Finding alternatives to
Alternatives to the Whitby Watch Co. Avro Pilot (ETA 2824)
45 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Case
43mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Pilot
MSRP
$630
The short answer
The closest alternative to the Whitby Watch Co. Avro Pilot (ETA 2824) is the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap A-15 Pilot 96A245 ($750) — pilot and Visually similar. If price is the constraint, the Orient RA-AR01 at $305 (vs $630 for the Avro Pilot (ETA 2824)) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Archimede Watches Pilot 42 is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (ETA 2824-2) and Pilot. Stepping up, the IWC Schaffhausen Iw329301 Big Pilots Watch ($9,700) 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.
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.
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.
Pricier alternatives· 12
Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint: luxury upgrades and step-ups.
