 lower
  • 42.6 mm case, 2.4 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual

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Pricier alternatives· 12

Matches in a higher price band. Check the specifications to decide whether the differences matter to you.

Panerai Luminor Marina Militare
Panerai

Luminor Marina Militare

  • 44 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Panerai Luminor Venticinque
Panerai

Luminor Venticinque

  • 44 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Panerai Luminor
Panerai

Luminor

  • 47 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Tudor Monarch
Tudor

Monarch

  • 39 mm case, 6 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 2.6 mm thicker case

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Patek Philippe Cubitus 5821
Patek Philippe

Cubitus 5821

  • Same 45 mm case diameter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 1 mm thinner case

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RGM Watches Caliber 20
RGM Watches

Caliber 20

  • 42.5 mm case, 2.5 mm narrower
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

0.4 mm thicker case. $49,500 recorded MSRP, $43,500 higher

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Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca 10 Titanium 45mm
Hublot

Spirit of Big Bang Meca 10 Titanium 45mm

  • Same 45 mm case diameter
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

$52,900 recorded MSRP, $46,900 higher

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Linde Werdelin Oktopus Moon
Linde Werdelin

Oktopus Moon

  • 44 mm case, 1 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 5.7 mm thicker case

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Patek Philippe Cubitus 5822
Patek Philippe

Cubitus 5822

  • Same 45 mm case diameter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.3 mm thicker case

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RGM Watches 801-A "Aircraft"
RGM Watches

801-A "Aircraft"

  • 42 mm case, 3 mm narrower
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

1.2 mm thicker case. $17,900 recorded MSRP, $11,900 higher

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Tudor Black Bay One 41 S&G
Tudor

Black Bay One 41 S&G

  • 41 mm case, 4 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 2.9 mm thicker case

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Linde Werdelin Oktopus Moon Gold Black Ink
Linde Werdelin

Oktopus Moon Gold Black Ink

  • 44 mm case, 1 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 5.7 mm thicker case

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