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Best 38mm–40mm Watches Across Every Budget

Verified 38mm-40mm watches from €310 to €5,500: sizes, prices and honest trade-offs from Seiko, Tissot, Hamilton, Longines and Grand Seiko.

AuthorCyril Favre
PublishedSeptember 26, 2026
Length8 min read
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Buying Guides

Best Rolex Datejust Alternatives Under €3,000

The best Rolex Datejust alternatives under €3,000, judged on proportions, date execution and bracelet quality. Seven verified picks from €129 to €3,000.

Sep 22 · 12 min read
Brand Spotlights

Junghans Max Bill for Design Purists: Who It Suits and Who Should Skip It

The Junghans Max Bill offers real Bauhaus lineage and quiet design, but that restraint will not suit every wrist, wardrobe, or idea of a mechanical watch.

Sep 4 · 5 min read
Education

Nomos Alpha vs DUW 3001: Which Movement to Choose?

Same reserve, different ritual. We compare Nomos's hand-wound Alpha and automatic DUW 3001 calibers to help you choose between them.

Sep 11 · 2 min read
Industry

2017: The Year Grand Seiko Erased "Seiko" From the Dial

In 2017 Grand Seiko became an independent brand and moved its name to 12 o'clock. A data-driven look at retail pricing, resale values, and collector sentiment.

Aug 25 · 9 min read
New Releases

The Redesigned Omega Speedmaster 38 (2026): A More Convincing Compact Moonwatch?

Omega redesigns the Speedmaster 38 for 2026 with a Moonwatch-inspired bezel and dial. Is the black no-date ref. finally a true compact Speedmaster?

Aug 25 · 5 min read
Comparisons

NOMOS Tangente 38 vs neomatik 39: Fit and Size Guide

The Tangente 38 is 37.5 mm, hand-wound; the neomatik 39 is 38.5 mm, automatic, and — surprisingly — shorter lug to lug. We compare fit, movement and price.

Sep 11 · 1 min read