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Vaer Tradition
Finding alternatives to

Vaer Tradition

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

Case
36mm
Movement
Quartz
Category
Field
MSRP
$179
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Vaer Tradition is the Timex Expedition Field Post Solar 36mm Recycled Fabric Strap Watch ($209) — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Timex Easy Reader 38mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2P75800 at $79 (vs $179 for the Tradition) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Adventure Khaki is the standout microbrand take — looks nearly identical and Quartz. Stepping up, the Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz ($675) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

ColourwayPick a colourway to match a specific dial
45 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

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

BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Adventure Khaki
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Venture Adventure Khaki

 
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$149MSRP
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Vaer Calendar Field
Vaermicro

Calendar Field

2 variants
36/40/42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$189MSRP
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Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)
Vaermicro

Dirty Dozen (40mm)

 
36mm·Quartz·100m WR
$199MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Jungle Green
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Venture Jungle Green

 
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$149MSRP
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Vaer Tactical Field
Vaermicro

Tactical Field

3 variants
36mm·Quartz·100m WR
$199MSRP
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Wolbrook Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38
Wolbrookmicro

Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38

3 variants · Outrider
38mm·Quartz·120m WR
$215MSRP
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Praesidus A-11 Origin
Praesidusmicro

A-11 Origin

5 variants · A-11
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$195MSRP
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Boldr BOLDR Venture (Legacy)
Boldrmicro
Venture

BOLDR Venture (Legacy)

4 variants
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$149MSRP
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Thorn Militado Vintage 36mm Military Watch W10 Remake ML17
Thornmicro

Militado Vintage 36mm Military Watch W10 Remake ML17

 
36mm·Quartz·100m WR
$69MSRP
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Elliot Brown ARNE: 606-004
Elliot Brownmicro

ARNE: 606-004

5 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$450MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Carbon Black
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Venture Carbon Black

 
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$149MSRP
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Elliot Brown HQ Arne Limited Edition
Elliot Brownmicro

HQ Arne Limited Edition

 
38mm·Quartz·200m WR
$450MSRP
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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.

Timex Expedition Field Post Solar 36mm Recycled Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Field Post Solar 36mm Recycled Fabric Strap Watch

 
36mm·Quartz·100m WR
$209MSRP
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Timex Expedition Capstone 39mm Eco-Friendly Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Capstone 39mm Eco-Friendly Leather Strap Watch

2 variants
39mm·Quartz
$139MSRP
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Citizen Garrison
Citizen
Eco-Drive

Garrison

Ref. BM8180
37mm·Solar·100m WR
$221MSRP
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Timex Legacy 36mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch - TW2Y27900
Timex

Legacy 36mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch - TW2Y27900

 
36mm·Quartz·200m WR
$128MSRP
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Orient Bambino Solar Quartz
Orient

Bambino Solar Quartz

4 variants · Bambino
38.4mm·Solar
$265MSRP
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Seiko Essentials Daywear
Seiko

Essentials Daywear

2 variants · Essentials
39.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$325MSRP
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Bulova Classic Men's Square Blue Dial Classic Stainless Steel Watch
Bulova

Classic Men's Square Blue Dial Classic Stainless Steel Watch

 
35mm·Quartz
$350MSRP
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Swatch Brownee
Swatch

Brownee

Ref. YLG701
33mm·Quartz
$155MSRP
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Swatch Blackway
Swatch

Blackway

Ref. GB301
34mm·Quartz
—MSRP
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Swatch Skincoal
Swatch

Skincoal

Ref. SYXB100GG
38mm·Quartz
$230MSRP
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Casio MTP-M305L Moon Phase
Casio

MTP-M305L Moon Phase

 
34mm·Quartz
$130MSRP
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Citizen Promaster Diver
Citizen

Promaster Diver

3 variants · Promaster
36.5mm·Solar·200m WR
$319MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 9

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 38mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2P75800
Timex

Easy Reader 38mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2P75800

 
38mm·Quartz
$79MSRP
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Timex Easy Reader 35mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Easy Reader 35mm Leather Strap Watch

12 variants
35mm·Quartz
$75MSRP
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Timex Easy Reader 38mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2P75900
Timex

Easy Reader 38mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2P75900

 
38mm·Quartz
$77MSRP
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Swatch Golden Tac
Swatch

Golden Tac

Ref. GB274
34mm·Quartz
$80MSRP
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Swatch Isikhathi
Swatch

Isikhathi

Ref. SO28G101
34mm·Quartz
$80MSRP
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Casio MQ-24
Casio

MQ-24

10 variants
34.9mm·Quartz
$30MSRP
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Swatch Masa
Swatch

Masa

Ref. SO28B100
34mm·Quartz
$80MSRP
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Casio B640
Casio

B640

3 variants
35mm·Quartz
$80MSRP
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Casio CA-53W
Casio

CA-53W

3 variants
34.4mm·Quartz
$40MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz
Hamilton

Khaki Field Quartz

4 variants
33/38/40mm·Quartz
$675MSRP
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Fears Redcliff (Edwin Edition)
Fears

Redcliff (Edwin Edition)

7 variants · Redcliff
38mm·Quartz
$511MSRP
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Tissot Ballade
Tissot

Ballade

7 variants
34/40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$400MSRP
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Tissot PR 100
Tissot

PR 100

12 variants
34/40/41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$350MSRP
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Glycine Men's Airpilot 41mm Quartz Watch GL0515
Glycine

Men's Airpilot 41mm Quartz Watch GL0515

 
41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$895MSRP
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Movado Heritage 1917
Movadomicro

Heritage 1917

6 variants · Ref. 3650247
34.1mm·Quartz
$850MSRP
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Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
Marathon

GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch

 
36mm·Quartz
$650MSRP
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Omega Constellation Quartz
Omega

Constellation Quartz

16 variants · Constellation
25/28/36mm·Quartz
$3,300MSRP
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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
Marathon

MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

 
36mm·Quartz·300m WR
$1,450MSRP
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Tissot PR 100 Jungfraubahn
Tissot

PR 100 Jungfraubahn

2 variants
34mm·Quartz·100m WR
$395MSRP
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Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale Femme
Yema

Navygraf Marine Nationale Femme

 
34mm·Quartz·100m WR
$399MSRP
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Bulova Blue Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Marine Star 96P248
Bulova
Marine Star

Blue Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Marine Star 96P248

2 variants
36mm·Quartz·100m WR
$525MSRP
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