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Watches/Alternatives/Grönefeld 1941 Principia

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Alternatives to the Grönefeld 1941 Principia

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Case diameter
39.5 mm
Lug-to-lug
Not recorded
Movement
Automatic
Catalog MSRP
$65,899
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Closest catalog matchSeagull Heritage Series Couple Dress 33mm/40mm$1,512 recorded MSRP, $64,387 lowerSee the match ↓
Lower recorded MSRPBeijing Watches Born Extraordinary 1958 Reissue Edition 39mm$499 recorded MSRP, $65,400 lowerSee the match ↓

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46 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Discover smaller makers with catalog similarities to this watch.

Seagull Heritage Series Couple Dress 33mm/40mm
Seagull

Heritage Series Couple Dress 33mm/40mm

  • $1,512 recorded MSRP, $64,387 lower
  • 40 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.5 mm thinner case

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Beijing Watches Born Extraordinary 1958 Reissue Edition 39mm
Beijing Watches

Born Extraordinary 1958 Reissue Edition 39mm

  • $499 recorded MSRP, $65,400 lower
  • 39 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.3 mm thinner case

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AV86 1971 Automatic
AV86

1971 Automatic

  • $975 recorded MSRP, $64,924 lower
  • 40 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.5 mm thicker case

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Orient Star Heritage Gothic
Orient Star

Heritage Gothic

  • $525 recorded MSRP, $65,374 lower
  • 38.7 mm case, 0.8 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2 mm thicker case

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AV86 1968 Mechanical
AV86

1968 Mechanical

  • $249 recorded MSRP, $65,650 lower
  • 39 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 0.8 mm thicker case

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Seagull Artisan Heritage Series Celestial Calendar Power Reserve Indicator Eccentric Tourbillon 41mm
Seagull

Artisan Heritage Series Celestial Calendar Power Reserve Indicator Eccentric Tourbillon 41mm

  • $4,839 recorded MSRP, $61,060 lower
  • 41 mm case, 1.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.5 mm thinner case

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Seagull Artisan Heritage Series Multifunction Celestial Calendar Power Reserve Indicator Eccentric Tourbillon 39mm
Seagull

Artisan Heritage Series Multifunction Celestial Calendar Power Reserve Indicator Eccentric Tourbillon 39mm

  • $3,321 recorded MSRP, $62,578 lower
  • 39 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.2 mm thicker case

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Beijing Watches Seal Script Calligraphy Style 40mm
Beijing Watches

Seal Script Calligraphy Style 40mm

  • $1,299 recorded MSRP, $64,600 lower
  • 40 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.9 mm thinner case

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Beijing Watches The Central Axis Reissue 39mm
Beijing Watches

The Central Axis Reissue 39mm

  • $499 recorded MSRP, $65,400 lower
  • 39 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.3 mm thinner case

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Lebois & Co Baton Chronograph
Lebois & Co

Baton Chronograph

  • $3,813 recorded MSRP, $62,086 lower
  • 39 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 3.4 mm thicker case

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Lang & Heyne Friedrich III
Lang & Heyne

Friedrich III

  • 39.2 mm case, 0.3 mm narrower
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic

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Lebois & Co Linéaire Chronograph 324.525
Lebois & Co

Linéaire Chronograph 324.525

  • $3,813 recorded MSRP, $62,086 lower
  • 39 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic

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Mainstream picks· 12

Established-brand matches. Compare the recorded dimensions, movement and price for each watch.

Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 38.5mm Pink Gold
Vacheron Constantin

Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 38.5mm Pink Gold

  • 38.5 mm case, 1 mm narrower
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 0.4 mm thicker case

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Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde
Blancpain

Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde

  • $33,800 recorded MSRP, $32,099 lower
  • 40.5 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.5 mm thicker case

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Calendar Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Master Control Calendar Stainless Steel

  • $37,400 recorded MSRP, $28,499 lower
  • 40 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.4 mm thicker case

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Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate
Blancpain

Villeret Ultraplate

  • $33,200 recorded MSRP, $32,699 lower
  • 40 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Massena LAB Atelier Wen x Massena LAB Inflection Shuò
Massena LAB

Atelier Wen x Massena LAB Inflection Shuò

  • $43,000 recorded MSRP, $22,899 lower
  • 40 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.3 mm thinner case

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Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Self Winding 40mm Pink Gold
Vacheron Constantin

Patrimony Self Winding 40mm Pink Gold

  • $38,200 recorded MSRP, $27,699 lower
  • 40 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.8 mm thinner case

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A. Lange & Söhne 1815 "Homage to Walter Lange" - 297.032
A. Lange & Söhne

1815 "Homage to Walter Lange" - 297.032

  • 40.5 mm case, 1 mm wider
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 0.2 mm thicker case

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A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange
A. Lange & Söhne

Richard Lange

  • 40.5 mm case, 1 mm wider
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic

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Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Complet

  • $35,500 recorded MSRP, $30,399 lower
  • 40 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.4 mm thicker case

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A. Lange & Söhne 1815 "Homage to Walter Lange" - 297.021
A. Lange & Söhne

1815 "Homage to Walter Lange" - 297.021

  • 40.5 mm case, 1 mm wider
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 0.2 mm thicker case

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Grand Seiko SBGA385
Grand Seiko

SBGA385

  • $53,000 recorded MSRP, $12,899 lower
  • 40 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
What changes

Spring Drive movement instead of automatic. 2 mm thicker case

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Omega Constellation Observatory Co Axial Master Chronometer 39 4mm
Omega

Constellation Observatory Co Axial Master Chronometer 39 4mm

  • $44,000 recorded MSRP, $21,899 lower
  • 39.4 mm case, 0.1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.7 mm thicker case

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Cheaper alternatives· 12

Matches in a lower price band. A recorded MSRP difference is shown only when both prices are known.

Grand Seiko SBGH368
Grand Seiko

SBGH368

  • $32,800 recorded MSRP, $33,099 lower
  • 38 mm case, 1.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.4 mm thicker case

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Grand Seiko SBGA384
Grand Seiko

SBGA384

  • $29,500 recorded MSRP, $36,399 lower
  • 40 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
What changes

Spring Drive movement instead of automatic. 2 mm thicker case

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Grand Seiko SBGH263
Grand Seiko

SBGH263

  • $6,200 recorded MSRP, $59,699 lower
  • Same 39.5 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.6 mm thicker case

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Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph
Breitling

Navitimer B01 Chronograph

  • $23,500 recorded MSRP, $42,399 lower
  • 41 mm case, 1.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

3.1 mm thicker case

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Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate
Blancpain

Villeret Ultraplate

  • $29,100 recorded MSRP, $36,799 lower
  • 40 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.8 mm thinner case

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Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate
Blancpain

Villeret Ultraplate

  • $30,100 recorded MSRP, $35,799 lower
  • 40 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.2 mm thicker case

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Blancpain Villeret Grande Date
Blancpain

Villeret Grande Date

  • $29,100 recorded MSRP, $36,799 lower
  • 40 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.4 mm thicker case

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Breitling Navitimer Automatic
Breitling

Navitimer Automatic

  • $18,500 recorded MSRP, $47,399 lower
  • 41 mm case, 1.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.5 mm thinner case

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Breitling Premier B09 Chronograph 40
Breitling

Premier B09 Chronograph 40

  • $23,900 recorded MSRP, $41,999 lower
  • 40 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 2.6 mm thicker case

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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen

Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

  • $15,500 recorded MSRP, $50,399 lower
  • 40 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.3 mm thinner case

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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3583xx Portugieser Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen

Iw3583xx Portugieser Automatic

  • $21,800 recorded MSRP, $44,099 lower
  • 40.4 mm case, 0.9 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.8 mm thicker case

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Longines Conquest Heritage
Longines

Conquest Heritage

  • $3,300 recorded MSRP, $62,599 lower
  • 38 mm case, 1.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.3 mm thicker case

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Pricier alternatives· 10

Matches in a higher price band. Check the specifications to decide whether the differences matter to you.

Blancpain Villeret Répétition Minutes
Blancpain

Villeret Répétition Minutes

  • 38 mm case, 1.5 mm narrower
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 0.8 mm thicker case

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Blancpain Villeret Répétition Minutes
Blancpain

Villeret Répétition Minutes

  • 40 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 1 mm thicker case

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Blancpain Villeret Tourbillon 8 Jours
Blancpain

Villeret Tourbillon 8 Jours

  • 37.5 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$165,100 recorded MSRP, $99,201 higher

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Patek Philippe Grand Complications 5236
Patek Philippe

Grand Complications 5236

  • 41.3 mm case, 1.8 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.6 mm thicker case. $156,039 recorded MSRP, $90,140 higher

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Omega Specialities Olympic 1932 Chrono Chime
Omega

Specialities Olympic 1932 Chrono Chime

  • 45 mm case, 5.5 mm wider
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 6.4 mm thicker case

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Patek Philippe Nautilus 5740
Patek Philippe

Nautilus 5740

  • 40 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.1 mm thinner case. $178,045 recorded MSRP, $112,146 higher

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Patek Philippe Grand Complications 5160
Patek Philippe

Grand Complications 5160

  • 38 mm case, 1.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.3 mm thicker case. $235,006 recorded MSRP, $169,107 higher

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Omega Specialities Olympic Pocket Watch 1932
Omega

Specialities Olympic Pocket Watch 1932

  • 70 mm case, 30.5 mm wider
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 14.1 mm thicker case

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Omega De Ville Tourbillon Co Axial Master Chronometer 43mm
Omega

De Ville Tourbillon Co Axial Master Chronometer 43mm

  • 43 mm case, 3.5 mm wider
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 2.2 mm thicker case

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A. Lange & Söhne Triple Split in platinum
A. Lange & Söhne

Triple Split in platinum

  • 43.2 mm case, 3.7 mm wider
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 5.1 mm thicker case

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