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Wicked Watch Basilea
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Wicked Watch Basilea

Ref. WIC002

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

Case
39mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Dress
MSRP
$1,072
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Wicked Watch Basilea is the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto ($1,275) — looks nearly identical and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Tissot Classic Dream at $550 (vs $1,072 for the Basilea) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Serica Réf. 6190 M.S.L. is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Soprod M100) and Visually similar. Stepping up, the Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet ($19,600) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Serica Réf. 6190 M.S.L.
Sericamicro

Réf. 6190 M.S.L.

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,379MSRP
vsCompare with the Wicked Watch Basilea
Serica Réf. 5303
Sericamicro

Réf. 5303

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,857MSRP
vsCompare with the Wicked Watch Basilea
S.U.F Helsinki 180 Kelo Blue
S.U.F Helsinkimicro

180 Kelo Blue

 
38.7mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,865MSRP
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Defakto Transit Futur Perfekt V2
Defaktomicro

Transit Futur Perfekt V2

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Vario Futurist
Variomicro

Futurist

7 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$648MSRP
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Marloe Watch Company Astro - Valentina (Seconds Stock)
Marloe Watch Companymicro

Astro - Valentina (Seconds Stock)

7 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$199MSRP
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Serica Réf. 5303 PLD
Sericamicro

Réf. 5303 PLD

 
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,974MSRP
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Omnis LUNA
Omnismicro

LUNA

16 variants
39mm·Automatic
$353MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Earth
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Venture Earth

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$299MSRP
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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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Selten Flare
Seltenmicro

Flare

 
39mm·Automatic
$2,599MSRP
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Orion Watches Sylph: Graphite
Orion Watchesmicro

Sylph: Graphite

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$725MSRP
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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 American Classic Intra-Matic Auto
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

7 variants
38/40/42mm·Automatic
$1,275MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Auto

5 variants
30/34/36/40mm·Automatic
$1,125MSRP
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Citizen Zenshin 60 Mechanical
Citizen

Zenshin 60 Mechanical

3 variants · Zenshin
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$581MSRP
vsCompare with the Wicked Watch Basilea
Glycine Men's Combat Classic Moonphase 40mm Automatic Watch GL0114
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Moonphase 40mm Automatic Watch GL0114

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,650MSRP
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Tissot Ballade
Tissot

Ballade

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,100MSRP
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Junghans FORM A Titan
Junghans

FORM A Titan

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,410MSRP
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Frederique Constant Classics Carree Moonphase Automatic
Frederique Constant

Classics Carree Moonphase Automatic

2 variants
42.3mm·Automatic
$1,695MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch GL0121
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch GL0121

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,850MSRP
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Tissot Le Locle
Tissot

Le Locle

4 variants
39.3mm·Automatic
$795MSRP
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Stowa Marine 40 Navis Limited
Stowamicro

Marine 40 Navis Limited

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch GL0120
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch GL0120

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,850MSRP
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Tissot PRX Titanium
Tissot

PRX Titanium

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$975MSRP
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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.

Tissot Classic Dream
Tissot

Classic Dream

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$550MSRP
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Orient Bambino No Date
Orient

Bambino No Date

4 variants
38.4mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
vsCompare with the Wicked Watch Basilea
Timex Pan Am x Timex Waterbury Automatic Ace 41mm
Timex

Pan Am x Timex Waterbury Automatic Ace 41mm

Ref. TW2Y38800
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$359MSRP
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Orient Classic Watch
Orient

Classic Watch

3 variants · Classic
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$245MSRP
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Orient Bambino Solar Quartz
Orient

Bambino Solar Quartz

4 variants · Bambino
38.4mm·Solar
$265MSRP
vsCompare with the Wicked Watch Basilea
Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time

23 variants
33.8/34/38.5/39.5/40.5mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
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Mondaine Doppio
Mondaine

Doppio

2 variants
41mm·Automatic
$365MSRP
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Citizen Zenshin Mechanical
Citizen

Zenshin Mechanical

4 variants · Zenshin
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$488MSRP
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Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Automatic
$299MSRP
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Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
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Swatch Sistem Lake
Swatch

Sistem Lake

Ref. YIS420
42mm·Automatic
$230MSRP
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Timex Expedition Pioneer Automatic 41mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Pioneer Automatic 41mm Leather Strap Watch

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$429MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Complet

2 variants · Villeret
40mm·Automatic
$19,600MSRP
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Grand Seiko SLGW007
Grand Seiko
Evolution 9

SLGW007

 
38.6mm·Manual
$10,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Wicked Watch Basilea
Longines CONQUEST HERITAGE
Longines

CONQUEST HERITAGE

7 variants · Ref. L1.650
38mm·Automatic
$3,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Wicked Watch Basilea
Grand Seiko SBGY011
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGY011

 
40mm·Spring Drive·100m WR
$8,800MSRP
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Ming 17.06 Monolith
Ming

17.06 Monolith

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Sartory Billard SB04-E
Sartory Billard

SB04-E

 
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,100MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGY007
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGY007

4 variants
38.5mm·Spring Drive
$8,900MSRP
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Sartory Billard SB04
Sartory Billard

SB04

3 variants
40mm·Automatic
$2,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Wicked Watch Basilea
Longines LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION
Longines
Master Collection

LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION

2 variants · Master Collection
38.5mm·Automatic
$2,850MSRP
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Horage Autark K2 Small Seconds
Horage

Autark K2 Small Seconds

 
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,590MSRP
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Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
Yema

Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

4 variants · Wristmaster
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,249MSRP
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Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Power Reserve Big Date
Frederique Constant

Manufacture Classic Power Reserve Big Date

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$5,295MSRP
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