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Holthinrichs Watches LAB Series 1.S
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Alternatives to the Holthinrichs Watches LAB Series 1.S

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

Case
38.5mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$6,766
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Holthinrichs Watches LAB Series 1.S is the Sartory Billard SB04-E WINTER 2026 ($3,609) — looks nearly identical and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Junghans FORM Quarz at $690 (vs $6,766 for the LAB Series 1.S) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Holthinrichs Watches LAB Series 1.GMT is the standout microbrand take — same family (LAB) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Trilobe Trente-Deux, Sunray ($21,000) 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.

Holthinrichs Watches LAB Series 1.GMT
Holthinrichs Watchesmicro

LAB Series 1.GMT

 
38.5mm·Automatic
$7,454MSRP
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Zelos Comet 39
Zelosmicro

Comet 39

5 variants
39mm·Manual
$2,499MSRP
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Lucky Harvey Dynasty Series Rose Gold Titanium Chiming Genghis Khan Limited Edition
Lucky Harveymicro

Dynasty Series Rose Gold Titanium Chiming Genghis Khan Limited Edition

 
39mm·Automatic
$2,199MSRP
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Straum Frozen Metal Titanium
Straummicro
Jan Mayen

Frozen Metal Titanium

 
38.7mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,950MSRP
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Louis Erard Petite Seconde
Louis Erardmicro

Petite Seconde

4 variants
39mm·Automatic
$2,747MSRP
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Atelier Caradant CityMaps
Atelier Caradantmicro

CityMaps

22 variants
39mm·Automatic
$1,118MSRP
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Maurice de Mauriac Züri Date FCZ 130 Years
Maurice de Mauriacmicro

Züri Date FCZ 130 Years

 
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,950MSRP
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Pequignet Royale Paris 39,5 mm Réserve de Marche
Pequignetmicro

Royale Paris 39,5 mm Réserve de Marche

3 variants
39.5mm·Automatic
$5,800MSRP
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Beaucroft Watches SEEKER ICE BLUE
Beaucroft Watchesmicro

SEEKER ICE BLUE

 
39.5mm·Automatic
$499MSRP
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Buyalov Классика
Buyalovmicro

Классика

6 variants
39mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Lebois & Co Baton Small Seconds 641.480
Lebois & Comicro
Heritage Small Seconds

Baton Small Seconds 641.480

Ref. 641.480
37.8mm·Automatic
$2,889MSRP
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OLTO-8 KING 3D ساعة فضائية بعقارب أوتوماتيكية
OLTO-8micro

KING 3D ساعة فضائية بعقارب أوتوماتيكية

6 variants
38mm·Automatic
$799MSRP
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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.

Sartory Billard SB04-E WINTER 2026
Sartory Billard

SB04-E WINTER 2026

 
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,609MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Metro neomatik 39 silvercut
NOMOS Glashütte

Metro neomatik 39 silvercut

3 variants · Metro
38.5mm·Automatic
$4,850MSRP
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Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Moonphase Date
Frederique Constant

Manufacture Classic Moonphase Date

 
40mm·Automatic
$4,895MSRP
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Ming 22.01 GMT
Ming

22.01 GMT

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGA407
Grand Seiko

SBGA407

 
40.2mm·Spring Drive·100m WR
$6,500MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic
NOMOS Glashütte

Ludwig automatic

Ref. 251
40mm·Automatic
$3,670MSRP
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Horage Autark K2 Small Seconds
Horage

Autark K2 Small Seconds

 
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,590MSRP
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Ming 37.04
Ming

37.04

2 variants
38mm·Manual
—MSRP
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Sartory Billard SB04-E
Sartory Billard

SB04-E

 
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,609MSRP
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Breitling Superocean Heritage 57 Highlands
Breitling

Superocean Heritage 57 Highlands

4 variants · Superocean Heritage
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,900MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik 41 date
NOMOS Glashütte

Ludwig neomatik 41 date

Ref. 262
40.5mm·Automatic
$4,830MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGY007
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGY007

4 variants
38.5mm·Spring Drive
$8,900MSRP
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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.

Junghans FORM Quarz
Junghans

FORM Quarz

3 variants
39.9mm·Automatic
$690MSRP
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Junghans max bill Regulator Edition 60
Junghans

max bill Regulator Edition 60

 
38mm·Automatic
$2,890MSRP
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Bulova Dial Leather Strap Hack Watch 96A246
Bulova
Hack Watch

Dial Leather Strap Hack Watch 96A246

2 variants
38mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Kalil House Automatic 98A330
Bulova
Automatic

Black Dial Leather Strap Kalil House Automatic 98A330

 
39mm·Automatic
$650MSRP
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Junghans Meister Handaufzug
Junghans

Meister Handaufzug

3 variants
37.7mm·Automatic
$1,850MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white
NOMOS Glashütte

Ludwig 38 enamel white

2 variants · Ludwig
37.5mm·Manual
$2,530MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver
NOMOS Glashütte

Orion 38 silver

Ref. 379
38mm·Manual
$3,060MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Longhorn 96A334
Bulova
Longhorn

Black Dial Leather Strap Longhorn 96A334

 
39mm·Automatic
$750MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Automatic

Ref. H36235140
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
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Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time

23 variants
33.8/34/38.5/39.5/40.5mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
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Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton
Tissot

Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

3 variants
39mm·Automatic
$1,100MSRP
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Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian
Christopher Ward

C65 Dune Aeolian

4 variants · C65
38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,335MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Trilobe Trente-Deux, Sunray
Trilobe

Trente-Deux, Sunray

2 variants
39.5mm·Automatic
$21,000MSRP
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RGM Watches Model 25
RGM Watches

Model 25

 
40mm·Automatic
$17,900MSRP
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Rolex 1908
Rolex

1908

8 variants · Ref. 52508
39mm·Automatic
$28,850MSRP
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3583xx Portugieser Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Portugieser

Iw3583xx Portugieser Automatic

3 variants · Portugieser
40.4mm·Automatic
$21,800MSRP
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RGM Watches Model 801/40 "40mm"
RGM Watches

Model 801/40 "40mm"

 
40.3mm·Manual
$17,900MSRP
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Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin 36.5mm White Gold Watch
Vacheron Constantin

Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin 36.5mm White Gold Watch

3 variants · Traditionnelle
36.5mm·Automatic
$100,000MSRP
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Extra-Thin Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph (RD#5) 39mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Extra-Thin Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph (RD#5) 39mm

Ref. 26545XT.OO.1240XT.01
39mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Patek Philippe Complications 5224
Patek Philippemicro

Complications 5224

Ref. 5224
42mm·Automatic
$67,267MSRP
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Patek Philippe Complications 5396
Patek Philippemicro

Complications 5396

3 variants · Complications
38.5mm·Automatic
$65,142MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update
NOMOS Glashütte

Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

2 variants · Tangente
38.5mm·Automatic
$16,100MSRP
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Trilobe Trente-Deux
Trilobe

Trente-Deux

2 variants
40.5mm·Automatic
$21,000MSRP
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Tudor Monarch
Tudor
Tudor watches

Monarch

 
39/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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