The best replacement for gauges is plugs.

The best alternatives to gauges are rated as following:
★★★★★  plugs
★★  gages
★★  studs
★★  earrings
★  tapers
★  mechanical gauges
★  analog gauges
★  mechanical
★  autometer
★  clicky
  electrical gauges
  gauges
  glass cockpit
  spacers
  no gauges

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Speaking about gauges, one probably shouldn't forget about dangle earrings.

Other search terms related to gauges and their ratings are:
★★★★★ dangle earrings
★★★★ second hole
★★★★ attached earlobes
★ tach
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