Finding alternatives to
Bertucci A-5S Ballista Illuminated
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42 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Case
45mm
Movement
Quartz
MSRP
$545
The short answer
The closest alternative to the Bertucci A-5S Ballista Illuminated is the Marathon Arctic Steel Navigator ($1,000) — common cross-shop and Industrial tool. If price is the constraint, the Casio MDV-106 Duro at $85 (vs $545 for the A-5S Ballista Illuminated) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Bertucci A-2S Ballista is the standout microbrand take — industrial tool and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz ($1,550) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.
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42 matches
Microbrand picks· 12
Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.
Mainstream picks· 11
Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.
Cheaper alternatives· 7
If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.
Pricier alternatives· 12
Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.
