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Watches/Alternatives/Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5168

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Alternatives to the Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5168

Reference 5168

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Case diameter
42.2 mm
Lug-to-lug
Not recorded
Movement
Automatic
Catalog MSRP
$57,890
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Closest catalog matchBreitling Avenger Automatic 42 America250$5,100 recorded MSRP, $52,790 lowerSee the match ↓
Lower recorded MSRPBlancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique$20,300 recorded MSRP, $37,590 lowerSee the match ↓

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41 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Discover smaller makers with catalog similarities to this watch.

Waltham Field & Marine Dual Time
Waltham

Field & Marine Dual Time

  • $3,835 recorded MSRP, $54,055 lower
  • 43 mm case, 0.8 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

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

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Aquastar BENTHOS Heritage One Blue Edition
Aquastar

BENTHOS Heritage One Blue Edition

  • $1,390 recorded MSRP, $56,500 lower
  • 42 mm case, 0.2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Mühle-Glashütte S.A.R. Rescue-Timer Nautical
Mühle-Glashütte

S.A.R. Rescue-Timer Nautical

  • $2,395 recorded MSRP, $55,495 lower
  • 42 mm case, 0.2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

5.3 mm thicker case

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Aquastar Benthos Heritage
Aquastar

Benthos Heritage

  • $1,390 recorded MSRP, $56,500 lower
  • 42 mm case, 0.2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Laco Malawi
Laco

Malawi

  • $990 recorded MSRP, $56,900 lower
  • 42.5 mm case, 0.3 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

3.8 mm thicker case

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Seawolf
Manufaktur Waldhoff

Seawolf

  • $789 recorded MSRP, $57,101 lower
  • 43 mm case, 0.8 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

5.6 mm thicker case

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Out of Order Torpedine
Out of Order

Torpedine

  • $880 recorded MSRP, $57,010 lower
  • 42 mm case, 0.2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

6.8 mm thicker case

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S.U.F Helsinki Vetehinen
S.U.F Helsinki

Vetehinen

  • $4,391 recorded MSRP, $53,499 lower
  • 42 mm case, 0.2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

3.2 mm thicker case

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Unimatic Modello Uno U1-GMT
Unimatic

Modello Uno U1-GMT

  • $950 recorded MSRP, $56,940 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2.2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

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

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Akrone C-03 Horizon Austral 41mm
Akrone

C-03 Horizon Austral 41mm

  • $541 recorded MSRP, $57,349 lower
  • 41 mm case, 1.2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

3.9 mm thicker case

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Farr + Swit Seaplane
Farr + Swit

Seaplane

  • $845 recorded MSRP, $57,045 lower
  • 42 mm case, 0.2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

4.3 mm thicker case

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Knot Watches AT1-40SSV
Knot Watches

AT1-40SSV

  • $869 recorded MSRP, $57,021 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2.2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.8 mm thicker case

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Mainstream picks· 12

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

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique
Blancpain

Fifty Fathoms Automatique

  • $40,400 recorded MSRP, $17,490 lower
  • 42.3 mm case, 0.1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

6.1 mm thicker case

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Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique
Blancpain

Fifty Fathoms Automatique

  • $36,300 recorded MSRP, $21,590 lower
  • 38.2 mm case, 4 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

3.8 mm thicker case

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Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique
Blancpain

Fifty Fathoms Automatique

  • $40,400 recorded MSRP, $17,490 lower
  • 42.3 mm case, 0.1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

6.1 mm thicker case

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Panerai Luminor Chrono
Panerai

Luminor Chrono

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

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

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A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus
A. Lange & Söhne

Odysseus

  • 40.5 mm case, 1.7 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.8 mm thicker case

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A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus
A. Lange & Söhne

Odysseus

  • 40.5 mm case, 1.7 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.8 mm thicker case

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Patek Philippe Complications 5172
Patek Philippe

Complications 5172

  • 41 mm case, 1.2 mm narrower
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 3.2 mm thicker case

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Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm
Omega

Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm

  • $35,000 recorded MSRP, $22,890 lower
  • 42 mm case, 0.2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

5.3 mm thicker case

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Omega Seamaster 300 Co Axial Master Chronometer 41mm
Omega

Seamaster 300 Co Axial Master Chronometer 41mm

  • 41 mm case, 1.2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

5.6 mm thicker case. $65,400 recorded MSRP, $7,510 higher

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Panerai Submersible Mike Horn
Panerai

Submersible Mike Horn

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

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

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Patek Philippe Complications 5224
Patek Philippe

Complications 5224

  • 42 mm case, 0.2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.6 mm thicker case. $67,267 recorded MSRP, $9,377 higher

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Panerai Luminor Chrono Carbotech Luna Rossa Experience
Panerai

Luminor Chrono Carbotech Luna Rossa Experience

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

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

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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.

Breitling Avenger Automatic 42 America250
Breitling

Avenger Automatic 42 America250

  • $5,100 recorded MSRP, $52,790 lower
  • 42 mm case, 0.2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

3.9 mm thicker case

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Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique
Blancpain

Fifty Fathoms Automatique

  • $20,300 recorded MSRP, $37,590 lower
  • 42.3 mm case, 0.1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

6.1 mm thicker case

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Breitling Avenger Automatic
Breitling

Avenger Automatic

  • $4,900 recorded MSRP, $52,990 lower
  • 42 mm case, 0.2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

3.9 mm thicker case

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver 42mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Offshore Diver 42mm

  • 42 mm case, 0.2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

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

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver 42mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Offshore Diver 42mm

  • 42 mm case, 0.2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

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

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IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen

Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic

  • $6,700 recorded MSRP, $51,190 lower
  • 42 mm case, 0.2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

5.8 mm thicker case

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Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique
Blancpain

Fifty Fathoms Automatique

  • $20,700 recorded MSRP, $37,190 lower
  • 45 mm case, 2.8 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

7.2 mm thicker case

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Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique
Blancpain

Fifty Fathoms Automatique

  • $19,900 recorded MSRP, $37,990 lower
  • 38.2 mm case, 4 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

3.8 mm thicker case

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NOMOS Glashütte Club Sport neomatik 42 date black
NOMOS Glashütte

Club Sport neomatik 42 date black

  • $5,050 recorded MSRP, $52,840 lower
  • 42 mm case, 0.2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.9 mm thicker case

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Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm
Omega

Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm

  • $6,900 recorded MSRP, $50,990 lower
  • 42 mm case, 0.2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

5.3 mm thicker case

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Fortis Flieger F-41
Fortis

Flieger F-41

  • $3,190 recorded MSRP, $54,700 lower
  • 41 mm case, 1.2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

3.3 mm thicker case

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Fortis Marinemaster M-40
Fortis

Marinemaster M-40

  • $3,960 recorded MSRP, $53,930 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2.2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

4.8 mm thicker case

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Pricier alternatives· 5

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

Patek Philippe Grand Complications 5236
Patek Philippe

Grand Complications 5236

  • 41.3 mm case, 0.9 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.8 mm thicker case. $156,039 recorded MSRP, $98,149 higher

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Vacheron Constantin Overseas Self Winding Ultra-Thin 39.5mm Platinum Watch
Vacheron Constantin

Overseas Self Winding Ultra-Thin 39.5mm Platinum Watch

  • 39.5 mm case, 2.7 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.9 mm thinner case. $120,000 recorded MSRP, $62,110 higher

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Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Novak Djokovic Goat Edition Blue 44mm
Hublot

Big Bang Tourbillon Novak Djokovic Goat Edition Blue 44mm

  • 42 mm case, 0.2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$131,000 recorded MSRP, $73,110 higher

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Massena LAB Chronograph Monopoussoir Sylvain Pinaud x Massena LAB
Massena LAB

Chronograph Monopoussoir Sylvain Pinaud x Massena LAB

  • 42 mm case, 0.2 mm narrower
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 2.8 mm thicker case

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Omega Specialities Olympic 1932 Chrono Chime
Omega

Specialities Olympic 1932 Chrono Chime

  • 45 mm case, 2.8 mm wider
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 8.7 mm thicker case

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