
Finding alternatives to
Ferro Black
Ref. agl-2-automatic-black
40 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Case
42mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Sport
MSRP
$695
Microbrand picks· 24
Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Astor + Banks
Viva Magenta
38.5mm · Automatic$675
Shared caliber (Miyota 9015) · Automatic

Marloe Watch Company
Solent Timer
42mm · Automatic$507
Automatic · Same size

CIGA Design
HUNTER
43mm · Automatic$499
Automatic · Same size

Geckota
Maroon Red
41.5mm · Automatic$499
Automatic · Same size

Geckota
Grey Wolf
41.5mm · Automatic$499
Automatic · Same size

Lum-Tec
B73
44mm · Automatic$761
Automatic · Similar size

Lum-Tec
B73
44mm · Automatic$545
Automatic · Similar size

Lum-Tec
B73
44mm · Automatic$595
Automatic · Similar size

Lum-Tec
B73
44mm · Automatic$1,095
Automatic · Similar size

Spinnaker
All Steel
42mm · Automatic$435
Automatic · Same size

Spinnaker
Aegean Blue
42mm · Automatic$169
Automatic · Same size

CIGA Design
EDGE
40.8mm · Automatic$299
Automatic · Similar size

Formex
Essence Leggera FortyOne
41mm · Automatic$2,520
Automatic · Same size

Formex
Essence Leggera FortyThree
43mm · Automatic$2,520
Automatic · Same size

Marloe Watch Company
Coniston Auto
41mm · Automatic$507
Automatic · Same size

Marloe Watch Company
Motorsport 105
41mm · Automatic$380
Automatic · Same size

Marloe Watch Company
Motorsport 25
41mm · Automatic$380
Automatic · Same size

Sternglas
Hamburg Automatik
42mm · Automatic$463
Automatic · Same size

Sternglas
Hamburg Pro Automatik
42mm · Automatic$755
Automatic · Same size

Sternglas
Naos XL Automatik
42mm · Automatic$463
Automatic · Same size

CIGA Design
ATLANTIC
43mm · Automatic$1,199
Automatic · Same size

CIGA Design
GILDED AGE
43mm · Automatic$1,999
Automatic · Same size

Fortis
Stormy Gray
40mm · Automatic$7,480
Automatic · Similar size

Galo
Novo Cruisin
39mm · Automatic$488
Automatic · 30% less
Steps up from here· 7
Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint.

Citizen
Series 8 880
41mm · Automatic$1,695
Automatic · Same size

Citizen
Series 8 880 GMT
41mm · Automatic$1,495
Automatic · Same size

Citizen
Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC
41mm · Automatic$1,995
Automatic · Same size

Citizen
Series 8 880 GMT Gold-Tone
41mm · Automatic$1,595
Automatic · Same size

Tissot
PR516
41mm · Automatic$2,150
Automatic · Same size

Bremont
Regular 40mm
40mm · Automatic$7,250
Automatic · Similar size

Grand Seiko
SBGJ259
40mm · Automatic$7,700
Automatic · Similar size
In the same price band· 8
Comparable watches at roughly the same money. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Seiko
5 Sports SKX series
42.5mm · Automatic$495
Automatic · Same size

Seiko
5KX
42.5mm · Automatic$350
Automatic · Same size

Seiko
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition
42.5mm · Automatic$375
Automatic · Same size

Seiko
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model
42.5mm · Automatic$460
Automatic · Same size

Citizen
Tsuyosa 60
40mm · Automatic$431
Automatic · Similar size

Citizen
Tsuyosa Automatic
40mm · Automatic$356
Automatic · Similar size

Citizen
Series 8 831
40mm · Automatic$1,095
Automatic · Similar size

Citizen
Tsuyosa Disney
40mm · Automatic$371
Automatic · Similar size
Cheaper alternatives· 1
If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.
