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Junghans max bill Automatic
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Junghans max bill Automatic

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

Case
38mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$1,770
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Junghans max bill Automatic is the Junghans max bill Automatic Bauhaus ($1,800) — shared caliber (Junghans J800.1) and Same family (Max). If price is the constraint, the Stowa Marine 40 Navis Limited covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Sternglas Kanton is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Bauhaus minimalist. Stepping up, the NOMOS Glashütte Ahoi neomatik 38 date sand ($5,100) 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.

Sternglas Kanton
Sternglasmicro

Kanton

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$971MSRP
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Sternglas Naos Automatik
Sternglasmicro

Naos Automatik

2 variants
38mm·Automatic
$399MSRP
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Sternglas Naos Pro Automatik
Sternglasmicro

Naos Pro Automatik

2 variants
38mm·Automatic
$699MSRP
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Laco Chemnitz 38
Lacomicro

Chemnitz 38

 
38/40mm·Automatic
$540MSRP
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KARL-LEIMON 3Hands Date
KARL-LEIMONmicro
CLASSIC38

3Hands Date

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$550MSRP
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Milifortic MF R088 Jump Hour Watch 38mm Minimalist Dress Automatic Wristwatch
Miliforticmicro

MF R088 Jump Hour Watch 38mm Minimalist Dress Automatic Wristwatch

3 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$133MSRP
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Laco Casablanca 42
Lacomicro

Casablanca 42

 
39/42mm·Automatic
$570MSRP
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Pequignet Attitude Gris Planche
Pequignetmicro

Attitude Gris Planche

2 variants
34/39mm·Automatic
$3,000MSRP
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Laco Berlin 40
Lacomicro

Berlin 40

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,450MSRP
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Ibarra Mariano Ver. 2 / MR2401
Ibarramicro

Mariano Ver. 2 / MR2401

3 variants
38mm·Automatic
$331MSRP
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BG Watch Sandon
BG Watchmicro

Sandon

4 variants
39mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Bravur Watches X Wingårdh Limited Edition
Bravur Watchesmicro
bravur x wingårdh limited edition

X Wingårdh Limited Edition

2 variants
37mm·Automatic
$1,390MSRP
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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.

Junghans max bill Automatic Bauhaus
Junghans

max bill Automatic Bauhaus

2 variants
38mm·Automatic
$1,800MSRP
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Junghans max bill Kleine Automatic
Junghans

max bill Kleine Automatic

4 variants
34mm·Automatic
$1,770MSRP
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Stowa Flieger Ikarus
Stowamicro

Flieger Ikarus

 
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Junghans Meister Automatic
Junghans

Meister Automatic

5 variants
38.4mm·Automatic
$1,680MSRP
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Stowa Antea Classic 365
Stowamicro

Antea Classic 365

2 variants
36.5mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Stowa Flieger
Stowamicro

Flieger

8 variants
36/40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 date
NOMOS Glashütte

Ludwig 38 date

Ref. 231
37.5mm·Manual
$3,280MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium
NOMOS Glashütte

Tangomat ruthenium

2 variants · Tangomat
38.3mm·Automatic
$3,700MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue
NOMOS Glashütte

Tangente 38 midnight blue

2 variants · Tangente
37.5mm·Manual
$2,570MSRP
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Frederique Constant Classics Automatic
Frederique Constant

Classics Automatic

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,150MSRP
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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

7 variants
38/40/42mm·Automatic
$1,275MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Classic Moonphase 40mm Automatic Watch GL0115
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Moonphase 40mm Automatic Watch GL0115

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,650MSRP
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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.

Stowa Marine 40 Navis Limited
Stowamicro

Marine 40 Navis Limited

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Junghans FORM Quarz
Junghans

FORM Quarz

3 variants
39.9mm·Automatic
$690MSRP
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Stowa Antea Klassik KS
Stowamicro

Antea Klassik KS

3 variants
35.5mm·Manual
—MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Hudson 96B441
Bulova
Hudson

Black Dial Leather Strap Hudson 96B441

 
39mm·Automatic
$625MSRP
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Stowa Marine Original arabic
Stowamicro

Marine Original arabic

2 variants
41mm·Manual
—MSRP
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Mondaine Doppio
Mondaine

Doppio

2 variants
41mm·Automatic
$365MSRP
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Tissot Le Locle
Tissot

Le Locle

4 variants
39.3mm·Automatic
$795MSRP
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Bulova Green Dial Leather Strap David and Gladys Wright House 96B486
Bulova
Frank Lloyd Wright

Green Dial Leather Strap David and Gladys Wright House 96B486

 
38mm·Automatic
$625MSRP
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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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Junghans FORM C
Junghans

FORM C

4 variants
40mm·Quartz
$750MSRP
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Orient Bambino No Date
Orient

Bambino No Date

4 variants
38.4mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
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Damasko DK37
Damaskomicro

DK37

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

NOMOS Glashütte Ahoi neomatik 38 date sand
NOMOS Glashütte

Ahoi neomatik 38 date sand

4 variants · Ahoi
38.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,100MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue
NOMOS Glashütte

Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue

2 variants · Zürich
39.9mm·Automatic
$6,870MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 39 blue gold
NOMOS Glashütte

Tangente neomatik 39 blue gold

5 variants · Tangente
38.5mm·Automatic
$4,430MSRP
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Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic
Tudor
1926 watch 39mm

1926 39mm Automatic

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Bremont Altitude 39 Date
Bremont

Altitude 39 Date

3 variants · Altitude
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,250MSRP
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Blancpain Villeret GMT Date
Blancpain

Villeret GMT Date

2 variants · Villeret
40.5mm·Automatic
$15,700MSRP
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Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic
Tudor
1926 watch 36mm

1926 36mm Automatic

2 variants
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Complet

Ref. 6654N-1142-55B
40.2mm·Automatic
$20,400MSRP
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Omega De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer 40mm
Omega

De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer 40mm

Ref. 435.13.40.21.02.001
40mm·Manual
$8,000MSRP
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Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate
Blancpain

Villeret Ultraplate

2 variants · Villeret
40mm·Automatic
$16,700MSRP
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Tudor 1926 39mm Rose Gold Bezel
Tudor
1926 watch 39mm

1926 39mm Rose Gold Bezel

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

4 variants · Portofino
40mm·Automatic
$5,200MSRP
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