
Finding alternatives to
Vaer Tan 36mm
Ref. s3-tradition-tan-36mm-quartz
39 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Case
36mm
Movement
Quartz
Category
Field
MSRP
$179
Microbrand picks· 12
Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Vaer
40mm
36mm · Quartz$299
Quartz · Same size

Vaer
Black 36mm
36mm · Quartz$189
Quartz · Same size

Vaer
40mm
36mm · Quartz$199
Quartz · Same size

Yema
Standard
34mm · Quartz$399
Common cross-shop · Quartz

Wolbrook
Green Nylon & Leather Strap 38mm
38mm · Quartz$215
Common cross-shop · Quartz

Fears
Edwin Edition
38mm · Quartz$511
Common cross-shop · Quartz

Praesidus
Black Canvas
40mm · Quartz$195
Quartz · Sapphire

Praesidus
Black Canvas 34mm
34mm · Quartz$550
Quartz · Similar size

Praesidus
Black Canvas 34mm
34mm · Quartz$195
Quartz · Similar size

Yema
Standard
39mm · Quartz$499
Common cross-shop · Quartz

Yema
Standard
34mm · Quartz$399
Common cross-shop · Quartz

Vario
Raven Black
40mm · Quartz$218
Common cross-shop · Quartz
Most similar· 12
The closest match overall — same case size, similar movement family, comparable price. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Tissot
PR 100
40mm · Quartz$350
Common cross-shop · Quartz

Tissot
Everytime
34mm · Quartz$350
Common cross-shop · Quartz

Citizen
Garrison
37mm · Solar$221
Common cross-shop · Same size

Orient
Bambino Solar Quartz
38.4mm · Solar$265
Common cross-shop · Visually similar

Seiko
Essentials Quartz
38.9mm · Quartz$335
Common cross-shop · Quartz

Tissot
Classic Dream
42mm · Quartz$350
Common cross-shop · Quartz

Grand Seiko
SBGX359
33mm · Quartz0
Quartz · Sapphire

Citizen
Promaster Diver
36.5mm · Solar$319
Common cross-shop · Same size

Seiko
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
34mm · $315
Common cross-shop · Similar size

Citizen
Garrison
42mm · Solar$244
Common cross-shop · Visually similar

Orient
Stretto Date Solar
32.1mm · Solar$285
Common cross-shop · Sapphire

Seiko
Essentials Daywear
39.5mm · Quartz$325
Common cross-shop · Quartz
Pricier alternatives· 12
Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Marathon
Black on Nylon DEFSTAN
36mm · Quartz$650
Quartz · Same size

Tissot
PR 100 Jungfraubahn
34mm · Quartz$395
Common cross-shop · Quartz

Hamilton
Khaki Field Quartz
40mm · Quartz$675
Common cross-shop · Quartz

Tissot
PR 100 Sport Chic
36mm · Quartz$625
Common cross-shop · Quartz

Tissot
Rockwatch
38mm · Quartz$1,225
Common cross-shop · Quartz

Marathon
Black
34mm · Quartz$420
Quartz · Similar size

Grand Seiko
SBGX261
37mm · Quartz$2,700
Quartz · Same size

Citizen
Promaster Land GMT
39.5mm · Solar$446
Common cross-shop · Sapphire

Hamilton
Khaki Navy Scuba Quartz
37mm · Quartz$825
Common cross-shop · Quartz

Hamilton
Jazzmaster Gent Quartz
40mm · Quartz$745
Common cross-shop · Quartz

Marathon
Black on Bracelet
36mm · Quartz$1,450
Quartz · Same size

Seiko
Prospex Sea
34mm · Quartz$795
Common cross-shop · Quartz
Looks like this· 3
Watches that wear the same design language — close enough that a stranger might confuse them across the room.


