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Vero Watch Company Smokey Bear
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Vero Watch Company Smokey Bear

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

Case
38mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Field
MSRP
$595
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Vero Watch Company Smokey Bear is the Hamilton Khaki Field Murph ($1,045) — looks nearly identical and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Orient Bambino No Date at $295 (vs $595 for the Smokey Bear) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Vero Watch Company Smokey is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko NH38) and Same family (Smokey). Stepping up, the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 ($1,375) 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.

Vero Watch Company Smokey
Vero Watch Companymicro

Smokey

 
38mm·Automatic·120m WR
$525MSRP
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Milifortic 39mm Field Military NH38 Auto Watch M059
Miliforticmicro
Milifortic Field Watch

39mm Field Military NH38 Auto Watch M059

6 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$231MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Carbon Black
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Venture Carbon Black

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$299MSRP
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Milifortic M111 39mm 856 B-Uhr Homage Automatic Pilot Watches
Miliforticmicro
Milifortic Homage

M111 39mm 856 B-Uhr Homage Automatic Pilot Watches

Ref. M111
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$216MSRP
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MKII Hellion
MKIImicro

Hellion

 
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$649MSRP
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Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Praesidusmicro
A-11 Tom RiceA-11

38mm Automatic

Ref. P-38-TR-MIC-DBRAG
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$269MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Ivory White
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Venture Ivory White

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$299MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Blue Moon
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Venture Blue Moon

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$299MSRP
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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze
KUOEmicro

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

3 variants · Old Smith
35/38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$599MSRP
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Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)
Praesidusmicro

A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)

2 variants · A-11
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$299MSRP
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Benrus Watches DTU Phantom
Benrus Watchesmicro

DTU Phantom

Ref. DTU-BB-B-038-01
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,595MSRP
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Islander Mitchel Black DLC Automatic Field Watch with Luminous Dial #ISL-83
Islandermicro
Under $50

Mitchel Black DLC Automatic Field Watch with Luminous Dial #ISL-83

 
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$299MSRP
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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.

Hamilton Khaki Field Murph
Hamilton

Khaki Field Murph

2 variants · Ref. H70405130
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,045MSRP
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Tissot Heritage 1938
Tissot

Heritage 1938

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Titanium Auto

4 variants · Ref. H70205140
38/42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,295MSRP
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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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Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPM
Marathon
Jeep x Marathon

Jeep Willys SSGPM

 
41mm·Manual
$780MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0574
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0574

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0584
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0584

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$380MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0576
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0576

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
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Stowa Flieger Vintage 40 Baumuster B
Stowamicro

Flieger Vintage 40 Baumuster B

 
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Stowa Flieger Classic 40 Baumuster B
Stowamicro

Flieger Classic 40 Baumuster B

3 variants
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Stowa Partitio Classic
Stowamicro

Partitio Classic

5 variants
37mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap A-15 Pilot 96A245
Bulova
A-15 Pilot

Black Dial Leather Strap A-15 Pilot 96A245

 
42mm·Automatic
$750MSRP
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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.

Orient Bambino No Date
Orient

Bambino No Date

4 variants
38.4mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
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Orient Bambino No Date
Orient

Bambino No Date

 
38.4mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
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Timex MK1 Hand-Wound 36mm Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

MK1 Hand-Wound 36mm Fabric Strap Watch

 
36mm·Manual·200m WR
$289MSRP
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Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto Date
Orient

75th Anniversary Stretto Date

2 variants · 75th
38.5mm·Automatic
$395MSRP
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Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
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Seiko Conceptual SNK807K2
Seiko
Seiko 5

Conceptual SNK807K2

 
37mm·Automatic
$115MSRP
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Timex Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Leather Strap Watch

 
37mm·Automatic
$279MSRP
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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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Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

Ref. YAS100D
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
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Seiko SCVE053
Seiko

SCVE053

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$207MSRP
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Timex Marlin 1965 Reissue Hand-Wound 34mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin 1965 Reissue Hand-Wound 34mm Leather Strap Watch

 
34mm·Manual
$259MSRP
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Seiko SNK063J5
Seiko
Seiko 5

SNK063J5

 
34mm·Automatic
$179MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher Ward

C65 Sandhurst Series 2

2 variants · C65
38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,375MSRP
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Bremont Terra Nova 38
Bremont

Terra Nova 38

7 variants · Terra Nova
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,050MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Expedition Auto

3 variants · Ref. H70225110
37/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
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Bremont Broadsword
Bremont

Broadsword

9 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,850MSRP
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Christopher Ward C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage
Christopher Ward

C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage

Ref. C65-38A3H3-S00K1-B0
38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,615MSRP
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Omega Seamaster Railmaster Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 38mm
Omega

Seamaster Railmaster Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 38mm

2 variants · Seamaster Railmaster
38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$6,400MSRP
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Bremont Terra Nova 40.5
Bremont

Terra Nova 40.5

10 variants · Terra Nova
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,100MSRP
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Omega Seamaster Railmaster Co Axial Master Chronometer 38mm
Omega

Seamaster Railmaster Co Axial Master Chronometer 38mm

2 variants · Seamaster Railmaster
38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$5,800MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Far Cry® 6 Limited Edition
Hamilton

Khaki Field Titanium Far Cry® 6 Limited Edition

Ref. H70645533
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,195MSRP
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Longines SPIRIT PILOT
Longines

SPIRIT PILOT

3 variants · Ref. L3.809.4.53.6
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,100MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Club Sport neomatik 39 ember
NOMOS Glashütte

Club Sport neomatik 39 ember

3 variants · Club
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,320MSRP
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Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7
Fortis

Flieger F-39 Werk 7

2 variants · Ref. F-39 Werk 7
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,510MSRP
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