Finding alternatives to
Zelos Gulf
Ref. vitesse
47 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Case
40mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$1,499
Microbrand picks· 12
Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.
Yema
Standard
40mm · Automatic$1,199
Common cross-shop · Automatic
Yema
2023
39mm · Automatic$2,790
Common cross-shop · Automatic
Yema
Limited Edition
41mm · Automatic$2,390
Common cross-shop · Automatic
CWC
6BB-WR
42mm · Automatic$1,875
Common cross-shop · Automatic
Baltic
Scalegraph Classic
39.5mm · Manual$1,712
Common cross-shop · Same size
Lorier
Standard
39mm · Manual$599
Common cross-shop · Same size
CWC
Valjoux 7733 Pilot Chronograph Limited Edition Watch
40mm · $4,163
Common cross-shop · Same size
Geckota
Maroon Red
41.5mm · Automatic$499
Common cross-shop · Automatic
Geckota
Grey Wolf
41.5mm · Automatic$499
Common cross-shop · Automatic
AVI-8
Cool Black
42mm · Automatic$295
Common cross-shop · Automatic
AVI-8
Gökçen Black
42mm · Automatic$465
Common cross-shop · Automatic
AVI-8
Sky Gauge
42mm · Automatic$400
Common cross-shop · Automatic
Steps up from here· 12
Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint.
Fortis
Flieger F-39 Werk 7
39mm · Automatic$4,510
Automatic · Same size
Fortis
Flieger F-41 Werk 7
41mm · Automatic$4,510
Automatic · Same size
Bremont
Regular 40mm
40mm · Automatic$7,250
Automatic · Same size
Bremont
Silver 39mm
39mm · Automatic$4,250
Automatic · Same size
Bremont
Chronograph Bracelet
41mm · Automatic$8,250
Automatic · Same size
Longines
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
40mm · Automatic$4,400
Automatic · Same size
Longines
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
40mm · Automatic$4,150
Automatic · Same size
Longines
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH
40mm · Automatic$3,650
Automatic · Same size
Seiko
King Seiko KS1969
39.4mm · Automatic$3,100
Common cross-shop · Automatic
Seiko
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
42.5mm · Automatic$3,000
Common cross-shop · Automatic
Seiko
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition
42.5mm · Automatic$3,000
Common cross-shop · Automatic
Grand Seiko
SBGR321
40mm · Automatic$5,200
Automatic · Same size
In the same price band· 12
Comparable watches at roughly the same money. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.
Tissot
Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton
39mm · Automatic$1,100
Common cross-shop · Automatic
Marathon
Black on Ballistic Nylon
41mm · Automatic$1,300
Common cross-shop · Automatic
Seiko
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
39.5mm · Automatic$995
Common cross-shop · Automatic
Seiko
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition
39.5mm · Automatic$1,150
Common cross-shop · Automatic
Hamilton
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono
40mm · Automatic$2,645
Common cross-shop · Automatic
Tissot
Gentleman Open Heart
40mm · Automatic$1,025
Common cross-shop · Automatic
Tissot
T-Race
41mm · Automatic$875
Common cross-shop · Automatic
Hamilton
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono
41mm · Automatic$2,275
Common cross-shop · Automatic
Hamilton
Jazzmaster Power Reserve Auto
42mm · Automatic$1,425
Common cross-shop · Automatic
Marathon
Arctic White on Ballistic Nylon
41mm · Automatic$1,000
Common cross-shop · Automatic
Marathon
Black on Ballistic Nylon
41mm · Automatic$1,000
Common cross-shop · Automatic
Seiko
Presage Classic Series
40.2mm · Automatic$950
Common cross-shop · Automatic
Cheaper alternatives· 8
If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.
Seiko
5 Sports Field series
39.4mm · Automatic$315
Common cross-shop · Automatic
Seiko
DressKX
40mm · Automatic$315
Common cross-shop · Automatic
Seiko
Presage Cocktail Time
40.5mm · Automatic$475
Common cross-shop · Automatic
Tissot
Classic Dream
40mm · Automatic$550
Common cross-shop · Automatic
Tissot
Classic Dream Swissmatic
42mm · Automatic$550
Common cross-shop · Automatic
Citizen
Tsuyosa 60
40mm · Automatic$431
Common cross-shop · Automatic
Citizen
Tsuyosa Automatic
40mm · Automatic$356
Common cross-shop · Automatic
Citizen
Tsuyosa Disney
40mm · Automatic$371
Common cross-shop · Automatic
Direct homages· 3
Watches that wear the same design language — close enough that a stranger might confuse them across the room.
