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Merkur Moon Phase Watch
Finding alternatives to

Merkur Moon Phase Watch

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

Case
40mm
Movement
Manual
Category
Moonphase
MSRP
$199
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Merkur Moon Phase Watch is the Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds ($310) — looks nearly identical and Similar size. If price is the constraint, the Timex Easy Reader Color Pop 38mm Leather Strap Watch at $81 (vs $199 for the Moon Phase Watch) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Orient Star M45 F8 Mechanical Moon Phase Hand Winding is the standout microbrand take — looks nearly identical and Manual. Stepping up, the Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE ($4,400) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

43 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

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

Orient Star M45 F8 Mechanical Moon Phase Hand Winding
Orient Star

M45 F8 Mechanical Moon Phase Hand Winding

2 variants · Classic
39.5mm·Manual
$3,040MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Moon Phase Watch
Baume & Mercier Clifton Moon Phase
Baume & Merciermicro

Clifton Moon Phase

10 variants
39/42mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Moon Phase Watch
Martin Design Watches Supernatural
Martin Design Watchesmicro

Supernatural

15 variants
37/40mm·Automatic
$540MSRP
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Seagull Moon Phase Calendar Power Reserve Flying Dragon Watch 41mm
Seagullmicro

Moon Phase Calendar Power Reserve Flying Dragon Watch 41mm

 
41mm·Automatic
$399MSRP
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Pequignet Royale Manuelle
Pequignetmicro

Royale Manuelle

2 variants
42mm·Manual·100m WR
$3,600MSRP
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Seagull Artisan Heritage Series Multifunction Celestial Calendar Power Reserve Indicator Eccentric Tourbillon 39mm
Seagullmicro
Tourbillon

Artisan Heritage Series Multifunction Celestial Calendar Power Reserve Indicator Eccentric Tourbillon 39mm

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$3,269MSRP
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Lebois & Co Linéaire Chronograph 324.525
Lebois & Comicro
Heritage Chronograph

Linéaire Chronograph 324.525

Ref. 324.525
39mm·Manual
$3,813MSRP
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OAN.GIO Occulus
OAN.GIOmicro

Occulus

3 variants
40mm·Manual
$2,190MSRP
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ChronoSwiss Flying Regulator Night and Day
ChronoSwissmicro
Night & Day

Flying Regulator Night and Day

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$12,800MSRP
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Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Orient Star

M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase

3 variants · Classic
41mm·Automatic
$1,590MSRP
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Oblvlo AM-FG
Oblvlomicro
AM Series

AM-FG

 
41mm·Automatic
$194MSRP
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Seagull Heritage Series Tourbillon Watch Complete Calendar 41mm
Seagullmicro
Tourbillon

Heritage Series Tourbillon Watch Complete Calendar 41mm

2 variants
41mm·Automatic
$3,969MSRP
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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.

Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds
Orient

Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

3 variants · Bambino
38.4mm·Automatic
$310MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 8
Orient

Bambino Version 8

4 variants · Bambino
40.5mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
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Orient Bambino No Date
Orient

Bambino No Date

4 variants
38.4mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
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Seiko Seiko Selection SARV001
Seiko

Seiko Selection SARV001

2 variants · Seiko Selection
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$181MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175
Bulova
Vintage Sea Hunter

Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175

5 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
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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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Mondaine Doppio
Mondaine

Doppio

2 variants
41mm·Automatic
$365MSRP
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Casio EFR-574DE
Casio
Edifice

EFR-574DE

 
42.3mm·Quartz·100m WR
$220MSRP
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Casio GMA-P2100
Casio
G-Shock

GMA-P2100

4 variants · G-Shock
40.2mm·Quartz·200m WR
$110MSRP
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Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
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Seiko DressKX
Seiko
5 Sports SKX series

DressKX

4 variants · 5 Sports SKX series
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
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Timex Harry Potter x Timex Weekender
Timex

Harry Potter x Timex Weekender

3 variants
38mm·Quartz
$139MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 7

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Timex Easy Reader Color Pop 38mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Easy Reader Color Pop 38mm Leather Strap Watch

2 variants
38mm·Quartz·200m WR
$81MSRP
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Timex Expedition Metal Field 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Metal Field 40mm Leather Strap Watch

2 variants
40mm·Quartz
$93MSRP
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Swatch Action O Clock
Swatch

Action O Clock

Ref. SUOB715F
41mm·Quartz
$95MSRP
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Swatch Rebel
Swatch
Rose

Rebel

Ref. SUOT700
41mm·Quartz
$90MSRP
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Swatch Polarose
Swatch

Polarose

Ref. SUOK710
41mm·Quartz
$90MSRP
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Timex Peanuts x Timex Weekender In Bloom 38mm Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Peanuts x Timex Weekender In Bloom 38mm Fabric Strap Watch

 
38mm·Quartz
$99MSRP
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Casio AW-80
Casio

AW-80

4 variants
40mm·Quartz
$46MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
Longines

MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE

7 variants · Master Collection Moonphase
40/42mm·Automatic
$4,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Moon Phase Watch
Yema Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series Limited Edition
Yema

Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series Limited Edition

2 variants · Rallygraf
41mm·Automatic
$2,390MSRP
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RGM Watches Model 250
RGM Watches

Model 250

 
42mm·Automatic
$3,750MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

3 variants
40/44mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
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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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Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Moonphase Date
Frederique Constant

Manufacture Classic Moonphase Date

 
40mm·Automatic
$4,895MSRP
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Longines LONGINES TUXEDO
Longines
Tuxedo

LONGINES TUXEDO

Ref. L2.830.4.93.0
40mm·Automatic
$3,900MSRP
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Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH
Longines

MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH

3 variants · Ref. L2.759.4.78.3
40/42mm·Automatic
$3,650MSRP
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Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Moonphase Date
Frederique Constant

Manufacture Classic Moonphase Date

 
40mm·Automatic
$3,995MSRP
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Bremont Altitude 39 Date
Bremont

Altitude 39 Date

3 variants · Altitude
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,250MSRP
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Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Date
Frederique Constant

Manufacture Classic Date

3 variants
40mm·Automatic
$3,495MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Classic Moonphase 40mm Automatic Watch GL0115
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Moonphase 40mm Automatic Watch GL0115

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,650MSRP
vsCompare with the Merkur Moon Phase Watch
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