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Objest simple black automatic
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Objest simple black automatic

43 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
$595
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Objest simple black automatic is the Stowa Chronograph 1938 black — looks nearly identical and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Swatch Sistem Pilote at $285 (vs $595 for the simple black automatic) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Compass Timepieces Gratitude is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (ETA 2824-2) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Fortis Flieger F-41 ($2,530) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

43 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Compass Timepieces Gratitude
Compass Timepiecesmicro

Gratitude

2 variants
42mm·Automatic
$3,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Objest simple black automatic
Defakto Eins
Defaktomicro

Eins

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Objest Hach
Objestmicro

Hach

9 variants
40/42mm·Automatic
$795MSRP
vsCompare with the Objest simple black automatic
Archimede Watches Pilot 42
Archimede Watchesmicro

Pilot 42

5 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,115MSRP
vsCompare with the Objest simple black automatic
Carpenter Watches M2S Brooklyn Field
Carpenter Watchesmicro

M2S Brooklyn Field

 
40mm·Automatic
$825MSRP
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Sternglas Hamburg Automatik
Sternglasmicro

Hamburg Automatik

8 variants
42mm·Automatic
$463MSRP
vsCompare with the Objest simple black automatic
Geckota Phalanx
Geckotamicro

Phalanx

8 variants
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$349MSRP
vsCompare with the Objest simple black automatic
MKII Project 300
MKIImicro

Project 300

4 variants
41.25mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Objest simple black automatic
Compass Timepieces Explorer
Compass Timepiecesmicro

Explorer

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Objest simple black automatic
Kobold Intrepid
Koboldmicro

Intrepid

 
43.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,950MSRP
vsCompare with the Objest simple black automatic
Limes Chyros I LS
Limesmicro

Chyros I LS

 
43mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Objest simple black automatic
Lilienthal Berlin Zeitgeist Automatik All Black Leather Black Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America
Lilienthal Berlinmicro

Zeitgeist Automatik All Black Leather Black Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America

Ref. 9898281107747
42.5mm·Automatic
$539MSRP
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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.

Stowa Chronograph 1938 black
Stowamicro

Chronograph 1938 black

 
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0560
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0560

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
vsCompare with the Objest simple black automatic
Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto

4 variants
42/46mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,125MSRP
vsCompare with the Objest simple black automatic
Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Slim Auto

 
40mm·Automatic
$825MSRP
vsCompare with the Objest simple black automatic
Seiko 5KX
Seiko
5 Sports SKX series

5KX

11 variants · 5 Sports SKX series
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the Objest simple black automatic
Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

7 variants
38/40/42mm·Automatic
$1,275MSRP
vsCompare with the Objest simple black automatic
Timex Pan Am x Timex Waterbury Automatic Ace 41mm
Timex

Pan Am x Timex Waterbury Automatic Ace 41mm

Ref. TW2Y38800
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$359MSRP
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Tissot T-Race
Tissot

T-Race

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$875MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0574
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0574

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
vsCompare with the Objest simple black automatic
Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0569
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0569

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
vsCompare with the Objest simple black automatic
Damasko DC72
Damaskomicro

DC72

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Objest simple black automatic
Tissot Le Locle
Tissot

Le Locle

4 variants
39.3mm·Automatic
$795MSRP
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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.

Swatch Sistem Pilote
Swatch

Sistem Pilote

Ref. YIB404
42mm·Automatic
$285MSRP
vsCompare with the Objest simple black automatic
Swatch Petite Seconde Black
Swatch

Petite Seconde Black

Ref. SY23S400
42mm·Automatic
$250MSRP
vsCompare with the Objest simple black automatic
Swatch Sistem Slate
Swatch

Sistem Slate

Ref. YIB400
42mm·Automatic
$250MSRP
vsCompare with the Objest simple black automatic
Orient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index
Orient

Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index

5 variants
40.5mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
vsCompare with the Objest simple black automatic
Orient Symphony IV
Orient

Symphony IV

3 variants · Symphony
41.6mm·Automatic
$325MSRP
vsCompare with the Objest simple black automatic
Orient Bambino Version 6
Orient

Bambino Version 6

7 variants · Bambino
40.5mm·Automatic
$285MSRP
vsCompare with the Objest simple black automatic
Citizen Corso
Citizen

Corso

2 variants · Ref. BU2013
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$296MSRP
vsCompare with the Objest simple black automatic

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Fortis Flieger F-41
Fortis

Flieger F-41

4 variants · Ref. F-41
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,530MSRP
vsCompare with the Objest simple black automatic
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer

23 variants · Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M
30/34/38/41mm·Automatic·150m WR
$6,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Objest simple black automatic
Hublot Classic Fusion King Gold
Hublot

Classic Fusion King Gold

2 variants · Classic Fusion
42mm·Automatic
$10,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Objest simple black automatic
Ming 18.01 H41
Ming

18.01 H41

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Objest simple black automatic
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer

10 variants · Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M
30/38/41mm·Automatic·150m WR
$10,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Objest simple black automatic
Glycine Men's Combat 6 Classic 43mm Automatic Watch GL0297
Glycine

Men's Combat 6 Classic 43mm Automatic Watch GL0297

 
43mm·Automatic
$1,350MSRP
vsCompare with the Objest simple black automatic
NOMOS Glashütte Autobahn neomatik 41 date sports gray
NOMOS Glashütte

Autobahn neomatik 41 date sports gray

2 variants · Autobahn
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,690MSRP
vsCompare with the Objest simple black automatic
Schofield Treasure Watch
Schofield

Treasure Watch

2 variants · Treasure Watch — Gold
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,260MSRP
vsCompare with the Objest simple black automatic
Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Fortis

Flieger F-43 Bicompax

5 variants · Flieger
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,180MSRP
vsCompare with the Objest simple black automatic
Movado BOLD Verso
Movadomicro

BOLD Verso

4 variants · Ref. 3600961
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,195MSRP
vsCompare with the Objest simple black automatic
IWC Schaffhausen IWC Pilots Watch Automatic 41 Top Gun
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

IWC Pilots Watch Automatic 41 Top Gun

2 variants · Pilot Watches
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$8,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Objest simple black automatic
Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Polaris Date Stainless Steel

4 variants · Polaris
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$11,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Objest simple black automatic
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