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Stowa Chrono Black Forest Moon
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Stowa Chrono Black Forest Moon

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

Case
41mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Chronograph
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Stowa Chrono Black Forest Moon is the Stowa Chronograph 1938 black — shared caliber (ETA/Unitas 6498) and Same family (Chrono). If price is the constraint, the Timex Waterbury Ace Fly-Back Chronograph 43mm Leather Strap Watch at $289 covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Laco Hockenheim is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Racing chrono.

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48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Laco Hockenheim
Lacomicro

Hockenheim

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,400MSRP
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Laco Kiel Sport
Lacomicro

Kiel Sport

 
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,890MSRP
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Trintec CoPilot Chronograph / Black / Quartz
Trintecmicro

CoPilot Chronograph / Black / Quartz

 
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$400MSRP
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Towson Watch Co MISSION MOON
Towson Watch Comicro

MISSION MOON

 
42mm·Automatic
$5,950MSRP
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Airain Watches Type 20
Airain Watchesmicro

Type 20

4 variants
39mm·Manual
$3,650MSRP
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Kobold Phantom Black Ops
Koboldmicro
phantom ops

Phantom Black Ops

 
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$6,450MSRP
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Nezumi Studios VOITURE – Ref. VM2.1102
Nezumi Studiosmicro

VOITURE – Ref. VM2.1102

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
$1,063MSRP
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Trintec CoPilot / Stainless / Automatic
Trintecmicro

CoPilot / Stainless / Automatic

Ref. Z01-CO-SS
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$450MSRP
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Trintec CoPilot Chronograph / Stainless / Quartz
Trintecmicro

CoPilot Chronograph / Stainless / Quartz

 
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$400MSRP
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Mühle-Glashütte S.A.R. Flieger-Chronograph
Mühle-Glashüttemicro

S.A.R. Flieger-Chronograph

2 variants
45mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,334MSRP
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Mühle-Glashütte Sportivo Power Chronograph First Edition
Mühle-Glashüttemicro

Sportivo Power Chronograph First Edition

 
42.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$4,905MSRP
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Mühle-Glashütte Lunova Chronograph
Mühle-Glashüttemicro

Lunova Chronograph

3 variants
42.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,764MSRP
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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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Stowa Chrono ABT 24h Limited
Stowamicro

Chrono ABT 24h Limited

2 variants
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Junghans 1972 Chronoscope Quarz
Junghans

1972 Chronoscope Quarz

 
43.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$960MSRP
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Damasko DC66 black
Damaskomicro

DC66 black

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Damasko DC66
Damaskomicro

DC66

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Junghans 1972 Chronoscope Sports Edition 2026
Junghans

1972 Chronoscope Sports Edition 2026

3 variants
43.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,050MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Racer Chronograph 98B427
Bulova
Chronograph

Black Dial Leather Strap Racer Chronograph 98B427

3 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$695MSRP
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Stowa Marine Classic Chrono
Stowamicro

Marine Classic Chrono

 
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Junghans 1972 Chronoscope Sports Edition 2025
Junghans

1972 Chronoscope Sports Edition 2025

 
43.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,050MSRP
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Damasko DC86/2
Damaskomicro

DC86/2

2 variants
43.8mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 9
Orient

Bambino Version 9

3 variants
41.5mm·Automatic
$385MSRP
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Marathon Arctic Steel Navigator
Marathon
Pilot's Navigator

Arctic Steel Navigator

 
41mm·Quartz
$1,000MSRP
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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.

Timex Waterbury Ace Fly-Back Chronograph 43mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Waterbury Ace Fly-Back Chronograph 43mm Leather Strap Watch

 
43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$289MSRP
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Timex Waterbury Traditional Fly Back Chronograph 43mm Stainless Steel Bracel - TW2Y29800
Timex

Waterbury Traditional Fly Back Chronograph 43mm Stainless Steel Bracel - TW2Y29800

 
43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$187MSRP
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Timex Expedition Ridge Chronograph 42mm Silicone Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Ridge Chronograph 42mm Silicone Strap Watch

 
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$145MSRP
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Swatch Sistem Pilote
Swatch

Sistem Pilote

Ref. YIB404
42mm·Automatic
$285MSRP
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Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Jupiter
Swatch

MoonSwatch Mission to Jupiter

Ref. SO33C100
42mm·Quartz
$285MSRP
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Swatch MoonSwatch Mission on Earth (Lava)
Swatch

MoonSwatch Mission on Earth (Lava)

Ref. SO33O100
42mm·Quartz
$285MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 8
Orient

Bambino Version 8

4 variants · Bambino
40.5mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
vsCompare with the Stowa Chrono Black Forest Moon
Casio EFB-730D
Casio
Edifice

EFB-730D

3 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$165MSRP
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Mondaine essence, 41 mm, black
Mondaine

essence, 41 mm, black

 
41mm·Quartz
$320MSRP
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Seiko 5 Sports Field series
Seiko

5 Sports Field series

18 variants
36.4/39.4/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index
Orient

Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index

5 variants
40.5mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
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Mondaine Classic
Mondaine

Classic

5 variants
40mm·Quartz
$188MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Junghans Pilot Chronoscope
Junghans

Pilot Chronoscope

5 variants
43.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,110MSRP
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Junghans FORM A Chronoscope, Date English
Junghans

FORM A Chronoscope, Date English

6 variants
42mm·Automatic
$2,510MSRP
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Bremont Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph
Bremont

Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph

6 variants · Terra Nova
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,700MSRP
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Junghans Meister Chronoscope, Date English
Junghans

Meister Chronoscope, Date English

9 variants
40.7mm·Automatic
$2,900MSRP
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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition

 
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,000MSRP
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Fortis Novonaut N-42
Fortis

Novonaut N-42

4 variants · Novonaut
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,230MSRP
vsCompare with the Stowa Chrono Black Forest Moon
Bremont Supermarine Chrono
Bremont

Supermarine Chrono

3 variants · Supermarine
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$6,850MSRP
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Sinn 6012
Sinn
Series 6012

6012

 
41.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,929MSRP
vsCompare with the Stowa Chrono Black Forest Moon
Norqain Adventure Chrono 41mm NHL Limited Edition
Norqain

Adventure Chrono 41mm NHL Limited Edition

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,204MSRP
vsCompare with the Stowa Chrono Black Forest Moon
Longines LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK
Longines
Spirit Flyback

LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK

3 variants · Spirit Flyback
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,000MSRP
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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph

6 variants · Prospex SPEEDTIMER
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,500MSRP
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Longines LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM
Longines
Spirit Flyback

LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM

Ref. L3.821.1.53.6
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,900MSRP
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