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Frederique Constant Highlife Worldtimer Manufacture
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Frederique Constant Highlife Worldtimer Manufacture

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

Case
41mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
GMT
MSRP
$4,795
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Frederique Constant Highlife Worldtimer Manufacture is the Frederique Constant Manufacture Worldtimer ($5,395) — shared caliber (Frederique Constant FC-718) and GMT/traveler. If price is the constraint, the Longines HYDROCONQUEST at $2,000 (vs $4,795 for the Highlife Worldtimer Manufacture) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic is the standout microbrand take — gMT/traveler and Looks nearly identical.

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48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic
Wolbrookmicro

Skindiver WT Automatic

9 variants · Skindiver
40mm·Automatic·150m WR
$494MSRP
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Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMT (4th central GMT hand, 24-hour rotating GMT bezel, "Ascent GMT" dial text, date at 6)
Erebus Watchesmicro

Ascent 40 GMT (4th central GMT hand, 24-hour rotating GMT bezel, "Ascent GMT" dial text, date at 6)

8 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$599MSRP
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Erebus Watches Ascent 40 GMT
Erebus Watchesmicro

Ascent 40 GMT

10 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$429MSRP
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Carlingue Timepieces CARL-AVI-01 / CT-002
Carlingue Timepiecesmicro

CARL-AVI-01 / CT-002

14 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$905MSRP
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NIMA Watches NIMA Stage One GMT
NIMA Watchesmicro
Stage One

NIMA Stage One GMT

8 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$682MSRP
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Certina DS-2
Certinamicro

DS-2

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,107MSRP
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Mühle-Glashütte S.A.R. Rescue-Timer Nautical
Mühle-Glashüttemicro

S.A.R. Rescue-Timer Nautical

4 variants
42mm·Automatic·1000m WR
$2,566MSRP
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Farer ROCHÉ II
Farermicro
World Timer

ROCHÉ II

 
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,550MSRP
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Scurfa Treasure Seeker Black Dial
Scurfamicro

Treasure Seeker Black Dial

5 variants
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$445MSRP
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Beaufort Fiordland
Beaufortmicro

Fiordland

5 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$340MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. GMT Maasai Mara
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

GMT Maasai Mara

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$469MSRP
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Certina DS Action Day Date Powermatic 80
Certinamicro

DS Action Day Date Powermatic 80

3 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$903MSRP
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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.

Frederique Constant Manufacture Worldtimer
Frederique Constant

Manufacture Worldtimer

3 variants
42mm·Automatic
$5,395MSRP
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Longines HYDROCONQUEST GMT
Longines

HYDROCONQUEST GMT

5 variants · Ref. L3.890.4.06.6
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,350MSRP
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Bremont Supermarine 300M
Bremont

Supermarine 300M

8 variants · Supermarine
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,550MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer blue
NOMOS Glashütte

Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer blue

2 variants · Club
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,760MSRP
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Glycine Men's Airman GMT 46mm Automatic Watch GL0060
Glycine

Men's Airman GMT 46mm Automatic Watch GL0060

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,825MSRP
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Longines HYDROCONQUEST GMT
Longines

HYDROCONQUEST GMT

3 variants · Ref. L3.790.4.06.6
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,350MSRP
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Bremont S300
Bremont
Supermarine

S300

7 variants · Supermarine
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,795MSRP
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TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT
TAG Heuer

Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT

2 variants · Aquaracer
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$4,800MSRP
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Breitling Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic

7 variants · Superocean Heritage
40/42/44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$6,500MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Club Sport neomatik 42 date black
NOMOS Glashütte

Club Sport neomatik 42 date black

2 variants · Club
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,050MSRP
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Longines HydroConquest GMT 41mm
Longines

HydroConquest GMT 41mm

3 variants · HydroConquest GMT
41mm·Automatic
$3,350MSRP
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Glycine Airman GMT
Glycine

Airman GMT

4 variants · Ref. GL0070
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,700MSRP
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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.

Longines HYDROCONQUEST
Longines

HYDROCONQUEST

13 variants · Ref. L3.782.4.06.6
39/41/43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,000MSRP
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Glycine Men's Airman GMT 42mm Automatic Watch GL0064
Glycine
Airman

Men's Airman GMT 42mm Automatic Watch GL0064

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$905MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Scuba Auto

5 variants · Ref. H82315131
40/43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$975MSRP
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Glycine Men's Airman Purist 42mm Automatic Watch GL0068
Glycine
Airman

Men's Airman Purist 42mm Automatic Watch GL0068

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$905MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto

3 variants · Ref. H77735560
45mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,375MSRP
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Mido Ocean Star 39
Mido

Ocean Star 39

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,250MSRP
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Movado Series 800 Automatic
Movadomicro

Series 800 Automatic

3 variants · Ref. 2600197
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,895MSRP
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Citizen Series 8 880 GMT
Citizen

Series 8 880 GMT

3 variants · Series 8
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,495MSRP
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Glycine Men's Airman GMT 42mm Automatic Watch GL0065
Glycine
Airman

Men's Airman GMT 42mm Automatic Watch GL0065

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$905MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Frogman Auto

3 variants · Ref. H77455330
41/42/46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,395MSRP
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Longines HYDROCONQUEST
Longines

HYDROCONQUEST

4 variants · Ref. L3.788.4.06.6
39/42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,200MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Land 1959 Alpinist
Seiko

Prospex Land 1959 Alpinist

Ref. SPB249J1
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$750MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Sjöö Sandström Royal Steel Worldtimer
Sjöö Sandström

Royal Steel Worldtimer

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Bremont Longitude Limited Edition
Bremont

Longitude Limited Edition

3 variants · Longitude
40mm·Automatic
$18,100MSRP
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Sjöö Sandström Royal Steel Worldtimer 71.Bataljon
Sjöö Sandström

Royal Steel Worldtimer 71.Bataljon

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Sjöö Sandström Royal Steel Worldtimer Norrlands Dragonregemente
Sjöö Sandström

Royal Steel Worldtimer Norrlands Dragonregemente

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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TAG Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 5
TAG Heuer

Aquaracer Calibre 5

 
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
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Breitling Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic 40 Kelly Slater
Breitling

Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic 40 Kelly Slater

Ref. AB31101A/CC61/225A
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5968
Patek Philippemicro

Aquanaut 5968

4 variants · Aquanaut
42.2mm·Automatic
$61,766MSRP
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Bremont Altitude Perpetual Calendar GMT
Bremont

Altitude Perpetual Calendar GMT

2 variants · Altitude
42mm·Automatic
$38,450MSRP
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Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5164
Patek Philippemicro

Aquanaut 5164

2 variants · Aquanaut
40.8mm·Automatic
$71,643MSRP
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Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer GMT Worldtimer 43mm
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer GMT Worldtimer 43mm

7 variants · Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M
43mm·Automatic·150m WR
$10,900MSRP
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver 42mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Offshore Diver 42mm

Ref. 15720ST.OO.A009CA.01
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Mariner Memovox Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Polaris Mariner Memovox Stainless Steel

Ref. Q903818J
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$23,400MSRP
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