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Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite

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

Case
45mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$63,100
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite is the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport ($39,350) — racing chrono and Visually similar. If price is the constraint, the Linde Werdelin Spidolite White Dial at $7,619 (vs $63,100 for the TYPE 2 Anthracite) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Ressence TYPE 2 is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (ETA 2892-A2) and Same family (TYPE). Stepping up, the Massena LAB Chronograph Monopoussoir Sylvain Pinaud x Massena LAB ($180,000) 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.

Ressence TYPE 2
Ressencemicro

TYPE 2

2 variants
45mm·Automatic
$63,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Ressence TYPE 1 Slim
Ressencemicro

TYPE 1 Slim

4 variants
42mm·Automatic
$24,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Ressence TYPE 1 Squared
Ressencemicro

TYPE 1 Squared

3 variants
41.5mm·Automatic
$24,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Kobold Soarway Transglobe
Koboldmicro

Soarway Transglobe

 
44mm·Automatic
$10,950MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Andersmann Watch Co CLASSIC 300M ANN0131
Andersmann Watch Comicro

CLASSIC 300M ANN0131

 
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,280MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
BEHRENS Perigee Watch
BEHRENSmicro

Perigee Watch

 
43mm·Automatic
$13,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Pequignet Royale Grand Sport
Pequignetmicro

Royale Grand Sport

3 variants
44mm·Automatic
$8,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Loresum LS01
Loresummicro
LS03

LS01

9 variants
42mm·Automatic
$1,825MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Beijing Watches Star Trail Time Hunter Mechanical Watch 42mm
Beijing Watchesmicro
Star Hunter

Star Trail Time Hunter Mechanical Watch 42mm

2 variants
42.5mm·Automatic
$519MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
22 Studio 4D Concrete Watch Automatic 45mm Tiger Edition_New Classic
22 Studiomicro

4D Concrete Watch Automatic 45mm Tiger Edition_New Classic

2 variants
45mm·Automatic
$1,155MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Pequignet Royale Origine Réserve de Marche
Pequignetmicro

Royale Origine Réserve de Marche

4 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Pequignet Royale Paris Réserve de Marche
Pequignetmicro

Royale Paris Réserve de Marche

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite

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.

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport

Ref. CBU5080.FT6272
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$39,350MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Blancpain Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel
Blancpain

Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel

Ref. 0888I-3431-55B
45.2mm·Automatic
$120,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Blancpain Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel
Blancpain

Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel

Ref. 0888F-3431-55B
45.2mm·Automatic
$120,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Blancpain Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel
Blancpain

Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel

Ref. 0888G-3431-55B
45.2mm·Automatic
$120,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar
A. Lange & Söhne

Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar

2 variants · Lange 1
41.9mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Patek Philippe Cubitus 5822
Patek Philippemicro

Cubitus 5822

Ref. 5822
45mm·Automatic
$97,525MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Breitling Premier B21 Chronograph Tourbillon 42 Gaston Breitling
Breitling

Premier B21 Chronograph Tourbillon 42 Gaston Breitling

Ref. JB2120A61B1P1
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$77,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Jumping Seconds
A. Lange & Söhne

Richard Lange Jumping Seconds

2 variants · Richard Lange
39.9mm·Manual
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Rattrapante
A. Lange & Söhne

1815 Rattrapante

Ref. 425.025
41.2mm·Manual
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph King Gold Blue 45mm
Hublot

Classic Fusion Chronograph King Gold Blue 45mm

3 variants · Classic Fusion
45mm·Automatic
$32,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Patek Philippe Complications 5924
Patek Philippemicro

Complications 5924

2 variants · Complications
42mm·Automatic
$88,648MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
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 2 Anthracite

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.

Linde Werdelin Spidolite White Dial
Linde Werdelin

Spidolite White Dial

 
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$7,619MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Panerai Luminor Chrono
Panerai

Luminor Chrono

5 variants · Luminor
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Panerai Luminor Chrono Navy SEALs
Panerai

Luminor Chrono Navy SEALs

Ref. PAM01409
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Panerai Luminor Chrono Flyback Luna Rossa Titanio
Panerai

Luminor Chrono Flyback Luna Rossa Titanio

Ref. PAM01654
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Linde Werdelin Spidolite Silver Dial
Linde Werdelin

Spidolite Silver Dial

 
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$8,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Hublot Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic
Hublot
Big Bang

Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic

5 variants · Big Bang
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$23,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Linde Werdelin Oktopus Black Dial
Linde Werdelin

Oktopus Black Dial

 
46mm·Automatic
$9,206MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Breitling Super Avi B04 Chronograph GMT 46 P 51 Mustang
Breitling
Classic Avi

Super Avi B04 Chronograph GMT 46 P 51 Mustang

2 variants · Classic Avi
46mm·Automatic·100m WR
$12,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport Th Carbonspring
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport Th Carbonspring

Ref. CBU5091.FT6305
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Fortis

Flieger F-43 Bicompax

5 variants · Flieger
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,180MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Geographic Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Polaris Geographic Stainless Steel

Ref. Q9078640
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$19,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport

4 variants · Carrera
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$9,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Massena LAB Chronograph Monopoussoir Sylvain Pinaud x Massena LAB
Massena LAB

Chronograph Monopoussoir Sylvain Pinaud x Massena LAB

 
42mm·Manual
$180,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Otsuka Lotec 6号
Otsuka Lotec

6号

 
42.6mm·Automatic
$495,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Otsuka Lotec 7.5号
Otsuka Lotec

7.5号

 
40mm·Automatic
$396,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
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
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Patek Philippe Cubitus 5840
Patek Philippemicro

Cubitus 5840

Ref. 5840
45mm·Automatic
$187,547MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Patek Philippe Grand Complications 6159
Patek Philippemicro

Grand Complications 6159

Ref. 6159
39.5mm·Automatic
$130,033MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Chronograph Cathedral Minute Repeater Polished Titanium 45mm
Hublot

Big Bang Tourbillon Chronograph Cathedral Minute Repeater Polished Titanium 45mm

Ref. 404.NS.0110.RX
45mm·Manual
$338,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Patek Philippe Grand Complications 5236
Patek Philippemicro

Grand Complications 5236

3 variants · Grand Complications
41.3mm·Automatic
$156,039MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
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
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Blancpain Villeret Équation du Temps Marchante
Blancpain

Villeret Équation du Temps Marchante

Ref. 6638-3431-55B
42mm·Automatic
$263,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Omega Specialities Olympic 1932 Chrono Chime
Omega

Specialities Olympic 1932 Chrono Chime

Ref. 522.53.45.52.04.001
45mm·Manual
$586,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Bell & Ross BR-X1 TOURBILLON  SAPPHIRE CHRONOGRAPH
Bell & Ross

BR-X1 TOURBILLON SAPPHIRE CHRONOGRAPH

4 variants · BR X1
45mm·Manual
$486,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
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