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Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC

Ref. ACY 1303

48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
41mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$2,230
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC is the Glycine Men's Bienne 1914 39mm Automatic Watch GL0336 ($1,550) — looks nearly identical and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Vintage Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0265 at $615 (vs $2,230 for the ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Out of Order Forma Settanta is the standout microbrand take — looks nearly identical and Automatic. Stepping up, the Omega Seamaster 300 Co Axial Master Chronometer 41mm ($15,700) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Out of Order Forma Settanta
Out of Ordermicro

Forma Settanta

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$890MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Ventus Watches Caspian
Ventus Watchesmicro

Caspian

5 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$299MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Aquatico Horizon Hawk Aventurine Dial Automatic Pilot Watch
Aquaticomicro

Horizon Hawk Aventurine Dial Automatic Pilot Watch

8 variants
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$399MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Bangalore Watch Company Manzinus
Bangalore Watch Companymicro

Manzinus

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,953MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Carlingue Timepieces CARL-DIV-01 / CT-001-A
Carlingue Timepiecesmicro

CARL-DIV-01 / CT-001-A

15 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$974MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Bahrami Watches Steelguard F369-B
Bahrami Watchesmicro

Steelguard F369-B

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Chronotechna NanoBlack
Chronotechnamicro

NanoBlack

6 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,070MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
BOLDR Supply Co. Ranger Shamba
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Ranger Shamba

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$299MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Elliot Brown BEACHMASTER AUTOMATIC: 0H0-A02-B12
Elliot Brownmicro

BEACHMASTER AUTOMATIC: 0H0-A02-B12

 
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,820MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Nautage Diver
Nautagemicro

Diver

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$502MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Thorn Vintage 50-Fathoms Bronze Dive Watch
Thornmicro

Vintage 50-Fathoms Bronze Dive Watch

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$189MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze
Balticmicro

Aquascaphe Bronze

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$697MSRP
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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.

Glycine Men's Bienne 1914 39mm Automatic Watch GL0336
Glycine

Men's Bienne 1914 39mm Automatic Watch GL0336

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Longines LEGEND DIVER BRONZE
Longines

LEGEND DIVER BRONZE

Ref. L3.774.1.50.2
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm
Marathon

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm

 
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0186
Glycine

Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0186

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,530MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Norqain Adventure Sport 42mm Golden Hour Limited Edition
Norqain

Adventure Sport 42mm Golden Hour Limited Edition

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,170MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0316
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0316

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Marathon Jeep Rubicon GSAR
Marathon
Jeep x Marathon

Jeep Rubicon GSAR

Ref. WW194006SS-4101-KIT
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Marathon Jeep Rubicon TSAR
Marathon
Jeep x Marathon

Jeep Rubicon TSAR

2 variants · Jeep x Marathon
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,650MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Hamilton Khaki Field Auto The Odyssey Limited Edition
Hamilton

Khaki Field Auto The Odyssey Limited Edition

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,250MSRP
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Bremont Terra Nova 40.5
Bremont

Terra Nova 40.5

10 variants · Terra Nova
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Tissot Telemeter 1938
Tissot
Heritage

Telemeter 1938

2 variants
42mm·Automatic
$2,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Movado Heritage Datron
Movadomicro

Heritage Datron

7 variants · Ref. 3650144
40mm·Automatic
$1,195MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC

Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Glycine Men's Combat Sub Vintage Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0265
Glycine

Men's Combat Sub Vintage Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0265

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$615MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Glycine Men's Combat Sub Vintage Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0420
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Vintage Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0420

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$615MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Stowa Prodiver Vintage 95 Limited
Stowamicro

Prodiver Vintage 95 Limited

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·1000m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Bulova Black Dial Leather Bracelet Surveyor 96A310
Bulova
Surveyor

Black Dial Leather Bracelet Surveyor 96A310

4 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$925MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Stowa Flieger Bronze Vintage 40 Baumuster B
Stowamicro

Flieger Bronze Vintage 40 Baumuster B

 
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0325
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Sport Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0325

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$615MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Stowa Flieger Vintage 40 Baumuster B
Stowamicro

Flieger Vintage 40 Baumuster B

 
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Apollo Automatic 98A327
Bulova
Automatic

Black Dial Leather Strap Apollo Automatic 98A327

 
40mm·Automatic
$750MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Timex Expedition Field Post Titanium Automatic 41mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Field Post Titanium Automatic 41mm Leather Strap Watch

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$429MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Bulova Silver-Tone Dial Leather Strap Prestige 97A206
Bulova
Prestige

Silver-Tone Dial Leather Strap Prestige 97A206

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$850MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Tissot Heritage 1938
Tissot

Heritage 1938

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Movado Heritage Calendoplan S
Movadomicro

Heritage Calendoplan S

6 variants · Ref. 3650218
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$907MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Omega Seamaster 300 Co Axial Master Chronometer 41mm
Omega

Seamaster 300 Co Axial Master Chronometer 41mm

5 variants · Seamaster
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$15,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Omega Seamaster 300 Co Axial Master Chronometer 41mm
Omega

Seamaster 300 Co Axial Master Chronometer 41mm

3 variants · Seamaster
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$8,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Tudor Black Bay Bronze
Tudor

Black Bay Bronze

 
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Tudor Black Bay One 41 S&G
Tudor

Black Bay One 41 S&G

3 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm
Omega

Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm

8 variants · Seamaster Diver 300M
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$16,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Tudor Black Bay GMT S&G
Tudor

Black Bay GMT S&G

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Panerai Luminor Marina Bronzo
Panerai

Luminor Marina Bronzo

Ref. PAM01678
44mm·Automatic·500m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Longines LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK PROTOTYPE
Longines
Spirit Flyback

LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK PROTOTYPE

2 variants · Spirit Flyback
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Red Gold Limited Edition
Norqain

Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Red Gold Limited Edition

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$27,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Bell & Ross V2-94 Bellytanker
Bell & Ross

V2-94 Bellytanker

3 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Breitling Superocean Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Automatic

20 variants · Superocean
36/42/44/46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
Breitling Superocean Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Automatic

Ref. R17375211B1S1
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$25,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC
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