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Ressence TYPE 1 Squared
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Ressence TYPE 1 Squared

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

Case
41.5mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$24,800
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Ressence TYPE 1 Squared is the Panerai Radiomir — cushion case and Visually similar. If price is the constraint, the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour 'Ultimus' at $3,708 (vs $24,800 for the TYPE 1 Squared) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Ressence TYPE 1 Slim is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (ETA 2892-A2) and Same family (TYPE). Stepping up, the Patek Philippe Complications 5235 ($69,393) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Ressence TYPE 1 Slim
Ressencemicro

TYPE 1 Slim

4 variants
42mm·Automatic
$24,800MSRP
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Ressence TYPE 1 Round
Ressencemicro

TYPE 1 Round

4 variants
42.7mm·Automatic
$24,800MSRP
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Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Ressencemicro

TYPE 2 Anthracite

 
45mm·Automatic
$63,100MSRP
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Laurent Ferrier Square Regulator – Black
Laurent Ferriermicro

Square Regulator – Black

 
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Wancher Watch Fortitude
Wancher Watchmicro

Fortitude

2 variants
42mm·Automatic
$400MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 1 Squared
Omologato Panamericana Chrono
Omologatomicro

Panamericana Chrono

2 variants
41mm·Mecaquartz
$604MSRP
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Oceaneva Mens Tenuis Automatic CalendarThin Watch Blue Rose Gold
Oceanevamicro
Tenuis

Mens Tenuis Automatic CalendarThin Watch Blue Rose Gold

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$799MSRP
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Magrette Tamanuitera
Magrettemicro

Tamanuitera

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,200MSRP
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Laurent Ferrier Sport Traveller – Slate Grey
Laurent Ferriermicro

Sport Traveller – Slate Grey

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$75,067MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 1 Squared
Kobold Lynx Everest
Koboldmicro

Lynx Everest

 
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$15,250MSRP
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PAROS Atlas GMT
PAROSmicro

Atlas GMT

2 variants
42mm·Automatic
$275MSRP
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Direnzo Watches DRZ 02 Black – date
Direnzo Watchesmicro

DRZ 02 Black – date

8 variants
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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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.

Panerai Radiomir
Panerai

Radiomir

5 variants · Ref. PAM01026
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 1 Squared
Panerai Luminor Luna Rossa Chrono
Panerai

Luminor Luna Rossa Chrono

Ref. PAM01768
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Panerai Luminor Due
Panerai

Luminor Due

17 variants · Ref. PAM01123
38/42mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Hublot Square Bang Unico Sapphire 42mm
Hublot
Big Bang

Square Bang Unico Sapphire 42mm

Ref. 821.NX.0170.RX
42mm·Automatic
$26,400MSRP
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TAG Heuer Monaco Split Seconds Chronograph
TAG Heuer

Monaco Split Seconds Chronograph

3 variants · Monaco
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Hublot Square Bang Unico Sapphire 42mm
Hublot
Big Bang

Square Bang Unico Sapphire 42mm

Ref. 821.NM.0170.RX
42mm·Automatic
$27,600MSRP
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Hublot Spirit of Big Bang
Hublot
Big Bang

Spirit of Big Bang

5 variants · Big Bang
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$24,000MSRP
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon Chronograph Openworked Selfwinding 44mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon Chronograph Openworked Selfwinding 44mm

Ref. 26587TI.OO.D031CA.01
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 42mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 42mm

2 variants · Royal Oak Offshore
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Tourbillon Chronograph 43mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Tourbillon Chronograph 43mm

3 variants · Royal Oak Offshore
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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TAG Heuer Monaco Split Seconds Chronograph
TAG Heuer

Monaco Split Seconds Chronograph

Ref. CBW2190.FC8356
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre Chronograph Moon
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Duometre Chronograph Moon

 
42.5mm·Manual
—MSRP
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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.

Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour 'Ultimus'
Fears

Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour 'Ultimus'

 
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,708MSRP
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Fears X James Porter & Son LE
Fears
Brunswick

X James Porter & Son LE

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$3,292MSRP
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Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour
Fears

Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour

7 variants · Brunswick
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,498MSRP
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Bell & Ross BR-03
Bell & Ross

BR-03

3 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,600MSRP
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Bell & Ross BR 03-94 R.S.18
Bell & Ross

BR 03-94 R.S.18

Ref. 10762333749515
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,372MSRP
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Bell & Ross BR-03
Bell & Ross

BR-03

5 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,800MSRP
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Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON
Longines

ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

Ref. L2.839.4.52.2
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,550MSRP
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Breitling Top Time B01 Racing
Breitling

Top Time B01 Racing

3 variants · Top Time
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$8,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 1 Squared
Mido Multifort TV Big Date
Mido

Multifort TV Big Date

Ref. M0495263729100
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,490MSRP
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Bremont Altitude MB Meteor
Bremont

Altitude MB Meteor

7 variants · Altitude
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 1 Squared
Omega Constellation Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

Constellation Co Axial Master Chronometer

16 variants · Constellation
29/39/41mm·Automatic
$7,200MSRP
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Yema Granvelle CMM.29
Yema

Granvelle CMM.29

3 variants · Granvelle
39mm·Automatic
$1,913MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Patek Philippe Complications 5235
Patek Philippemicro

Complications 5235

Ref. 5235
40.5mm·Automatic
$69,393MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 1 Squared
Patek Philippe Complications 5172
Patek Philippemicro

Complications 5172

2 variants · Complications
41mm·Manual
$97,150MSRP
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Massena LAB Chronograph Monopoussoir Sylvain Pinaud x Massena LAB
Massena LAB

Chronograph Monopoussoir Sylvain Pinaud x Massena LAB

 
42mm·Manual
$180,000MSRP
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Patek Philippe Complications 5328
Patek Philippemicro

Complications 5328

Ref. 5328
41mm·Manual
$78,020MSRP
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre Chronograph Moon
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Duometre Chronograph Moon

Ref. Q604848J
42.5mm·Manual
$51,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 1 Squared
Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold
Cartier

Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold

Ref. WGSA0110
39.8mm·Automatic·100m WR
$73,500MSRP
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Otsuka Lotec 6号
Otsuka Lotec

6号

 
42.6mm·Automatic
$495,000MSRP
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Otsuka Lotec 7.5号
Otsuka Lotec

7.5号

 
40mm·Automatic
$396,000MSRP
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Hublot Mp 17 Meca 10 Arsham Splash Titanium Sapphire 42mm
Hublot
Exceptional Timepieces

Mp 17 Meca 10 Arsham Splash Titanium Sapphire 42mm

Ref. 917.NJ.6909.RX
42mm·Manual
$73,000MSRP
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Omega Speedmaster Calibre 321 Chronograph 42mm
Omega

Speedmaster Calibre 321 Chronograph 42mm

Ref. 311.93.42.30.99.001
42mm·Manual
$77,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 1 Squared
A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar Lumen
A. Lange & Söhne

Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar Lumen

Ref. 720.035FE
41.9mm·Automatic
$530,000MSRP
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Breitling Top Time B21 Ford Mustang
Breitling

Top Time B21 Ford Mustang

Ref. NB21251A/L594/645X/E18DSA.6
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$51,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 1 Squared
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