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Walter Gropius Forum - Crossing Mondrian
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Walter Gropius Forum - Crossing Mondrian

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

Case
39mm
Movement
Quartz
MSRP
$269
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Walter Gropius Forum - Crossing Mondrian is the Movado Modern 47 ($455) — visually similar and Quartz. If price is the constraint, the Swatch The Red Shiny Line at $110 (vs $269 for the Forum - Crossing Mondrian) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Walter Gropius Forum - Hommage à Frank Stella is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (GL32) and Same family (Forum).

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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 - Hommage à Frank Stella
Walter Gropiusmicro

Forum - Hommage à Frank Stella

4 variants
39mm·Quartz
$269MSRP
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Walter Gropius Forum - Move
Walter Gropiusmicro

Forum - Move

4 variants
39mm·Quartz
$281MSRP
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Walter Gropius Forum - Simplex (No Date, Unmarked Dial)
Walter Gropiusmicro

Forum - Simplex (No Date, Unmarked Dial)

2 variants
39mm·Quartz
$281MSRP
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VEJRHØJ BLUE & GOLD
VEJRHØJmicro

BLUE & GOLD

 
40mm·Quartz
$220MSRP
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Aigi Watches MIDNIGHT SUN 38MM
Aigi Watchesmicro

MIDNIGHT SUN 38MM

2 variants
38mm·Quartz
$275MSRP
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Aigi Watches NORTHERN LIGHTS 38MM
Aigi Watchesmicro

NORTHERN LIGHTS 38MM

2 variants
38mm·Quartz
$275MSRP
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Aigi Watches POLAR BLUE 38MM
Aigi Watchesmicro

POLAR BLUE 38MM

2 variants
38mm·Quartz
$275MSRP
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AETHELSOHN Meridian GMT Watch
AETHELSOHN

Meridian GMT Watch

 
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$159MSRP
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Camden Watch Company No.88
Camden Watch Companymicro

No.88

46 variants · Ref. 88
36/39mm·Quartz
$131MSRP
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Boderry ELEGANT II - Swiss Quartz Movement Watch
Boderrymicro

ELEGANT II - Swiss Quartz Movement Watch

2 variants
40mm·Quartz
$76MSRP
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AV86 1969 Vintage
AV86micro

1969 Vintage

 
39mm·Quartz
$265MSRP
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Meridiano Watches La Playa
Meridiano Watchesmicro

La Playa

 
38mm·Quartz
$290MSRP
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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 Modern 47
Movadomicro

Modern 47

17 variants · Ref. 0608015
40mm·Quartz
$455MSRP
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Timex Marlin Jet Quartz 38mm Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Jet Quartz 38mm Fabric Strap Watch

3 variants
38mm·Quartz
$229MSRP
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Movado Face
Movadomicro

Face

35 variants · Ref. 3640131
39/41mm·Quartz
$315MSRP
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Timex Waterbury Traditional GMT
Timex

Waterbury Traditional GMT

2 variants · Ref. TW2Y29700
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$187MSRP
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Fears Redcliff (Edwin Edition)
Fears

Redcliff (Edwin Edition)

7 variants · Redcliff
38mm·Quartz
$511MSRP
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Seiko Metronome Watch
Seiko

Metronome Watch

 
36.5mm·Quartz
$240MSRP
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Timex Harry Potter x Timex Weekender
Timex

Harry Potter x Timex Weekender

4 variants
38mm·Quartz
$139MSRP
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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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Movado Heritage Calendoplan
Movadomicro

Heritage Calendoplan

2 variants · Ref. 3650191
40mm·Quartz
$525MSRP
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Mondaine essence, 41 mm, black
Mondaine

essence, 41 mm, black

 
41mm·Quartz
$320MSRP
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Orient Bambino Solar Quartz
Orient

Bambino Solar Quartz

4 variants · Bambino
38.4mm·Solar
$265MSRP
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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 The Red Shiny Line
Swatch

The Red Shiny Line

Ref. SUOZ297
41mm·Quartz
$110MSRP
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Swatch Laax Open 2020
Swatch

Laax Open 2020

Ref. SUOB714C
41mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
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Swatch Oraspay
Swatch

Oraspay

Ref. SO29B102-5300
41mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
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Casio LCW-M100TSE
Casio
LINEAGE

LCW-M100TSE

Ref. LCW-M100TSE-1A2
40mm·Solar
—MSRP
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Timex Easy Reader 38mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2P75800
Timex

Easy Reader 38mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2P75800

 
38mm·Quartz
$79MSRP
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Timex Easy Reader 38mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Easy Reader 38mm Leather Strap Watch

 
38mm·Quartz·200m WR
$77MSRP
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Timex Expedition Camper 38mm Fabric FAST WRAP Watch
Timex

Expedition Camper 38mm Fabric FAST WRAP Watch

 
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$83MSRP
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Casio EFV-160D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-160D

2 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
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Casio GMA-P2100
Casio
G-Shock

GMA-P2100

4 variants · G-Shock
40.2mm·Quartz·200m WR
$110MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Tissot Tradition 5.5
Tissot

Tradition 5.5

Ref. T063.409.11.058.00
39mm·Quartz
—MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 42mm Quartz Watch GL1013
Glycine

Men's Combat Sub Sport 42mm Quartz Watch GL1013

 
42mm·Quartz·200m WR
$995MSRP
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Glycine Men's Airman Vintage The Chief GMT 40mm Automatic Watch GL0472
Glycine
Airman

Men's Airman Vintage The Chief GMT 40mm Automatic Watch GL0472

 
40mm·Automatic
$600MSRP
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Glycine Men's Airman Vintage The Chief Purist 40mm Automatic Watch GL0474
Glycine
Airman

Men's Airman Vintage The Chief Purist 40mm Automatic Watch GL0474

 
40mm·Automatic
$905MSRP
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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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Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition

Ref. H38421130
40mm·Quartz
$825MSRP
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Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ
Marathon
Jeep x Marathon

Jeep Willys SSGPQ

 
41mm·Quartz
$600MSRP
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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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Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Icon 97B216
Bulova
Icon

Black Dial Leather Strap Icon 97B216

 
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$925MSRP
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Marathon Arctic Steel Navigator
Marathon
Pilot's Navigator

Arctic Steel Navigator

 
41mm·Quartz
$1,000MSRP
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Marathon CeraShell Pilot's Navigator
Marathon
Pilot's Navigator

CeraShell Pilot's Navigator

 
41mm·Quartz
$550MSRP
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