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Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

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

Case
41mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$1,799
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph is the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph ($2,500) — common cross-shop and Racing chrono. If price is the constraint, the Yema Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series at $449 (vs $1,799 for the Starfighter Chronograph) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Geckota Classic Chronotimer is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Racing chrono. Stepping up, the Hublot Big Bang Unico 42mm Ceramic ($26,400) 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.

Geckota Classic Chronotimer
Geckotamicro
Chronotimer

Classic Chronotimer

5 variants · Chronotimer
41.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$499MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Oblvlo CM Skeleton
Oblvlomicro
CM Series

CM Skeleton

 
42mm·Automatic
$202MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Oblvlo CM II
Oblvlomicro
CM Series

CM II

 
42mm·Automatic
$209MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Alexander Shorokhoff Happy Second Bordeaux
Alexander Shorokhoffmicro

Happy Second Bordeaux

 
42mm·Automatic
$2,815MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Venezianico Bucintoro 42
Venezianicomicro

Bucintoro 42

5 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,835MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Oblvlo CM-T
Oblvlomicro
CM Series

CM-T

 
42mm·Automatic
$194MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Alexander Shorokhoff Happy Second
Alexander Shorokhoffmicro

Happy Second

2 variants
42mm·Automatic
$2,772MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Zelos Vitesse
Zelosmicro

Vitesse

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$1,499MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Seaholm Flats Chronograph
Seaholmmicro

Flats Chronograph

3 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$3,495MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Knot Watches ATC-40
Knot Watchesmicro

ATC-40

9 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,257MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Bamford of London Carbon B347
Bamford of Londonmicro

Carbon B347

7 variants
41.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Traska The Chronograph
Traskamicro
Chronograph

The Chronograph

 
39mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph

6 variants · Prospex SPEEDTIMER
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot Pioneer Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot Pioneer Auto Chrono

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono
Hamilton

American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono

 
42mm·Automatic
$2,225MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono

4 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,645MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Yema Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series Limited Edition
Yema

Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series Limited Edition

2 variants · Rallygraf
41mm·Automatic
$2,390MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Tissot Telemeter 1938
Tissot
Heritage

Telemeter 1938

2 variants
42mm·Automatic
$2,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

2 variants · Prospex SPEEDTIMER
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Glycine Combat Sub Chronograph Sport
Glycine

Combat Sub Chronograph Sport

4 variants · Ref. GL1047
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$1,295MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Yema Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition
Yema

Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition

2 variants · Meangraf
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,790MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Yema Flygraf Navigator
Yema

Flygraf Navigator

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,199MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

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.

Yema Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series
Yema

Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series

3 variants · Rallygraf
39mm·Quartz
$449MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Seiko Essentials Chronograph
Seiko

Essentials Chronograph

6 variants · Essentials
38.7/40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$415MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto
Orient

75th Anniversary Stretto

 
40.8mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Orient Stretto Chronograph
Orient

Stretto Chronograph

3 variants · Stretto
40mm·Solar
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Seiko Essentials Chronograph
Seiko

Essentials Chronograph

6 variants · Essentials
41.5/43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$265MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

3 variants · Rallygraf
40mm·Quartz
$450MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto
Orient

75th Anniversary Stretto

2 variants · 75th
41.5mm·Automatic
$450MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

2 variants · Rallygraf
39mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

5 variants
41.4mm·Quartz·100m WR
$750MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Casio EFB-730D
Casio
Edifice

EFB-730D

3 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$165MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Citizen Atomic Perpetual A-T
Citizen
Atomic Time

Atomic Perpetual A-T

2 variants · Atomic Time
41mm·Solar·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Hublot Big Bang Unico 42mm Ceramic
Hublot

Big Bang Unico 42mm Ceramic

3 variants · Big Bang
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$26,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Fortis Stratoliner S-41
Fortis

Stratoliner S-41

8 variants · Stratoliner
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Breitling Chronomat B01 42
Breitling

Chronomat B01 42

33 variants · Chronomat
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$9,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Hublot Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic
Hublot
Big Bang

Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic

5 variants · Big Bang
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$25,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Bremont Supernova
Bremont

Supernova

6 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$8,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Titanium 45mm
Hublot

Classic Fusion Aerofusion Titanium 45mm

3 variants · Classic Fusion
45mm·Automatic
$17,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronosprint X Porsche Rallye
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronosprint X Porsche Rallye

Ref. CBS2015.EB0381
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$10,650MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
Rolex

Cosmograph Daytona

2 variants · Ref. 126500LN
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$16,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Breitling

Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk

Ref. A233802A/L586/535X/A18DSA.6
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Breitling Top Time B01
Breitling

Top Time B01

8 variants · Top Time
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,650MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Bremont Jaguar Limited Edition
Bremont

Jaguar Limited Edition

8 variants · Jaguar
43mm·Automatic
$6,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph "50ᵀᴴ Anniversary" 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph "50ᵀᴴ Anniversary" 41mm

8 variants · Royal Oak
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
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