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Walter Gropius Forum - J. Albers
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Walter Gropius Forum - J. Albers

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

Case
39mm
Movement
Quartz
MSRP
$281
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Walter Gropius Forum - J. Albers is the Movado Face ($315) — looks nearly identical and Quartz. If price is the constraint, the Swatch Skinskin at $135 (vs $281 for the Forum - J. Albers) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Walter Gropius Forum - Excentric is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Miyota 2035) and Same family (Forum). Stepping up, the Bell & Ross BRS WHITE CERAMIC ($2,806) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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45 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Walter Gropius Forum - Excentric
Walter Gropiusmicro

Forum - Excentric

3 variants
39mm·Quartz
$269MSRP
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Walter Gropius Forum - Space Loops
Walter Gropiusmicro

Forum - Space Loops

2 variants
39mm·Quartz
$269MSRP
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Walter Gropius Forum - Crossway
Walter Gropiusmicro

Forum - Crossway

2 variants
39mm·Quartz
$269MSRP
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Nuncier Nuun Official x Hazem Sannib Bitcoin Edition V2 40.5mm
Nunciermicro

Nuun Official x Hazem Sannib Bitcoin Edition V2 40.5mm

 
40.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$395MSRP
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Nuncier Origen Carbon Kaaba 40.5mm
Nunciermicro

Origen Carbon Kaaba 40.5mm

 
40.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$399MSRP
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Nuncier Origen Midnight 40.5mm
Nunciermicro

Origen Midnight 40.5mm

 
40.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$290MSRP
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Castor Watches Linea X Light
Castor Watchesmicro

Linea X Light

4 variants
38mm·Quartz
—MSRP
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Aigi Watches POLAR NIGHT 40MM - STEEL
Aigi Watchesmicro

POLAR NIGHT 40MM - STEEL

 
40mm·Quartz
$198MSRP
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Ibarra CLQ2301SS
Ibarramicro
Clasico

CLQ2301SS

 
39.5mm·Quartz
$141MSRP
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BERNY BERNY-Men Quartz Dress Watch-2694M
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Quartz Dress Watch-2694M

2 variants
38mm·Quartz
$50MSRP
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Vaer Calendar Field
Vaermicro

Calendar Field

2 variants
36/40/42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$189MSRP
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BERNY BERNY-Men Quartz Titanium Dress Watch-T2570MS
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Quartz Titanium Dress Watch-T2570MS

5 variants
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$101MSRP
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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.

Movado Face
Movadomicro

Face

35 variants · Ref. 3640131
39/41mm·Quartz
$315MSRP
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Movado Heritage Calendoplan
Movadomicro

Heritage Calendoplan

2 variants · Ref. 3650191
40mm·Quartz
$525MSRP
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Movado Modern 47
Movadomicro

Modern 47

17 variants · Ref. 0608015
40mm·Quartz
$455MSRP
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Tissot Ballade
Tissot

Ballade

7 variants
34/40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$400MSRP
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Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

3 variants · Rallygraf
40mm·Quartz
$450MSRP
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Yema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz
Yema

Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz

2 variants · Yachtingraf
38.5mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
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Swatch Skin Classic
Swatch
Skinrosee

Skin Classic

Ref. SYXG101
38mm·Quartz
$195MSRP
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Swatch Szs27
Swatch

Szs27

Ref. SZS27
40mm·Quartz
$205MSRP
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Swatch Skincoal
Swatch

Skincoal

Ref. SYXB100GG
38mm·Quartz
$230MSRP
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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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Bulova White Dial HNBR Rubber Snorkel 98B449
Bulova
Snorkel

White Dial HNBR Rubber Snorkel 98B449

2 variants
41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$375MSRP
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Tissot Gentleman
Tissot

Gentleman

4 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$495MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 9

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

Swatch Skinskin
Swatch

Skinskin

Ref. SVUT100
40mm·Quartz
$135MSRP
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Swatch Citrus Tilt
Swatch
Swatch Essentials

Citrus Tilt

Ref. SO29J102
41mm·Quartz
$90MSRP
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Swatch Black Rebel Complexcon
Swatch

Black Rebel Complexcon

Ref. SUOB702-1
41mm·Quartz
$140MSRP
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Timex Expedition Scout 40mm Fabric Slip-Thru Strap Watch - TW4B15500
Timex

Expedition Scout 40mm Fabric Slip-Thru Strap Watch - TW4B15500

 
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$50MSRP
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Casio EFV-160D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-160D

2 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
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Casio A171
Casio

A171

 
37.7mm·Quartz
$46MSRP
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Timex Easy Reader 25mm Expansion Band Watch
Timex

Easy Reader 25mm Expansion Band Watch

5 variants
25mm·Quartz
$83MSRP
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Timex Easy Reader 25mm Stainless Steel Expansion Band Watch
Timex

Easy Reader 25mm Stainless Steel Expansion Band Watch

 
25mm·Quartz
$89MSRP
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Casio A140
Casio

A140

3 variants
36.8mm·Quartz
$110MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Bell & Ross BRS WHITE CERAMIC
Bell & Ross

BRS WHITE CERAMIC

 
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,806MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz
Hamilton

Khaki Field Quartz

4 variants · Ref. H68401735
33/38/40mm·Quartz
$675MSRP
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Movado Derrick Adams x Movado
Movadomicro

Derrick Adams x Movado

5 variants · Ref. 0607861
40mm·Quartz
$700MSRP
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Bell & Ross BRS GREY CAMOUFLAGE
Bell & Ross

BRS GREY CAMOUFLAGE

3 variants
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,500MSRP
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Bell & Ross BRS steel heritage
Bell & Ross

BRS steel heritage

 
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,700MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz

Ref. H38411183
40mm·Quartz
$745MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition

Ref. H38421130
40mm·Quartz
$825MSRP
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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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Tissot PRX Digital
Tissot

PRX Digital

Ref. T137.463.33.020.00
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
—MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Ahoi neomatik siren blue
NOMOS Glashütte

Ahoi neomatik siren blue

6 variants · Ahoi
36.3mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,540MSRP
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Fears Redcliff 39.5 Sherbet Yellow
Fears

Redcliff 39.5 Sherbet Yellow

 
39.5mm·Automatic·150m WR
$2,292MSRP
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Omega Constellation Quartz
Omega

Constellation Quartz

16 variants · Constellation
25/28/36mm·Quartz
$3,300MSRP
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