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Wicked Watch Basilea
Finding alternatives to

Wicked Watch Basilea

Ref. WIC002

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

Case
39mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Dress
MSRP
$1,072
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Wicked Watch Basilea is the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto ($1,275) — looks nearly identical and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Tissot Classic Dream at $550 (vs $1,072 for the Basilea) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Serica Réf. 6190 M.S.L. is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Soprod M100) and Visually similar. Stepping up, the Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet ($19,600) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

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

Serica Réf. 6190 M.S.L.
Sericamicro

Réf. 6190 M.S.L.

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,379MSRP
vsCompare with the Wicked Watch Basilea
Serica Réf. 5303
Sericamicro

Réf. 5303

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,857MSRP
vsCompare with the Wicked Watch Basilea
S.U.F Helsinki 180 Kelo Blue
S.U.F Helsinkimicro

180 Kelo Blue

 
38.7mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,865MSRP
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Defakto Transit Futur Perfekt V2
Defaktomicro

Transit Futur Perfekt V2

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Wicked Watch Basilea
Formex Essence ThirtyNine
Formexmicro

Essence ThirtyNine

16 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,390MSRP
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Pompeak Mallory
Pompeakmicro

Mallory

5 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,161MSRP
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Vario Futurist
Variomicro

Futurist

7 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$648MSRP
vsCompare with the Wicked Watch Basilea
Marloe Watch Company Astro - Valentina (Seconds Stock)
Marloe Watch Companymicro

Astro - Valentina (Seconds Stock)

7 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$199MSRP
vsCompare with the Wicked Watch Basilea
Serica Réf. 5303 PLD
Sericamicro

Réf. 5303 PLD

 
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,974MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Earth
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Venture Earth

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$299MSRP
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ALANTI Iron Tiger Eye no date
ALANTImicro

Iron Tiger Eye no date

 
38mm·Automatic
$725MSRP
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Selten Flare
Seltenmicro

Flare

 
39mm·Automatic
$2,599MSRP
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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.

Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

7 variants
38/40/42mm·Automatic
$1,275MSRP
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Tissot Ballade
Tissot

Ballade

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Wicked Watch Basilea
Glycine Men's Combat Classic Moonphase 40mm Automatic Watch GL0114
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Moonphase 40mm Automatic Watch GL0114

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,650MSRP
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Tissot Le Locle
Tissot

Le Locle

4 variants
39.3mm·Automatic
$795MSRP
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Junghans FORM A Titan
Junghans

FORM A Titan

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,410MSRP
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Tissot PRX Titanium
Tissot

PRX Titanium

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$975MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Auto

5 variants
30/34/36/40mm·Automatic
$1,125MSRP
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Citizen Zenshin 60 Mechanical
Citizen

Zenshin 60 Mechanical

3 variants · Zenshin
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$581MSRP
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Frederique Constant Highlife Automatic
Frederique Constant

Highlife Automatic

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,495MSRP
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Frederique Constant Highlife Automatic Cosc
Frederique Constant

Highlife Automatic Cosc

11 variants
39/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

3 variants
40/44mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
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Junghans max bill Automatic Bauhaus
Junghans

max bill Automatic Bauhaus

2 variants
38mm·Automatic
$1,800MSRP
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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.

Tissot Classic Dream
Tissot

Classic Dream

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$550MSRP
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Orient Classic Watch
Orient

Classic Watch

3 variants · Classic
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$245MSRP
vsCompare with the Wicked Watch Basilea
Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time

23 variants
33.8/34/38.5/39.5/40.5mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
vsCompare with the Wicked Watch Basilea
Citizen Zenshin Mechanical
Citizen

Zenshin Mechanical

3 variants · Zenshin
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$488MSRP
vsCompare with the Wicked Watch Basilea
Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto Date
Orient

75th Anniversary Stretto Date

2 variants · 75th
38.5mm·Automatic
$395MSRP
vsCompare with the Wicked Watch Basilea
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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Orient Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)
Orient

Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)

3 variants
38.4mm·Automatic
$345MSRP
vsCompare with the Wicked Watch Basilea
Swatch Sistem Lake
Swatch

Sistem Lake

Ref. YIS420
42mm·Automatic
$230MSRP
vsCompare with the Wicked Watch Basilea
Timex Marlin Jet Automatic 38mm Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Jet Automatic 38mm Fabric Strap Watch

4 variants
38mm·Automatic
$329MSRP
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Timex Marlin Jet Automatic America 250 38mm Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Jet Automatic America 250 38mm Fabric Strap Watch

 
38mm·Automatic
$329MSRP
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Citizen Zenshin Three-Hand
Citizen

Zenshin Three-Hand

3 variants · Zenshin
39mm·Solar·100m WR
$394MSRP
vsCompare with the Wicked Watch Basilea
Citizen ATTESA
Citizen

ATTESA

Ref. CB3044-55E
39mm·Solar·100m WR
—MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Complet

2 variants · Villeret
40mm·Automatic
$19,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Wicked Watch Basilea
Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model
Cartier

Santos de Cartier Large Model

Ref. WSSA0030
39.8mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Wicked Watch Basilea
Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Power Reserve Big Date
Frederique Constant

Manufacture Classic Power Reserve Big Date

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$5,295MSRP
vsCompare with the Wicked Watch Basilea
IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

4 variants · Portofino
40mm·Automatic
$5,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Wicked Watch Basilea
Grand Seiko SLGW007
Grand Seiko
Evolution 9

SLGW007

 
38.6mm·Manual
$10,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Wicked Watch Basilea
Grand Seiko SLGH017
Grand Seiko
Evolution 9

SLGH017

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$10,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Wicked Watch Basilea
Longines LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION
Longines
Elegant Collection

LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION

Ref. L4.812.4.11.6
39mm·Automatic
$2,600MSRP
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Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic
Tudor
1926 watch 39mm

1926 39mm Automatic

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Wicked Watch Basilea
Longines CONQUEST HERITAGE
Longines

CONQUEST HERITAGE

7 variants · Ref. L1.650
38mm·Automatic
$3,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Wicked Watch Basilea
Sartory Billard SB04-E
Sartory Billard

SB04-E

 
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,100MSRP
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Ming 17.06 Monolith
Ming

17.06 Monolith

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Wicked Watch Basilea
Grand Seiko SBGY007
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGY007

4 variants
38.5mm·Spring Drive
$8,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Wicked Watch Basilea
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