Finding alternatives to
Junghans 1972 Competition
48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Case
45.5mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$3,110
The short answer
The closest alternative to the Junghans 1972 Competition is the Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic ($5,800) — vintage revival and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Junghans 1972 Chronoscope Sports Edition 2025 at $1,050 (vs $3,110 for the 1972 Competition) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Kleynod Men's watch NEPTUNE N-360/1 is the standout microbrand take — vintage revival and Automatic. Stepping up, the Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic ($7,250) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.
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48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12
Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.
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.
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.
Pricier alternatives· 12
Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.
