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Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA

Ref. A660RAA

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

Case
41mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Skeleton
MSRP
$2,907
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA is the Frederique Constant Manufacture Worldtimer ($5,395) — looks nearly identical and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Bulova Black Skeleton Dial Black IP Bracelet Automatic 98A147 at $499 (vs $2,907 for the J09 Skeleton A660RAA) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Orient Star M34 Avant-garde F8 Skeleton is the standout microbrand take — open-heart / skeleton and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm ($6,091) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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.

Orient Star M34 Avant-garde F8 Skeleton
Orient Star

M34 Avant-garde F8 Skeleton

3 variants · Contemporary
42.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,905MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Oblvlo VM Skeleton
Oblvlomicro
VM Series

VM Skeleton

 
42mm·Automatic
$216MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Orient Star Avant-garde Skeleton
Orient Star

Avant-garde Skeleton

3 variants · Contemporary
42.6mm·Automatic·100m WR
$765MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Seagull Edge Series Polygon Case Skeleton Watch 42mm
Seagullmicro
Skeleton

Edge Series Polygon Case Skeleton Watch 42mm

 
42mm·Automatic
$359MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Oblvlo CM Skeleton
Oblvlomicro
CM Series

CM Skeleton

 
42mm·Automatic
$202MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Skeleton Gold Watch-AM7018M
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Automatic Skeleton Gold Watch-AM7018M

6 variants
40mm·Automatic
$100MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Oblvlo CAM AR Skeleton
Oblvlomicro
CAM Series

CAM AR Skeleton

 
42mm·Automatic
$194MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic Skeleton
Manufaktur Waldhoffmicro

Multimatic Skeleton

6 variants
42.5mm·Automatic
$779MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Orient Star Modern Skeleton
Orient Star

Modern Skeleton

12 variants · Contemporary
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$600MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury
Manufaktur Waldhoffmicro

Mercury

5 variants
41mm·Automatic
$799MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
BA111OD Chapter 7 Skeleton Anthracite
BA111ODmicro

Chapter 7 Skeleton Anthracite

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,635MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Seagull Artisan Heritage Series Free-sprung Coaxial Tourbillon 41mm
Seagullmicro
Tourbillon

Artisan Heritage Series Free-sprung Coaxial Tourbillon 41mm

2 variants
41mm·Automatic
$1,809MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA

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.

Frederique Constant Manufacture Worldtimer
Frederique Constant

Manufacture Worldtimer

3 variants
42mm·Automatic
$5,395MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Norqain Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise
Norqain

Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,407MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold
Norqain

Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,639MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Norqain Independence Skeleton 40mm DLC Anthracite Orange
Norqain

Independence Skeleton 40mm DLC Anthracite Orange

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,865MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Frederique Constant Classics Runabout Automatic Gmt
Frederique Constant

Classics Runabout Automatic Gmt

2 variants
42mm·Automatic
$1,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Movado Alta Centurion Chronograph
Movadomicro

Alta Centurion Chronograph

3 variants · Ref. 0607856
41mm·Automatic
$4,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono

3 variants · Ref. H36606110
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,645MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
Longines

MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE

3 variants · Master Collection Moonphase
40mm·Automatic
$4,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Hamilton Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema

Ref. H42605731
42mm·Automatic
$1,475MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto
Christopher Ward
Bel Canto

C1 Bel Canto

10 variants · Bel Canto
41mm·Automatic
$4,725MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono

2 variants · Ref. H36616140
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,645MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
Longines

MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE

7 variants · Master Collection Moonphase
40/42mm·Automatic
$4,400MSRP
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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.

Bulova Black Skeleton Dial Black IP Bracelet Automatic 98A147
Bulova
Automatic

Black Skeleton Dial Black IP Bracelet Automatic 98A147

Ref. 98A147
43mm·Automatic
$499MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Tissot Gentleman Open Heart
Tissot

Gentleman Open Heart

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,025MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Citizen Automatic Open Heart
Citizen

Automatic Open Heart

Ref. NH9131
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Invicta Objet D Art 69126
Invictamicro

Objet D Art 69126

 
42mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Invicta Objet D Art 69129
Invictamicro

Objet D Art 69129

3 variants
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Bulova Sutton Men's Silver Black Dial Stainless Steel Watch
Bulova

Sutton Men's Silver Black Dial Stainless Steel Watch

4 variants
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$750MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Glycine Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$1,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Orient Stretto Day & Night
Orient

Stretto Day & Night

4 variants · Stretto
41.5mm·Automatic
$420MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
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 Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Orient Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Open Heart
Orient

Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Open Heart

 
40.8mm·Automatic
$495MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto
Orient

75th Anniversary Stretto

 
40.8mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Invicta Objet D Art 49500
Invictamicro

Objet D Art 49500

 
43mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm
Norqain

Independence Skeleton 42mm

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,091MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Bremont Altitude Perpetual Calendar GMT
Bremont

Altitude Perpetual Calendar GMT

2 variants · Altitude
42mm·Automatic
$38,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Perpetual Calendar
Frederique Constant

Manufacture Classic Perpetual Calendar

 
40mm·Automatic
$9,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Hublot Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic
Hublot
Big Bang

Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic

3 variants · Big Bang
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$30,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Patek Philippe Complications 5205
Patek Philippemicro

Complications 5205

2 variants · Complications
40mm·Automatic
$67,267MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked 41mm

Ref. 15416CD.OO.1225CD.01
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked 41mm

Ref. 15416CB.OO.1225CB.01
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar "150ᵀᴴ Anniversary" 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar "150ᵀᴴ Anniversary" 41mm

Ref. 26585XT.OO.1220XT.01
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Spengler Cup Limited Edition
Norqain

Wild ONE Skeleton Spengler Cup Limited Edition

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$7,514MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Hublot Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic
Hublot
Big Bang

Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic

5 variants · Big Bang
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$23,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Hublot Big Bang Unico 42mm Ceramic
Hublot

Big Bang Unico 42mm Ceramic

3 variants · Big Bang
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$26,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher Ward

Twelve X Black Shadow

2 variants · Twelve
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,275MSRP
vsCompare with the Armand Nicolet J09 Skeleton A660RAA
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