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Patek Philippe Calatrava 5226
Finding alternatives to

Patek Philippe Calatrava 5226

Ref. 5226

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

Case
40mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$47,262
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Patek Philippe Calatrava 5226 is the Vacheron Constantin Fiftysix Self Winding 40mm Pink Gold Watch ($29,200) — common cross-shop and Classic dress. If price is the constraint, the Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 41mm at $17,100 (vs $47,262 for the Calatrava 5226) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the York & Front Watch Co. KOLLEKTION FORT DE LIPPE is the standout microbrand take — classic dress and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5723 ($202,051) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

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

York & Front Watch Co. KOLLEKTION FORT DE LIPPE
York & Front Watch Co.micro

KOLLEKTION FORT DE LIPPE

2 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Patek Philippe Calatrava 5226
Ibarra MARIANO 38MM AUTOMATIC DRESS WATCH
Ibarramicro

MARIANO 38MM AUTOMATIC DRESS WATCH

2 variantsSeries
38mm·Automatic
$265MSRP
—Used
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Ibarra SALVADOR 40MM WORLD TIMER AUTOMATIC TWO-TONE DRESS WATCH
Ibarramicro

SALVADOR 40MM WORLD TIMER AUTOMATIC TWO-TONE DRESS WATCH

3 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic
$331MSRP
—Used
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Balticus Watches Balticus Steersman
Balticus Watchesmicro
Steersman

Balticus Steersman

5 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic
$135MSRP
—Used
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Akrone C-03 Carbon Fury dorée
Akronemicro

C-03 Carbon Fury dorée

6 variantsSeries
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$499MSRP
—Used
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Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton
Zelosmicro

Skyraider 40 Skeleton

5 variantsSkyraider
40mm·Manual
$1,999MSRP
—Used
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Seagull Ultra-thin Couple Watch 18K Gold Business Leisure Calendar 42mm/36mm
Seagullmicro
Dress Watch

Ultra-thin Couple Watch 18K Gold Business Leisure Calendar 42mm/36mm

2 variantsSeries
42mm·Automatic
$1,839MSRP
—Used
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Towson Watch Co RECRUIT
Towson Watch Comicro

RECRUIT

39mm·Automatic
$2,000MSRP
—Used
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Venezianico Redentore Bronzo
Venezianicomicro

Redentore Bronzo

12 variantsRedentore Bronzo
40mm·Automatic
$895MSRP
—Used
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Seagull Extraordinary Series Snowflake Dial Ultra-thin Dress Watch 40mm
Seagullmicro
Dress Watch

Extraordinary Series Snowflake Dial Ultra-thin Dress Watch 40mm

2 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic
$719MSRP
—Used
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Beijing Watches Beihai Park Retro Watch Limited Edition 40mm
Beijing Watchesmicro

Beihai Park Retro Watch Limited Edition 40mm

4 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic
$599MSRP
—Used
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Atelier Caradant Pyramides
Atelier Caradantmicro

Pyramides

2 variantsSeries
39mm·Automatic
$812MSRP
—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.

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
vsCompare with the Patek Philippe Calatrava 5226
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph 41mm

Ref. 26239OR.OO.D821CR.01
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
—Used
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Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Perpetual Calendar
Frederique Constant

Manufacture Classic Perpetual Calendar

40mm·Automatic
$29,995MSRP
—Used
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Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167
Patek Philippemicro

Aquanaut 5167

2 variantsAquanaut
40.8mm·Automatic
$27,257MSRP
—Used
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Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate
Blancpain

Villeret Ultraplate

Ref. 6651-3630-55B
40mm·Automatic
$29,700MSRP
—Used
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph 41mm

Ref. 26239OR.OO.1220OR.02
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Patek Philippe Calatrava 5226
Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5268
Patek Philippemicro

Aquanaut 5268

2 variantsAquanaut
38.8mm·Automatic
$63,516MSRP
—Used
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A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Daymatic Honeygold
A. Lange & Söhne

Lange 1 Daymatic Honeygold

Ref. 320.050
39.5mm·Automatic
—MSRP
—Used
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph "50ᵀᴴ Anniversary" 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph "50ᵀᴴ Anniversary" 41mm

2 variantsRoyal Oak
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
—Used
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Blancpain Villeret Quantième Perpétuel
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Perpétuel

Ref. 6656-3653-55B
40.3mm·Automatic
$66,000MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Patek Philippe Calatrava 5226
Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate
Blancpain

Villeret Ultraplate

Ref. 6653-3630-55B
40mm·Automatic
$32,300MSRP
—Used
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Rolex 1908
Rolex

1908

8 variants1908
39mm·Automatic
$28,850MSRP
—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.

Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 41mm
Omega

De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 41mm

2 variantsDe Ville Prestige
41mm·Automatic
$17,100MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Patek Philippe Calatrava 5226
Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer

34/40mm
15 variantsDe Ville Prestige
34/40mm·Automatic
$8,300MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Patek Philippe Calatrava 5226
Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 41mm
Omega

De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 41mm

2 variantsDe Ville Prestige
41mm·Automatic
$10,100MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Patek Philippe Calatrava 5226
IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

2 variantsPortofino
40mm·Automatic
$15,500MSRP
—Used
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Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate
Blancpain

Villeret Ultraplate

Ref. 6606A-1127-55B
40mm·Automatic
$12,600MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Patek Philippe Calatrava 5226
Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Complet

Ref. 6654N-1142-55B
40.2mm·Automatic
$20,400MSRP
—Used
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

4 variantsPortofino
40mm·Automatic
$5,200MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Patek Philippe Calatrava 5226
Bremont Terra Nova 40.5
Bremont

Terra Nova 40.5

10 variantsTerra Nova
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,250MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Patek Philippe Calatrava 5226
Tissot Gentleman Gold bezel
Tissot

Gentleman Gold bezel

7 variantsGentleman Gold bezel
40mm·Automatic
$2,450MSRP
—Used
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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue
NOMOS Glashütte

Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue

2 variantsTangente
40.5mm·Automatic
$4,970MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Patek Philippe Calatrava 5226
IWC Schaffhausen Iw3583xx Portugieser Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Portugieser

Iw3583xx Portugieser Automatic

3 variantsPortugieser
40.4mm·Automatic
$21,800MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Patek Philippe Calatrava 5226
Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate
Blancpain

Villeret Ultraplate

Ref. 6653Q-1127-55B
40mm·Automatic
$16,700MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Patek Philippe Calatrava 5226
Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Patek Philippe Nautilus 5723
Patek Philippemicro

Nautilus 5723

3 variantsNautilus
40mm·Automatic
$202,051MSRP
—Used
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Blancpain Villeret Équation du Temps Marchante
Blancpain

Villeret Équation du Temps Marchante

Ref. 6638-3631-55B
42mm·Automatic
$250,700MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Patek Philippe Calatrava 5226
Blancpain Villeret Équation du Temps Marchante
Blancpain

Villeret Équation du Temps Marchante

Ref. 6638-3431-55B
42mm·Automatic
$263,500MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Patek Philippe Calatrava 5226
Blancpain Villeret Répétition Minutes
Blancpain

Villeret Répétition Minutes

2 variantsVilleret
40mm·Manual
$438,600MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Patek Philippe Calatrava 5226
Otsuka Lotec 5号改
Otsuka Lotec

5号改

40.5mm·Automatic
$825,000MSRP
—Used
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Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin 36.5mm White Gold Watch
Vacheron Constantin

Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin 36.5mm White Gold Watch

3 variantsTraditionnelle
36.5mm·Automatic
$100,000MSRP
—Used
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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

Ref. 2500V/220P-H028 (X25PH028)
39.5mm·Automatic
$120,000MSRP
—Used
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Omega De Ville Tourbillon Co Axial Master Chronometer 43mm
Omega

De Ville Tourbillon Co Axial Master Chronometer 43mm

2 variantsDe Ville
43mm·Manual
$237,000MSRP
—Used
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Otsuka Lotec 6号
Otsuka Lotec

6号

42.6mm·Automatic
$495,000MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Patek Philippe Calatrava 5226
Citizen Collection Silver Leaf Lacquer Dial Blue
Citizen

Collection Silver Leaf Lacquer Dial Blue

38.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$126,500MSRP
—Used
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Otsuka Lotec 7.5号
Otsuka Lotec

7.5号

40mm·Automatic
$396,000MSRP
—Used
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw545901 Portugieser Hand Wound Tourbillon Day Night
IWC Schaffhausen
Portugieser

Iw545901 Portugieser Hand Wound Tourbillon Day Night

Ref. IW545901
42.4mm·Manual
$97,300MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Patek Philippe Calatrava 5226
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