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Browse/Alternatives/Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)

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
$2,080
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards) is the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) ($3,545) — cushion case and Visually similar. If price is the constraint, the Stowa Prodiver Vintage 95 Limited covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Ralf Tech WRB AUTOMATIC METAL is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Ralf Tech RTA003) and Cushion case.

ColourwayPick a colorway to match a specific dial
48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Ralf Tech WRB AUTOMATIC METAL
Ralf Techmicro

WRB AUTOMATIC METAL

8 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,290MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Spinnaker Hull Titanium Bronze
Spinnakermicro

Hull Titanium Bronze

3 variants · Hull
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$425MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Buyalov A67 Бронза
Buyalovmicro
А67

A67 Бронза

4 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Ralf Techmicro

WRV AUTOMATIC 1977

2 variants · Ref. WRV 2009
43.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$3,480MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Resco Hooper Diver - DLC
Rescomicro

Hooper Diver - DLC

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,505MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Buyalov A67 Титан
Buyalovmicro
А67

A67 Титан

3 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Resco Hooper Diver - Stainless
Rescomicro

Hooper Diver - Stainless

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,305MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
MMI Watches CUTTLECHRON BRONZE CUSN8
MMI Watchesmicro

CUTTLECHRON BRONZE CUSN8

5 variants
42mm·Automatic·150m WR
$575MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Spinnaker Hull
Spinnakermicro

Hull

3 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$159MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Radcliffe Watches X M-DVR
Radcliffe Watchesmicro

X M-DVR

 
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$418MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Geckota Pioneer Automatic
Geckotamicro

Pioneer Automatic

6 variants · Pioneer
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$299MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Geckota Pioneer Graphite Special Edition
Geckotamicro

Pioneer Graphite Special Edition

4 variants · Pioneer
41.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$600MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)

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.

Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)
Fears

Brunswick 40 (Black)

17 variants · Brunswick
40mm·Automatic·150m WR
$3,545MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher Ward

C65 Super Compressor Elite

3 variants · C65
41mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour
Fears

Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour

7 variants · Brunswick
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,498MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Fears Brunswick Midas
Fears

Brunswick Midas

3 variants · Brunswick
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$3,757MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Mido Multifort TV Big Date
Mido

Multifort TV Big Date

Ref. M0495263729100
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,490MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Glycine Men's Airman SST 12 Purist 43mm Automatic Watch GL0144
Glycine

Men's Airman SST 12 Purist 43mm Automatic Watch GL0144

 
43mm·Automatic
$2,640MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0087
Glycine

Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0087

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0319
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0319

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
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 WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Bell & Ross BR-03
Bell & Ross

BR-03

5 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,990MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Tissot PRX UFO Robot Grendizer 50th Anniversary
Tissot

PRX UFO Robot Grendizer 50th Anniversary

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical

3 variants · Ref. H76419931
36/43mm·Manual·100m WR
$975MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)

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.

Stowa Prodiver Vintage 95 Limited
Stowamicro

Prodiver Vintage 95 Limited

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·1000m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0322
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Sport Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0322

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$585MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0323
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Sport Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0323

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$585MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
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 WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Automatic Diver's SRPB99
Seiko

Prospex Sea PADI Automatic Diver's SRPB99

Ref. SRPB99K1
43.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Stowa Prodiver
Stowamicro

Prodiver

6 variants
42mm·Automatic·1000m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Bulova Multiple Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A320
Bulova
Maquina

Multiple Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A320

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident Reef

5 variants · Trident
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Tissot PRX Damian Lillard Special Edition
Tissot

PRX Damian Lillard Special Edition

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Timex Expedition Pioneer Automatic 41mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Pioneer Automatic 41mm Leather Strap Watch

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$429MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Yema Diver
Yema

Diver

2 variants
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$990MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Invicta Pro Diver 23678
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 23678

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Panerai Submersible
Panerai

Submersible

14 variants · Ref. PAM01590
42/44/47mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON
Longines

ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

Ref. L2.839.4.52.2
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Bell & Ross 03-92 Diver Blue Steel
Bell & Ross

03-92 Diver Blue Steel

 
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$4,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Panerai Radiomir
Panerai

Radiomir

5 variants · Ref. PAM01026
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Bell & Ross BR-03 Diver Black Matte Ceramic
Bell & Ross

BR-03 Diver Black Matte Ceramic

 
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Panerai Luminor 8 Giorni
Panerai

Luminor 8 Giorni

3 variants · Luminor
44mm·Manual·300m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Bell & Ross BR-03 Diver Black & Green Bronze
Bell & Ross

BR-03 Diver Black & Green Bronze

 
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Bremont Altitude MB Meteor
Bremont

Altitude MB Meteor

7 variants · Altitude
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour 'Ultimus'
Fears

Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour 'Ultimus'

 
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Fears Alliance 01 (Burgundy)
Fears

Alliance 01 (Burgundy)

Ref. alliance-01-bs240500-br
40.5mm·Automatic
$4,180MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
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 WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
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 WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
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