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Looking to step up from Timex? These 6 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.
Garmin is a GPS and wearables maker whose Forerunner, fenix, Instinct, Venu and MARQ watch lines target running, outdoor sport and aviation.
Why it's similar. Founded as ProNav in 1989, Garmin swaps Timex's Indiglo-and-quartz simplicity for GPS, with Forerunner, fenix and Instinct watches aimed at running, hiking and aviation.
Swiss watchmaker founded in 1853, now a Swatch Group brand known for accessibly priced Swiss-made watches such as the PRX and Seastar.
Why it's similar. Le Locle since 1853 and Swatch Group-owned since 1983, Tissot is the cheapest genuinely Swiss-made step up, led by the integrated-bracelet PRX and Seastar divers.
Californian watch and accessories brand, founded 1998, known for tide watches and Time Teller models rooted in surf and skate culture.
Why it's similar. Andy Laats and Chad DiNenna sold through surf and skate shops rather than jewelers from 1998, making the Time Teller a board-sports counterpart to the Weekender.
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Japanese watchmaker dating to 1918, known for light-powered Eco-Drive movements, Promaster tool watches and its Miyota movement business.
Why it's similar. Light-powered Eco-Drive movements remove the battery change entirely, and the Promaster tool watches give Citizen a durability claim Timex's Expedition line chases at lower prices.
Invicta is a Swiss-founded, Florida-based watch brand known for oversized, low-priced dive and chronograph models such as the Pro Diver.
Swiss luxury watchmaker under LVMH, known for motorsport chronographs and its Carrera, Monaco and Formula 1 collections.
Garmin, Tissot, Nixon lead our ranking. Looking to step up from Timex? These 6 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.