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Patek Philippe Complications 5172
Finding alternatives to

Patek Philippe Complications 5172

Ref. 5172

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

Case
41mm
Movement
Manual
MSRP
$97,150
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Patek Philippe Complications 5172 is the A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Updown — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate at $33,200 (vs $97,150 for the Complications 5172) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Beijing Watches Beihai Starry Sky Watch 40mm is the standout microbrand take — looks nearly identical and Manual. Stepping up, the Blancpain Villeret Équation du Temps Marchante ($250,700) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

ColourwayPick a colourway to match a specific dial
43 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Beijing Watches Beihai Starry Sky Watch 40mm
Beijing Watchesmicro

Beihai Starry Sky Watch 40mm

40mm·Manual
$699MSRP
—Used
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Beijing Watches The Great Wall Watch 41mm
Beijing Watchesmicro
Architectural

The Great Wall Watch 41mm

3 variantsSeries
41mm·Automatic
$499MSRP
—Used
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Swiss Watch Company Hyper-G
Swiss Watch Companymicro

Hyper-G

5 variantsSeries
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$595MSRP
—Used
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Farer PILOT SERIES II
Farermicro

PILOT SERIES II

3 variantsPILOT SERIES II
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,350MSRP
—Used
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Direnzo Watches DRZ Type 250F
Direnzo Watchesmicro

DRZ Type 250F

4 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
—Used
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Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0008 Automatic
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP0008

Specht & Söhne SP0008 Automatic

4 variantsRef. SP0008A1
40mm·Automatic
$189MSRP
—Used
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Biatec Corsair CS TAMI
Biatecmicro

Corsair CS TAMI

18 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,933MSRP
—Used
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Venezianico Bucintoro 1976 - Limited Edition
Venezianicomicro

Bucintoro 1976 - Limited Edition

42mm·Manual·100m WR
$5,495MSRP
—Used
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Swiss Watch Company Salto
Swiss Watch Companymicro

Salto

7 variantsSeries
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$775MSRP
—Used
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TSAO Baltimore Founders Edition Sunray Blue
TSAO Baltimoremicro

Founders Edition Sunray Blue

4 variantsSeries
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$425MSRP
—Used
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Akrone C-03 Horizon Austral gun
Akronemicro

C-03 Horizon Austral gun

39mm·Manual·100m WR
$499MSRP
—Used
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Balticus Watches Balticus Steersman
Balticus Watchesmicro
Steersman

Balticus Steersman

5 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic
$135MSRP
—Used
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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.

A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Updown
A. Lange & Söhne
Saxonia

Datograph Updown

3 variantsSaxonia
41mm·Manual
—MSRP
—Used
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A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph
A. Lange & Söhne

1815 Chronograph

4 variants1815
39.5mm·Manual
—MSRP
—Used
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A. Lange & Söhne 1815 "Homage to Walter Lange" - 297.026
A. Lange & Söhne

1815 "Homage to Walter Lange" - 297.026

40.5mm·Manual
—MSRP
—Used
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar Pink Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar Pink Gold

2 variantsMaster Ultra Thin
39mm·Automatic
$51,000MSRP
—Used
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Blancpain Villeret Quantième Perpétuel
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Perpétuel

Ref. 6656-3653-55B
40.3mm·Automatic
$66,000MSRP
—Used
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Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Complet

Ref. 6654-3640-MMB
40mm·Automatic
$66,000MSRP
—Used
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Patek Philippe Grand Complications 5236
Patek Philippemicro

Grand Complications 5236

3 variantsGrand Complications
41.3mm·Automatic
$156,039MSRP
—Used
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Vacheron Constantin Fiftysix Complete Calendar 40mm Pink Gold Watch
Vacheron Constantin

Fiftysix Complete Calendar 40mm Pink Gold Watch

2 variantsFiftysix
40mm·Automatic
$52,000MSRP
—Used
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Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5164
Patek Philippemicro

Aquanaut 5164

2 variantsAquanaut
40.8mm·Automatic
$71,643MSRP
—Used
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw329602 Big Pilots Watch Perpetual Calendar Proset
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw329602 Big Pilots Watch Perpetual Calendar Proset

Ref. IW329602
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$54,700MSRP
—Used
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Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5168
Patek Philippemicro

Aquanaut 5168

2 variantsAquanaut
42.2mm·Automatic
$57,890MSRP
—Used
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Omega Seamaster 300 Co Axial Master Chronometer 41mm
Omega

Seamaster 300 Co Axial Master Chronometer 41mm

5 variantsSeamaster
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$15,700MSRP
—Used
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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.

Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate
Blancpain

Villeret Ultraplate

Ref. 6653Q-1529-55B
40mm·Automatic
$33,200MSRP
—Used
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Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Minute Repeater Supersonnerie 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Code 11.59 Minute Repeater Supersonnerie 41mm

Ref. 26395BC.OO.D321CR.01
41mm·Manual
—MSRP
—Used
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Vacheron Constantin Fiftysix Self Winding 40mm Pink Gold Watch
Vacheron Constantin

Fiftysix Self Winding 40mm Pink Gold Watch

Ref. 4600E/000R-H101 (X46RH101)
40mm·Automatic
$29,200MSRP
—Used
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Breitling Avi 1953 Edition
Breitling
Classic Avi

Avi 1953 Edition

2 variantsClassic Avi
41mm·Manual
$27,150MSRP
—Used
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Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Selfwinding Chronograph 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Code 11.59 Selfwinding Chronograph 41mm

Ref. 26393OR.OO.A028CR.01
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
—Used
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Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Complet

Ref. 6654-1529-55B
40mm·Automatic
$37,700MSRP
—Used
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph 41mm

Ref. 26240BC.OO.1320BC.04
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
—Used
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Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Complet

Ref. 6654-3640-55B
40mm·Automatic
$37,700MSRP
—Used
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Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points East 41mm Titanium Watch
Vacheron Constantin

Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points East 41mm Titanium Watch

4 variantsOverseas
41mm·Automatic·150m WR
$41,000MSRP
—Used
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Power Reserve Pink Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Master Ultra Thin Power Reserve Pink Gold

2 variantsMaster Ultra Thin
39mm·Manual
$27,900MSRP
—Used
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3583xx Portugieser Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Portugieser

Iw3583xx Portugieser Automatic

5 variantsPortugieser
40.4mm·Automatic
$7,700MSRP
—Used
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A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin
A. Lange & Söhne

Saxonia Thin

37/39/40mm
6 variantsSaxonia
37/39/40mm·Manual
$27,000MSRP
—Used
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Pricier alternatives· 7

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

Blancpain Villeret Équation du Temps Marchante
Blancpain

Villeret Équation du Temps Marchante

Ref. 6638-3631-55B
42mm·Automatic
$250,700MSRP
—Used
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Blancpain Villeret Équation du Temps Marchante
Blancpain

Villeret Équation du Temps Marchante

Ref. 6638-3431-55B
42mm·Automatic
$263,500MSRP
—Used
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Blancpain Villeret Répétition Minutes
Blancpain

Villeret Répétition Minutes

2 variantsVilleret
40mm·Manual
$438,600MSRP
—Used
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Omega Specialities Olympic 1932 Chrono Chime
Omega

Specialities Olympic 1932 Chrono Chime

Ref. 522.53.45.52.04.001
45mm·Manual
$586,000MSRP
—Used
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Otsuka Lotec 6号
Otsuka Lotec

6号

42.6mm·Automatic
$495,000MSRP
—Used
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Otsuka Lotec 5号改
Otsuka Lotec

5号改

40.5mm·Automatic
$825,000MSRP
—Used
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Omega Speedmaster Chrono Chime Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 45mm
Omega

Speedmaster Chrono Chime Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 45mm

Ref. 522.50.45.52.03.001
45mm·Manual
$627,900MSRP
—Used
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