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Watches/Alternatives/Patek Philippe Grand Complications 5178

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Alternatives to the Patek Philippe Grand Complications 5178

Reference 5178

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Case diameter
40 mm
Lug-to-lug
Not recorded
Movement
Automatic
Catalog MSRP
$598,570
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Closest catalog matchManufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer$699 recorded MSRP, $597,871 lowerSee the match ↓
Lower recorded MSRPPatek Philippe Complications 5326$92,023 recorded MSRP, $506,547 lowerSee the match ↓

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32 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Discover smaller makers with catalog similarities to this watch.

Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer
Manufaktur Waldhoff

Pioneer

  • $699 recorded MSRP, $597,871 lower
  • 39 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (40mm automatic)
Charlie Paris Watches

INITIAL - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (40mm automatic)

  • $745 recorded MSRP, $597,825 lower
  • Same 40 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.9 mm thicker case

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Louis Erard Petite Seconde
Louis Erard

Petite Seconde

  • $2,222 recorded MSRP, $596,348 lower
  • 39 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

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

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47ZERO Le Boulevardier, Skeleton, Black Gold
47ZERO

Le Boulevardier, Skeleton, Black Gold

  • $1,350 recorded MSRP, $597,220 lower
  • 39 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.5 mm thicker case

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Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Charlie Paris Watches

INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)

  • $695 recorded MSRP, $597,875 lower
  • Same 40 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.2 mm thinner case

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ChronoSwiss Small Second Serpentine
ChronoSwiss

Small Second Serpentine

  • $21,300 recorded MSRP, $577,270 lower
  • Same 40 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thicker case

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Laurent Ferrier Classic Micro-Rotor – Blue
Laurent Ferrier

Classic Micro-Rotor – Blue

  • $94,756 recorded MSRP, $503,814 lower
  • Same 40 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.6 mm thicker case

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Meridiano Watches Lost Astronaut
Meridiano Watches

Lost Astronaut

  • $370 recorded MSRP, $598,200 lower
  • 40.5 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.8 mm thicker case

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Omnis LUNA
Omnis

LUNA

  • $354 recorded MSRP, $598,216 lower
  • 39 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.5 mm thicker case

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Grönefeld 1941 Principia
Grönefeld

1941 Principia

  • $51,235 recorded MSRP, $547,335 lower
  • 39.5 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

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

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Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Édition Anniversaire 10 ans (40mm automatic, limited)
Charlie Paris Watches

INITIAL - Édition Anniversaire 10 ans (40mm automatic, limited)

  • $695 recorded MSRP, $597,875 lower
  • Same 40 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.9 mm thicker case

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SYE Watches SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24
SYE Watches

SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24

  • $828 recorded MSRP, $597,742 lower
  • 40.5 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.5 mm thicker case

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Mainstream picks· 8

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

Patek Philippe Grand Complications ref. 5978P-010 Platinum
Patek Philippe

Grand Complications ref. 5978P-010 Platinum

  • $337,585 recorded MSRP, $260,985 lower
  • 42 mm case, 2 mm wider
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 3.7 mm thicker case

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Blancpain Villeret Répétition Minutes
Blancpain

Villeret Répétition Minutes

  • $438,600 recorded MSRP, $159,970 lower
  • Same 40 mm case diameter
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 1 mm thicker case

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Blancpain Villeret Répétition Minutes
Blancpain

Villeret Répétition Minutes

  • $389,800 recorded MSRP, $208,770 lower
  • 38 mm case, 2 mm narrower
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 0.8 mm thicker case

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A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar Lumen
A. Lange & Söhne

Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar Lumen

  • $530,000 recorded MSRP, $68,570 lower
  • 41.9 mm case, 1.9 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.5 mm thicker case

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Patek Philippe Complications 5249
Patek Philippe

Complications 5249

  • $411,388 recorded MSRP, $187,182 lower
  • 43 mm case, 3 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thicker case

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Blancpain Villeret Tourbillon Carrousel
Blancpain

Villeret Tourbillon Carrousel

  • $466,900 recorded MSRP, $131,670 lower
  • 44.6 mm case, 4.6 mm wider
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 1.4 mm thicker case

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Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Chronograph Cathedral Minute Repeater Polished Titanium 45mm
Hublot

Big Bang Tourbillon Chronograph Cathedral Minute Repeater Polished Titanium 45mm

  • $338,000 recorded MSRP, $260,570 lower
  • 42 mm case, 2 mm wider
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic

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Omega Speedmaster Chrono Chime Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 45mm
Omega

Speedmaster Chrono Chime Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 45mm

  • 45 mm case, 5 mm wider
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 6.7 mm thicker case

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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.

Patek Philippe Complications 5326
Patek Philippe

Complications 5326

  • $92,023 recorded MSRP, $506,547 lower
  • 41 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.5 mm thicker case

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Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Complet

  • $37,700 recorded MSRP, $560,870 lower
  • Same 40 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.4 mm thicker case

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Patek Philippe Complications 5224
Patek Philippe

Complications 5224

  • $67,267 recorded MSRP, $531,303 lower
  • 42 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.7 mm thinner case

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Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate
Blancpain

Villeret Ultraplate

  • $33,200 recorded MSRP, $565,370 lower
  • Same 40 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

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

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A. Lange & Söhne 1815 "Homage to Walter Lange" - 297.026
A. Lange & Söhne

1815 "Homage to Walter Lange" - 297.026

  • 40.5 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 0.2 mm thicker case

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A. Lange & Söhne 1815 TOURBILLON HANDWERKSKUNST - 730.048
A. Lange & Söhne

1815 TOURBILLON HANDWERKSKUNST - 730.048

  • 39.5 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 0.6 mm thicker case

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Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate
Blancpain

Villeret Ultraplate

  • $32,300 recorded MSRP, $566,270 lower
  • Same 40 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.1 mm thicker case

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A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph
A. Lange & Söhne

1815 Chronograph

  • 39.5 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 0.5 mm thicker case

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Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Tourbillon
Frederique Constant

Manufacture Classic Tourbillon

  • $34,995 recorded MSRP, $563,575 lower
  • 39 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.5 mm thicker case

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Rolex 1908
Rolex

1908

  • $33,600 recorded MSRP, $564,970 lower
  • 39 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

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

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Hublot Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic
Hublot

Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic

  • $151,000 recorded MSRP, $447,570 lower
  • 42 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

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

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Calendar Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Master Control Calendar Stainless Steel

  • $37,400 recorded MSRP, $561,170 lower
  • Same 40 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.4 mm thicker case

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