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Watches/Alternatives/Patek Philippe Complications 5231

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Alternatives to the Patek Philippe Complications 5231

Reference 5231

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Case diameter
38.5 mm
Lug-to-lug
Not recorded
Movement
Automatic
Catalog MSRP
$107,402
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Closest catalog matchPatek Philippe Calatrava 508838 mm case, 0.5 mm narrowerSee the match ↓
Lower recorded MSRPHaim Watch Company Viajero GMT$900 recorded MSRP, $106,502 lowerSee the match ↓

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41 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Discover smaller makers with catalog similarities to this watch.

Haim Watch Company Viajero GMT
Haim Watch Company

Viajero GMT

  • $900 recorded MSRP, $106,502 lower
  • Same 38.5 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.8 mm thicker case

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Apiar Gen1.1 Underground
Apiar

Gen1.1 Underground

  • $4,331 recorded MSRP, $103,071 lower
  • 39 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thinner case

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Beijing Watches Enamel Dragon and Phoenix Watch 40mm
Beijing Watches

Enamel Dragon and Phoenix Watch 40mm

  • $18,399 recorded MSRP, $89,003 lower
  • 40 mm case, 1.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.4 mm thinner case

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Lucky Harvey Dynasty Series Rose Gold Titanium Chiming Genghis Khan Limited Edition
Lucky Harvey

Dynasty Series Rose Gold Titanium Chiming Genghis Khan Limited Edition

  • $2,199 recorded MSRP, $105,203 lower
  • 39 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.2 mm thinner case

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Atelier Caradant CityMaps
Atelier Caradant

CityMaps

  • $1,118 recorded MSRP, $106,284 lower
  • 39 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.2 mm thicker case

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Beaufort Permian Rift
Beaufort

Permian Rift

  • $559 recorded MSRP, $106,843 lower
  • 38 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.6 mm thicker case

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BEHRENS Rotary Watch
BEHRENS

Rotary Watch

  • $4,955 recorded MSRP, $102,447 lower
  • 42 mm case, 3.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

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

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Apiar Gen1.1 Night Tube
Apiar

Gen1.1 Night Tube

  • $4,331 recorded MSRP, $103,071 lower
  • 39 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thinner case

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Beijing Watches Enamel Dragon Watch Limited Edition 42mm
Beijing Watches

Enamel Dragon Watch Limited Edition 42mm

  • $2,899 recorded MSRP, $104,503 lower
  • 42 mm case, 3.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

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

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Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo
Cincinnati Watch Company

Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo

  • $1,995 recorded MSRP, $105,407 lower
  • 38 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic

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Gurlevik The Sphere
Gurlevik

The Sphere

  • $299 recorded MSRP, $107,103 lower
  • 42 mm case, 3.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.8 mm thicker case

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Lucky Harvey Craftsmanship Series Chiming Horse Limited Edition Automatic Watch
Lucky Harvey

Craftsmanship Series Chiming Horse Limited Edition Automatic Watch

  • $2,399 recorded MSRP, $105,003 lower
  • 39 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.4 mm thinner case

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Mainstream picks· 12

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

Patek Philippe Calatrava 5088
Patek Philippe

Calatrava 5088

  • 38 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.9 mm thinner case. $120,074 recorded MSRP, $12,672 higher

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Blancpain Villeret Tourbillon 8 Jours
Blancpain

Villeret Tourbillon 8 Jours

  • 37.5 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.2 mm thicker case. $165,100 recorded MSRP, $57,698 higher

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Blancpain Métiers d'Art Damasquinée
Blancpain

Métiers d'Art Damasquinée

  • 45 mm case, 6.5 mm wider
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 1.9 mm thinner case

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Blancpain Villeret Carrousel Volant Une Minute
Blancpain

Villeret Carrousel Volant Une Minute

  • 40 mm case, 1.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.6 mm thicker case. $183,100 recorded MSRP, $75,698 higher

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Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 38.5mm Pink Gold Watch
Vacheron Constantin

Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 38.5mm Pink Gold Watch

  • $72,500 recorded MSRP, $34,902 lower
  • Same 38.5 mm case diameter
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 0.7 mm thicker case

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Patek Philippe Grand Complications 5327
Patek Philippe

Grand Complications 5327

  • 39 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.5 mm thinner case. $120,656 recorded MSRP, $13,254 higher

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Garrick S3 Deadbeat Seconds - Power Reserve Gold
Garrick

S3 Deadbeat Seconds - Power Reserve Gold

  • $60,325 recorded MSRP, $47,077 lower
  • 42 mm case, 3.5 mm wider
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 0.8 mm thicker case

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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

  • $100,000 recorded MSRP, $7,402 lower
  • 36.5 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.8 mm thinner case

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A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Moon Phase
A. Lange & Söhne

Lange 1 Moon Phase

  • $60,900 recorded MSRP, $46,502 lower
  • Same 38.5 mm case diameter
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic

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A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Annual Calendar
A. Lange & Söhne

1815 Annual Calendar

  • $58,600 recorded MSRP, $48,802 lower
  • 40 mm case, 1.5 mm wider
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 0.1 mm thinner case

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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, 3.5 mm wider
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 0.8 mm thicker case

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Grand Seiko SBGZ011
Grand Seiko

SBGZ011

  • $84,000 recorded MSRP, $23,402 lower
  • 40 mm case, 1.5 mm wider
What changes

Spring Drive movement instead of automatic. 0.6 mm thinner 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.

Vacheron Constantin Métiers d'Art The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Horse 40mm Platinum Watch
Vacheron Constantin

Métiers d'Art The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Horse 40mm Platinum Watch

  • 40 mm case, 1.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.5 mm thicker case

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Vacheron Constantin Métiers d'Art Tribute to Great Civilisations Buste d'Akhénaton 42mm White Gold Watch
Vacheron Constantin

Métiers d'Art Tribute to Great Civilisations Buste d'Akhénaton 42mm White Gold Watch

  • 42 mm case, 3.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.7 mm thicker case

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Calibre
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Master Grande Tradition Calibre

  • 32.3 mm case, 6.2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thicker case

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Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie "150ᵀᴴ Anniversary" 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Code 11.59 Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie "150ᵀᴴ Anniversary" 41mm

  • 41 mm case, 2.5 mm wider
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic

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Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon 38mm
Audemars Piguet

Code 11.59 Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon 38mm

  • 38 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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Vacheron Constantin Métiers d'Art Tribute to Great Civilisations Lamassu de Sargon II 42mm White Gold Watch
Vacheron Constantin

Métiers d'Art Tribute to Great Civilisations Lamassu de Sargon II 42mm White Gold Watch

  • 42 mm case, 3.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.7 mm thicker case

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Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Tourbillon
Frederique Constant

Manufacture Classic Tourbillon

  • $15,995 recorded MSRP, $91,407 lower
  • 39 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.8 mm thicker case

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Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Perpetual Calendar 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Code 11.59 Perpetual Calendar 41mm

  • 41 mm case, 2.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

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

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Ming 19.03
Ming

19.03

  • 39 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
What changes

0.7 mm thicker case

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Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Tourbillon
Frederique Constant

Manufacture Classic Tourbillon

  • $15,995 recorded MSRP, $91,407 lower
  • 39 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.8 mm thicker case

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A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Tourbillon
A. Lange & Söhne

1815 Tourbillon

  • 39.5 mm case, 1 mm wider
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 0.9 mm thicker case

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Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Complet

  • $37,700 recorded MSRP, $69,702 lower
  • 40 mm case, 1.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.7 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 5531
Patek Philippe

Grand Complications 5531

  • 40.2 mm case, 1.7 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.3 mm thicker case. $825,862 recorded MSRP, $718,460 higher

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Blancpain Métiers d'Art Émail Cloisonné
Blancpain

Métiers d'Art Émail Cloisonné

  • 42 mm case, 3.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thicker case. $263,500 recorded MSRP, $156,098 higher

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Blancpain Métiers d'Art Binchotan
Blancpain

Métiers d'Art Binchotan

  • 42 mm case, 3.5 mm wider
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 0.3 mm thicker case

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Blancpain Métiers d'Art 8 Jours Manuelle
Blancpain

Métiers d'Art 8 Jours Manuelle

  • 42 mm case, 3.5 mm wider
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 0.3 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

  • 41.9 mm case, 3.4 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.8 mm thicker case. $530,000 recorded MSRP, $422,598 higher

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