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Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Atelier Caradant FL 1889

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

Case
39mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Dress
MSRP
$1,039
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Atelier Caradant FL 1889 is the Frederique Constant Classics Premiere ($2,095) — classic dress and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Orient Esteem II at $285 (vs $1,039 for the FL 1889) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Atelier Caradant Event Horizon is the standout microbrand take — classic dress and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet ($19,600) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Atelier Caradant Event Horizon
Atelier Caradantmicro

Event Horizon

 
39mm·Automatic
$754MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP2649A Automatic
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP2649A

Specht & Söhne SP2649A Automatic

10 variants · Ref. SP2649A1
38.5mm·Automatic
$229MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Trenyo Koi Pond Unique Piece in 14k Yellow gold and 999 Silver
Trenyomicro
trenyo koi pond unique

Koi Pond Unique Piece in 14k Yellow gold and 999 Silver

 
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Venezianico Arsenale Ultrablack
Venezianicomicro

Arsenale Ultrablack

 
40mm·Automatic
$885MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Trenyo Freehand guilloche in 925 silver
Trenyomicro

Freehand guilloche in 925 silver

 
40mm·Automatic
$3,785MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Venezianico Redentore Utopia II - Beta - Limited Edition
Venezianicomicro

Redentore Utopia II - Beta - Limited Edition

 
38mm·Automatic
$5,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM179M
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM179M

5 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$136MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Furlan Marri Outback Elegy
Furlan Marrimicro
Editions

Outback Elegy

 
37.5mm·Automatic
$1,695MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Vario Futurist
Variomicro

Futurist

7 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$648MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM079VM
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM079VM

7 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$147MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve
Knot Watchesmicro

CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve

18 variants
38mm·Automatic
$281MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Omnis LUNA
Omnismicro

LUNA

16 variants
39mm·Automatic
$353MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889

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 Classics Premiere
Frederique Constant

Classics Premiere

5 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$2,095MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Glycine Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch GL0121
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch GL0121

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Glycine Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch GL0120
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch GL0120

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
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 Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Frederique Constant Classics Heart Beat Automatic
Frederique Constant

Classics Heart Beat Automatic

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,595MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

7 variants
38/40/42mm·Automatic
$1,275MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Auto

8 variants
34/38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Tissot Heritage 1938
Tissot

Heritage 1938

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Tissot Le Locle
Tissot

Le Locle

4 variants
39.3mm·Automatic
$795MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Slim Auto

 
40mm·Automatic
$825MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Frederique Constant Classics Automatic
Frederique Constant

Classics Automatic

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Tissot Gentleman
Tissot

Gentleman

5 variants
38/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889

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.

Orient Esteem II
Orient

Esteem II

 
41mm·Automatic
$285MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Orient Bambino Version 2
Orient

Bambino Version 2

5 variants · Bambino
40.5mm·Automatic
$270MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Orient Helios
Orient

Helios

4 variants
40.5mm·Automatic
$335MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time

23 variants
33.8/34/38.5/39.5/40.5mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Timex Waterbury Classic 39mm
Timex

Waterbury Classic 39mm

4 variants
39mm·Quartz
$189MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Timex Automatic E Line 38mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex
E Line

Automatic E Line 38mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

3 variants
38mm·Automatic
$399MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

Ref. YAS100D
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Bulova Dial Leather Strap Hack Watch 96A246
Bulova
Hack Watch

Dial Leather Strap Hack Watch 96A246

2 variants
38mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Swatch Sistem Slate
Swatch

Sistem Slate

Ref. YIB400
42mm·Automatic
$250MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Citizen Corso
Citizen

Corso

Ref. AU1040
40mm·Solar
$244MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Timex Marlin Jet Automatic 38mm Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Jet Automatic 38mm Fabric Strap Watch

4 variants
38mm·Automatic
$329MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Complet

2 variants · Villeret
40mm·Automatic
$19,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic
NOMOS Glashütte

Ludwig automatic

Ref. 251
40mm·Automatic
$3,670MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V
Christopher Ward

C1 Jump Hour Mk V

3 variants · Ref. C01-39AJH4-S00B0-MG
39mm·Automatic
$3,095MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
NOMOS Glashütte Orion
NOMOS Glashütte

Orion

Ref. 309
35mm·Manual
$2,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Omega Constellation Observatory Co Axial Master Chronometer 39 4mm
Omega

Constellation Observatory Co Axial Master Chronometer 39 4mm

4 variants · Constellation
39.4mm·Automatic
$10,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Omega De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 40mm
Omega

De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 40mm

Ref. 435.13.40.22.01.001
40mm·Manual
$9,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Sartory Billard SB04
Sartory Billard

SB04

3 variants
40mm·Automatic
$2,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Grand Seiko SLGW005
Grand Seiko
Evolution 9

SLGW005

 
38.8mm·Manual
$9,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate
Blancpain

Villeret Ultraplate

2 variants · Villeret
40mm·Automatic
$16,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde
Blancpain

Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde

2 variants · Villeret
40.5mm·Automatic
$18,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik 39
NOMOS Glashütte

Ludwig neomatik 39

Ref. 250
38.5mm·Automatic
$4,290MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
Bremont Terra Nova 38
Bremont

Terra Nova 38

7 variants · Terra Nova
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Atelier Caradant FL 1889
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