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Cadola Aviateur Automatic
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Cadola Aviateur Automatic

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

Case
44mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Pilot
MSRP
$139
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Cadola Aviateur Automatic is the Swatch Sistem Slate ($250) — visually similar and Automatic. From the independents, the Elliot Brown HOLTON AUTO GMT: NIVO 101-A23 is the standout microbrand take — looks nearly identical and Automatic. Stepping up, the Glycine Men's Airman Bronze GMT 44mm Automatic Watch GL0166 ($995) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

29 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Elliot Brown HOLTON AUTO GMT: NIVO 101-A23
Elliot Brownmicro

HOLTON AUTO GMT: NIVO 101-A23

14 variants
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$883MSRP
vsCompare with the Cadola Aviateur Automatic
Melbourne Watch Company Fitzroy
Melbourne Watch Companymicro

Fitzroy

4 variants
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$336MSRP
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Duxot Tortuga
Duxotmicro

Tortuga

5 variants · Ref. DX-2026-11
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
$169MSRP
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Ventus Watches Caspian
Ventus Watchesmicro

Caspian

5 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$299MSRP
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Spinnaker Dumas GMT
Spinnakermicro

Dumas GMT

9 variants · Dumas
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$399MSRP
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Elliot Brown HOLTON AUTOMATIC: 101-A10
Elliot Brownmicro

HOLTON AUTOMATIC: 101-A10

6 variants
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$792MSRP
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Spinnaker Fleuss
Spinnakermicro

Fleuss

23 variants
43mm·Automatic·150m WR
$179MSRP
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Laco Friedrichshafen
Lacomicro

Friedrichshafen

 
45mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,350MSRP
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Merkur SEIZENN Pure Bronze CuSn8 Black
Merkurmicro

SEIZENN Pure Bronze CuSn8 Black

 
44mm·Automatic·600m WR
$249MSRP
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Spinnaker Bradner Automatic
Spinnakermicro

Bradner Automatic

2 variants · Bradner
42mm·Automatic·180m WR
$420MSRP
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TSAO Baltimore Bronze Torsk-Diver Pro Onyx Black
TSAO Baltimoremicro

Bronze Torsk-Diver Pro Onyx Black

 
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$899MSRP
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Laco Saarbrücken
Lacomicro

Saarbrücken

 
45mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,350MSRP
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Mainstream picks· 5

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Swatch Sistem Slate
Swatch

Sistem Slate

Ref. YIB400
42mm·Automatic
$250MSRP
vsCompare with the Cadola Aviateur Automatic
Swatch Sistem Lake
Swatch

Sistem Lake

Ref. YIS420
42mm·Automatic
$230MSRP
vsCompare with the Cadola Aviateur Automatic
Orient FAA02007B9
Orient

FAA02007B9

 
47mm·Automatic·200m WR
$265MSRP
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Orient FAA02008D9
Orient

FAA02008D9

 
47mm·Automatic·200m WR
$265MSRP
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Orient RA-AC0H
Orient
RA-AC0H04Y10A

RA-AC0H

3 variants
49.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$265MSRP
vsCompare with the Cadola Aviateur Automatic

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Glycine Men's Airman Bronze GMT 44mm Automatic Watch GL0166
Glycine
Airman

Men's Airman Bronze GMT 44mm Automatic Watch GL0166

 
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Cadola Aviateur Automatic
Glycine Men's Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT 44mm Automatic Watch GL0549
Glycine
Airman

Men's Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT 44mm Automatic Watch GL0549

 
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Cadola Aviateur Automatic
Glycine Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0296
Glycine

Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0296

 
46mm·Automatic
$1,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Cadola Aviateur Automatic
Tissot Telemeter 1938
Tissot
Heritage

Telemeter 1938

2 variants
42mm·Automatic
$2,400MSRP
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Stowa Tempora Big Eye beige
Stowamicro

Tempora Big Eye beige

4 variants
44mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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DOXA SUB 200 II
DOXA

SUB 200 II

5 variants
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,750MSRP
vsCompare with the Cadola Aviateur Automatic
Hamilton Khaki Aviation Converter Auto (PVD / Gold Bezel)
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Converter Auto (PVD / Gold Bezel)

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,425MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Auto chrono
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation X-Wind Auto chrono

3 variants
44/45mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,095MSRP
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Junghans Pilot Chronoscope
Junghans

Pilot Chronoscope

5 variants
43.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,110MSRP
vsCompare with the Cadola Aviateur Automatic
Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series

6 variants
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$495MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,125MSRP
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Movado BOLD Fusion Automatic
Movadomicro

BOLD Fusion Automatic

3 variants · Ref. 3601247
43.5mm·Automatic
$1,595MSRP
vsCompare with the Cadola Aviateur Automatic
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