Farr + Swit Solar Chrono
Finding alternatives to

Farr + Swit Solar Chrono

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

Case
40mm
Movement
Solar
MSRP
$550
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Farr + Swit Solar Chrono is the Alexander James Watches A3 Omen Quartz ($325) — visually similar and Similar size. If price is the constraint, the Aigi Watches Barents Sea 40MM 19 Gold at $179 (vs $550 for the Solar Chrono) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Farr + Swit solar chronograph, bicompax subdials, smooth tachy bezel ~40mm is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko) and Same family (Solar). Stepping up, the Grand Seiko SBGP015 ($3,800) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

47 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

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

Farr + Swit
solar chronograph, bicompax subdials, smooth tachy bezel ~40mm
40mm · Solar$550
Shared caliber (Seiko) · Same family (Solar)
Yema
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
40mm · Quartz$490
Visually similar · Same size
Farr + Swit
Pickleballer Chrono
42mm · Solar$489
Shared caliber (Seiko) · Solar
Redwood Watches
Pilot Type B
40mm · Solar$229
Solar · Same size
Sheffield
Solar GT
40mm · Solar$158
Same family (Solar) · Solar
Slow Watches
Solar
40mm · Solar$270
Same family (Solar) · Solar
Smiths
'SEAFIRE' PRS-37
40mm · Quartz$255
Visually similar · Same size
Pook Watches
Rokka
39mm · Quartz$285
Same size · Sapphire
CWC (Cabot Watch Company)
RANCD Quartz Divers Watch with Personalised Case Back
40mm · Quartz$862
Visually similar · Same size
Geltier
Legacy
40mm · Quartz$249
Same size · Sapphire
Yema
Navygraf Marine Nationale Quartz
39mm · Quartz$499
Visually similar · Same size
Farr + Swit
Solar Chrono Vice 2.0
42mm · Solar$550
Same family (Solar) · Solar
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.

Alexander James Watches
A3 Omen Quartz
38mm · Quartz$325
Visually similar · Similar size
Marathon
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
41mm · Quartz$1,000
Same size · Sapphire
Citizen
Promaster Diver
41mm · Solar$338
Visually similar · Solar
Tissot
Chrono L
42mm · Quartz$475
Visually similar · Similar size
A-13A
A-13A
42mm · Quartz$710
Similar size · Sapphire
Citizen
Atomic Perpetual A-T
41mm · Solar
Visually similar · Solar
Bower
Tide Seeker
39mm · Quartz$451
Same size · Sapphire
Hamilton
Jazzmaster Gent Quartz
40mm · Quartz$745
Same size · Sapphire
Hamilton
Khaki Field Quartz
40mm · Quartz$675
Same size · Sapphire
Knut Gadd
Cult Diver
41mm · Quartz$328
Same size
Marathon
CeraShell Pilot's Navigator
41mm · Quartz$550
Same size · Sapphire
Tissot
Ballade
40mm · Quartz$400
Same size · Sapphire
Cheaper alternatives· 8

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

Aigi Watches
Barents Sea 40MM 19 Gold
40mm · Quartz$179
Same size · Sapphire
Aigi Watches
Glacier 40MM Silver
40mm · Quartz$179
Same size · Sapphire
Aigi Watches
NORTHERN LIGHTS 40MM
40mm · Quartz$179
Same size · Sapphire
Audaz
ADZ-3020
42mm · Quartz$240
Visually similar · Similar size
Alexander James Watches
Moon 38
38mm · Quartz$100
Similar size · Sapphire
Knut Gadd
Decagon
38mm · Quartz$273
Similar size · Sapphire
Citizen
Donald Duck
42mm · Solar$225
Solar · Similar size
Citizen
Garrison
43mm · Solar$244
Solar · 56% less
Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Grand Seiko
SBGP015
40mm · Quartz$3,800
Visually similar · Same size
Marathon
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
41mm · Quartz$1,300
Same size · Sapphire
Grand Seiko
SBGP007
40mm · Quartz$3,900
Same size · Sapphire
Seiko
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko Brand 100th Anniversary SPEEDTIMER Limited Edition
42mm · Quartz$2,400
Similar size · Sapphire
Citizen
ATTESA
40.6mm · Solar$1,195
Solar · Same size
Grand Seiko
SBGP009
40mm · Quartz$3,100
Same size · Sapphire
Citizen
ATTESA
40.6mm · Solar$1,395
Solar · Same size
Zenith
Chronomaster Sport
41mm · $12,300
Visually similar · Same size
Breitling
Endurance Pro
44mm · Quartz$3,700
Visually similar · Sapphire
Citizen
ATTESA
41.5mm · Solar$1,195
Solar · Similar size
Seiko
Astron
42mm · Quartz$2,400
Similar size · Sapphire
Seiko
Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition
41.2mm · Quartz$2,300
Similar size · Sapphire
Looks like this· 3

Visually-adjacent picks pulled by the image-similarity engine. Quality varies — sometimes a true twin, sometimes just a rhyme.

Pagani Design
PD-YS008
41mm · Quartz$137
Visually similar · Same size
Pagani Design
PD-1766
40mm · Quartz$116
Visually similar · Same size
Pagani Design
PD-1644
40mm · Quartz$111
Visually similar · Same size