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Vaer Atlas
Finding alternatives to

Vaer Atlas

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

Case
38mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Field
MSRP
$699
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Vaer Atlas is the Yema Urban Traveller ($1,090) — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Orient Golden Eye II at $315 (vs $699 for the Atlas) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Pro is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Shared caliber (Miyota 9015). Stepping up, the Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29 ($2,249) 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.

Astor + Banks Fortitude Pro
Astor + Banksmicro

Fortitude Pro

8 variants · Fortitude
38.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$675MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Islander Brookville Hi-Beat Automatic Dress Watch
Islandermicro

Brookville Hi-Beat Automatic Dress Watch

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$349MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Audaz ADZ-3090
Audazmicro

ADZ-3090

5 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$680MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Knot Watches AT1-40SSV
Knot Watchesmicro
AT1-40SSVBK_LD-16SVSV-AT-40S

AT1-40SSV

4 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$869MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Dryden Pathfinder
Drydenmicro

Pathfinder

9 variants
41mm·Automatic·201m WR
$650MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Vaer Field
Vaermicro

Field

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$329MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Erebus Watches Ascent
Erebus Watchesmicro

Ascent

32 variants
34/36/39/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$499MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Knot Watches Knot AT1-40SSV
Knot Watchesmicro
at1 40ssvbk

Knot AT1-40SSV

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$628MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
DuFrane Watches Mabry MkII 39mm Titanium Mechanical Field Watch
DuFrane Watchesmicro

Mabry MkII 39mm Titanium Mechanical Field Watch

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$999MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite
Astor + Banksmicro

Fortitude Lite

9 variants · Fortitude
38.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$650MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Knot Watches Knot AT-38
Knot Watchesmicro
at 38svnv ld 16svsv

Knot AT-38

12 variants
38mm·Automatic
$444MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Balticus Watches Balticus Moonfish
Balticus Watchesmicro
Moonfish

Balticus Moonfish

7 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$323MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
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.

Yema Urban Traveller
Yema

Urban Traveller

3 variants · Urban
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,090MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Tissot Ballade
Tissot

Ballade

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Tissot Gentleman
Tissot

Gentleman

5 variants
38/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton
Tissot

Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

3 variants
39mm·Automatic
$1,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Yema Superman Heritage
Yema

Superman Heritage

2 variants · Superman
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,004MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Hamilton Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto

 
38mm·Automatic
$845MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

4 variants
40/42mm·Automatic
$1,045MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

7 variants
38/40/42mm·Automatic
$1,275MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition

 
38.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$440MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Orient Retrograde
Orient

Retrograde

 
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$415MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Orient AC0Q Diver II LE
Orient

AC0Q Diver II LE

6 variants
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAC0Q

AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

6 variants · AC0Q
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$370MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
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.

Orient Golden Eye II
Orient

Golden Eye II

2 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Orient Symphony IV Lady's
Orient

Symphony IV Lady's

4 variants
38mm·Automatic
$260MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Orient FNR1Q004W0
Orient

FNR1Q004W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$190MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Seiko DressKX
Seiko
5 Sports SKX series

DressKX

4 variants · 5 Sports SKX series
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Seiko 5 Sports Field series
Seiko

5 Sports Field series

17 variants
36.4/39.4/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Timex Marlin Jet Automatic 38mm Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Jet Automatic 38mm Fabric Strap Watch

4 variants
38mm·Automatic
$329MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Timex Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

2 variants
37mm·Automatic
$329MSRP
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Seiko Essentials Automatic
Seiko

Essentials Automatic

2 variants · Essentials
41.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Timex Marlin Jet Automatic America 250 38mm Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Jet Automatic America 250 38mm Fabric Strap Watch

 
38mm·Automatic
$329MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

Ref. YAS100D
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Swatch Sistem Slate
Swatch

Sistem Slate

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

Sistem Lake

Ref. YIS420
42mm·Automatic
$230MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
Yema

Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

4 variants · Wristmaster
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,249MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades Co Axial Master Chronometer

9 variants · Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades
34/38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$7,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Longines CONQUEST
Longines

CONQUEST

7 variants · Ref. L3.720.4.02.6
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Yema Skin Diver CMM.20
Yema

Skin Diver CMM.20

3 variants · Skin Diver
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,372MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Seiko King Seiko KSK
Seiko

King Seiko KSK

6 variants
38.1/38.6mm·Automatic
$3,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7
Fortis

Flieger F-39 Werk 7

2 variants · Ref. F-39 Werk 7
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,510MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Bremont Altitude 39 Date
Bremont

Altitude 39 Date

3 variants · Altitude
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto

6 variants
36/40mm·Automatic
$1,475MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer

23 variants · Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M
30/34/38/41mm·Automatic·150m WR
$6,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Blancpain Bathyscaphe
Blancpain
Fifty Fathoms

Bathyscaphe

Ref. 5100-1127-W52A
38mm·Automatic·300m WR
$12,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Seiko King Seiko KS1969
Seiko

King Seiko KS1969

4 variants
39.4mm·Automatic
$3,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
Yema Superman Gilt CMM.10
Yema

Superman Gilt CMM.10

4 variants · Superman
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,699MSRP
vsCompare with the Vaer Atlas
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