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Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977

Ref. WRV 2009

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

Case
43.8mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$3,480
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977 is the Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite ($1,995) — cushion case and Visually similar. If price is the constraint, the Movado Heritage 1917 Automatic at $1,595 (vs $3,480 for the WRV AUTOMATIC 1977) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977 GMT OCEAN is the standout microbrand take — same family (WRV) and Cushion case.

ColourwayPick a colourway 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 WRV AUTOMATIC 1977 GMT OCEAN
Ralf Techmicro

WRV AUTOMATIC 1977 GMT OCEAN

 
43.8mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,490MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE AUTOMATIC WRB dive 41mm 3-hand (serrated 60-min rotating dive bezel, crown @4 with guards)
Ralf Techmicro

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

8 variants · Ref. ACY 1303
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,080MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Briston Clubmaster Diver Pro - Noir/Jaune
Bristonmicro

Clubmaster Diver Pro - Noir/Jaune

 
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$480MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Spinnaker Hull Titanium Bronze
Spinnakermicro

Hull Titanium Bronze

3 variants · Hull
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$425MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Ralf Tech WRV ELECTRIC BLACK OPERATOR
Ralf Techmicro

WRV ELECTRIC BLACK OPERATOR

 
43.8mm·Electric Micro Hybrid·300m WR
$2,790MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Geckota Pioneer Graphite Special Edition
Geckotamicro

Pioneer Graphite Special Edition

4 variants · Pioneer
41.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$399MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
MMI Watches CUTTLECHRON 316L SS
MMI Watchesmicro

CUTTLECHRON 316L SS

5 variants
42mm·Automatic·150m WR
$520MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Memphis Belle Black Sea Meccanico cushion fixed-engraved-bezel, small-seconds (Meccanico Missione)
Memphis Bellemicro
Caimano

Black Sea Meccanico cushion fixed-engraved-bezel, small-seconds (Meccanico Missione)

2 variants
45mm·Manual·200m WR
$1,446MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Geckota Pioneer Automatic
Geckotamicro

Pioneer Automatic

6 variants · Pioneer
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$299MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Memphis Belle Predator Heritage SSD
Memphis Bellemicro

Predator Heritage SSD

 
46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Geckota Pioneer Classic Edition
Geckotamicro

Pioneer Classic Edition

4 variants · Pioneer
41.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$399MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
MMI Watches CUTTLECHRON BRONZE CUSN8
MMI Watchesmicro

CUTTLECHRON BRONZE CUSN8

5 variants
42mm·Automatic·150m WR
$575MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977

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.

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 WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Bell & Ross 03-92 Diver Blue Steel
Bell & Ross

03-92 Diver Blue Steel

 
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,990MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Bremont Altitude MB Meteor
Bremont

Altitude MB Meteor

7 variants · Altitude
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
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 WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour 'Ultimus'
Fears

Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour 'Ultimus'

 
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,708MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
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 WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)
Fears

Brunswick 40 (Black)

17 variants · Brunswick
40mm·Automatic·150m WR
$3,545MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Breitling Superocean Heritage 57
Breitling

Superocean Heritage 57

Ref. U10370121B1X1
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Breitling Superocean Heritage 57
Breitling

Superocean Heritage 57

2 variants · Superocean Heritage
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Breitling Superocean Heritage 57 Special Edition Ii
Breitling

Superocean Heritage 57 Special Edition Ii

Ref. A103702A1C1A1
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Fears Alliance 01 (Burgundy)
Fears

Alliance 01 (Burgundy)

Ref. alliance-01-bs240500-br
40.5mm·Automatic
$4,180MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

 
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$3,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977

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.

Movado Heritage 1917 Automatic
Movadomicro

Heritage 1917 Automatic

5 variants · Ref. 3650253
45.2mm·Automatic
$1,595MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
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 WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Mido Multifort TV Big Date
Mido

Multifort TV Big Date

Ref. M0495263729100
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,490MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Stowa Tempora Big Eye beige
Stowamicro

Tempora Big Eye beige

4 variants
44mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic
Citizen

Promaster Diver Automatic

3 variants · Promaster
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$469MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0244
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0244

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,530MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Stowa Prodiver Vintage 95 Limited
Stowamicro

Prodiver Vintage 95 Limited

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·1000m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Movado Heritage Calendoplan S
Movadomicro

Heritage Calendoplan S

6 variants · Ref. 3650218
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$907MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT
Seiko

Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT

2 variants · Prospex Sea
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Seiko Captain Willard
Seiko
Prospex Sea

Captain Willard

2 variants · Prospex Sea
42.7mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
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 WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Glycine Men's Airman SST GMT 43mm Automatic Watch GL0312
Glycine
Airman

Men's Airman SST GMT 43mm Automatic Watch GL0312

 
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$650MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977

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 WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Panerai Luminor 8 Giorni
Panerai

Luminor 8 Giorni

3 variants · Luminor
44mm·Manual·300m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic

3 variants · Superocean Heritage
42/44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$7,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Tudor Black Bay Bronze
Tudor

Black Bay Bronze

 
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Breitling Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic

2 variants · Superocean Heritage
42/44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$8,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Panerai Luminor Due Luna
Panerai

Luminor Due Luna

4 variants · Luminor Due
38mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Yema Superman Tourbillon CMM.31 Limited Edition
Yema

Superman Tourbillon CMM.31 Limited Edition

 
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$13,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic

Ref. RB2010121B1S1
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$22,650MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 43 5mm
Omega

Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 43 5mm

4 variants · Seamaster Diver 300M
43.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$10,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Tudor Black Bay 68
Tudor

Black Bay 68

2 variants
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm
Omega

Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm

7 variants · Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M
42mm·Automatic·600m WR
$8,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Ralf Tech WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
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 WRV AUTOMATIC 1977
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