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Formex Field Automatic
Finding alternatives to

Formex Field Automatic

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

Case
40mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Field
MSRP
$881
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Formex Field Automatic is the Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0577 ($675) — shared caliber (Sellita SW200-1) and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Seiko 5 Sports Field series at $315 (vs $881 for the Field Automatic) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Sellita SW200-1) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Fortis Flieger F-41 ($2,530) 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.

Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour
Stewart Dawsonmicro

Darkest Hour

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,567MSRP
vsCompare with the Formex Field Automatic
Circula Watches ProTrail
Circula Watchesmicro

ProTrail

8 variants
40mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,190MSRP
vsCompare with the Formex Field Automatic
Minor Watches Minor Heritage Black Blue Automático
Minor Watchesmicro
Heritage

Minor Heritage Black Blue Automático

5 variants
42mm·Automatic
$875MSRP
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Boldr Expedition II
Boldrmicro

Expedition II

7 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$699MSRP
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Swiss Watch Company Bunker
Swiss Watch Companymicro

Bunker

9 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$495MSRP
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DuFrane Watches Mabry MkII 39mm Titanium Mechanical Field Watch
DuFrane Watchesmicro

Mabry MkII 39mm Titanium Mechanical Field Watch

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$999MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. Expedition I Rub' Al Khali
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Expedition I Rub' Al Khali

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$699MSRP
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Biatec Corsair CS TAMI
Biatecmicro

Corsair CS TAMI

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,933MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. Expedition I Karakum
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Expedition I Karakum

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$699MSRP
vsCompare with the Formex Field Automatic
BOLDR Supply Co. Expedition I White Sands
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Expedition I White Sands

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$699MSRP
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Vero Watch Company Safari Special
Vero Watch Companymicro

Safari Special

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$850MSRP
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Praesidus Rec Spec
Praesidusmicro

Rec Spec

14 variants · Ref. P-38-RSTI-MDG-KHNK1
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$235MSRP
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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 Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0577
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0577

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher Ward

C65 Sandhurst Series 2

2 variants · C65
40mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,375MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0563
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0563

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0584
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0584

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
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Damasko DK36
Damaskomicro

DK36

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Stowa Flieger Vintage 40 Baumuster B
Stowamicro

Flieger Vintage 40 Baumuster B

 
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Damasko DK37
Damaskomicro

DK37

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Formex Field Automatic
Stowa Flieger Classic 40 Baumuster B
Stowamicro

Flieger Classic 40 Baumuster B

3 variants
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Stowa Flieger Verus 40 Baumuster B
Stowamicro

Flieger Verus 40 Baumuster B

 
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Damasko DK36/2 Old Radium
Damaskomicro

DK36/2 Old Radium

 
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Formex Field Automatic
Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Spider
Nivada Grenchen

Antarctic Spider

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$945MSRP
vsCompare with the Formex Field Automatic
Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Expedition Auto

3 variants
37/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
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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.

Seiko 5 Sports Field series
Seiko

5 Sports Field series

17 variants
36.4/39.4/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Formex Field Automatic
Timex Expedition Field Post Titanium Automatic 41mm Recycled Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Field Post Titanium Automatic 41mm Recycled Fabric Strap Watch

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$419MSRP
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Seiko DressKX
Seiko
5 Sports SKX series

DressKX

4 variants · 5 Sports SKX series
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Formex Field 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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Orient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index
Orient

Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index

5 variants
40.5mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
vsCompare with the Formex Field Automatic
Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAC0Q

AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

6 variants · AC0Q
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$370MSRP
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Orient Classic Watch
Orient

Classic Watch

3 variants · Classic
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$245MSRP
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Timex Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 
39mm·Automatic
$339MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175
Bulova
Vintage Sea Hunter

Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175

5 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
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Seiko 5 Sports Midfield SRPJ85
Seiko

5 Sports Midfield SRPJ85

Ref. SRPJ85K1
36.4mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
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Citizen Tsuyosa Disney
Citizen

Tsuyosa Disney

2 variants · Tsuyosa
40mm·Automatic
$371MSRP
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Swatch Sistem Pilote
Swatch

Sistem Pilote

Ref. YIB404
42mm·Automatic
$285MSRP
vsCompare with the Formex Field 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 Formex Field Automatic
Bremont Terra Nova 40.5
Bremont

Terra Nova 40.5

10 variants · Terra Nova
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Formex Field Automatic
Bremont Terra Nova 38
Bremont

Terra Nova 38

7 variants · Terra Nova
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Formex Field Automatic
Fortis Flieger F-39
Fortis

Flieger F-39

4 variants · Ref. F-39
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,530MSRP
vsCompare with the Formex Field Automatic
Bremont Broadsword
Bremont

Broadsword

9 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Formex Field Automatic
Longines SPIRIT PILOT
Longines

SPIRIT PILOT

3 variants · Ref. L3.809.4.53.6
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Formex Field 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 Formex Field Automatic
Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
Marathon

GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

 
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Formex Field Automatic
Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7
Fortis

Flieger F-39 Werk 7

2 variants · Ref. F-39 Werk 7
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,510MSRP
vsCompare with the Formex Field 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 Formex Field Automatic
Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41 Black Steel Curtiss Warhawk
Breitling

Aviator 8 Automatic 41 Black Steel Curtiss Warhawk

Ref. M173152A/L541/514X/M18BASA.6
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,950MSRP
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Sinn 544
Sinn
Series 544

544

 
38.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,879MSRP
vsCompare with the Formex Field Automatic
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