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Ressence TYPE 2
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Alternatives to the Ressence TYPE 2

47 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 is the Ming 20.01 Series ($49,000) — visually similar and Sapphire. If price is the constraint, the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Arktis at $15,873 (vs $63,100 for the TYPE 2) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (ETA 2892-A2) and Same family (TYPE). Stepping up, the Patek Philippe Grand Complications 6104 ($532,759) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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47 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Ressence TYPE 2 Anthracite
Ressencemicro

TYPE 2 Anthracite

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

TYPE 1 Slim

4 variants
42mm·Automatic
$24,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
Ressence TYPE 8
Ressencemicro

TYPE 8

2 variants
42.9mm·Automatic
$17,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
Andersmann Watch Co CLASSIC 300M ANN0131
Andersmann Watch Comicro

CLASSIC 300M ANN0131

 
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,280MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
Andersmann Watch Co BRONZE ANN0931
Andersmann Watch Comicro

BRONZE ANN0931

 
44mm·Automatic·1000m WR
$1,888MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
Kleynod Men's watch K 30-636
Kleynodmicro

Men's watch K 30-636

2 variants
44mm·Automatic
$890MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
Andersmann Watch Co BRONZE ANN0933
Andersmann Watch Comicro

BRONZE ANN0933

 
44mm·Automatic·1000m WR
$1,888MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
Kleynod Men's watch К 25-606
Kleynodmicro

Men's watch К 25-606

2 variants
44mm·Automatic
$860MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
CIGA Design BLACK STAR
CIGA Designmicro

BLACK STAR

 
46mm·Automatic
$1,980MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
Robot Watches LEGENDS JOSEF MAŠÍN
Robot Watchesmicro

LEGENDS JOSEF MAŠÍN

 
44mm·Manual·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
CIGA Design MOON WALKER
CIGA Designmicro

MOON WALKER

 
46mm·Automatic
$1,699MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
Kobold Soarway Transglobe
Koboldmicro

Soarway Transglobe

 
44mm·Automatic
$10,950MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2

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.

Ming 20.01 Series
Ming

20.01 Series

2 variants
41.5mm·Manual
$49,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
IWC Schaffhausen Iw503701/Iw503702 Portugieser Perpetual Calendar
IWC Schaffhausen
Portugieser

Iw503701/Iw503702 Portugieser Perpetual Calendar

4 variants · Portugieser
44.4mm·Automatic
$56,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
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
Bremont Altitude Perpetual Calendar GMT
Bremont

Altitude Perpetual Calendar GMT

2 variants · Altitude
42mm·Automatic
$38,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
IWC Schaffhausen Iw344001 Portugieser Yacht Club Moon Tide
IWC Schaffhausen
Portugieser

Iw344001 Portugieser Yacht Club Moon Tide

Ref. IW344001
44.6mm·Automatic
$44,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
Patek Philippe Complications 5326
Patek Philippemicro

Complications 5326

Ref. 5326
41mm·Automatic
$92,023MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5968
Patek Philippemicro

Aquanaut 5968

4 variants · Aquanaut
42.2mm·Automatic
$61,766MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
Blancpain Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel
Blancpain

Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel

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

Lange 1 Perpetual Calendar

3 variants · Lange 1
41.9mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
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
Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement
Linde Werdelin

Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement

 
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$35,556MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
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

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 Arktis
Linde Werdelin

Spidolite Arktis

 
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$15,873MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
Linde Werdelin Spidolite White Dial
Linde Werdelin

Spidolite White Dial

 
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$7,619MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
IWC Schaffhausen Iw328601 Pilots Venturer Vertical Drive
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw328601 Pilots Venturer Vertical Drive

Ref. IW328601
44.4mm·Automatic·100m WR
$28,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
Linde Werdelin Spidolite Nord
Linde Werdelin

Spidolite Nord

 
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$15,873MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
Hublot Classic Fusion Titanium Blue 45mm
Hublot

Classic Fusion Titanium Blue 45mm

7 variants · Classic Fusion
33/42mm·Automatic
$6,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
Schofield Strange Lights
Schofield

Strange Lights

2 variants · Strange Lights — Nqg
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$6,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
Bremont Williams Racing
Bremont

Williams Racing

7 variants · Ref. WR-22-SS-R-S
43mm·Automatic
$7,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
Panerai Luminor Dieci Giorni GMT
Panerai

Luminor Dieci Giorni GMT

Ref. PAM01482
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
Tudor Pelagos FXD
Tudor

Pelagos FXD

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
Panerai Submersible Marina Militare
Panerai

Submersible Marina Militare

3 variants · Submersible
44/47mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
Panerai Luminor Chrono
Panerai

Luminor Chrono

5 variants · Luminor
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
Ming 29.01 Worldtimer
Ming

29.01 Worldtimer

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
$24,075MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2

Pricier alternatives· 11

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

Patek Philippe Grand Complications 6104
Patek Philippemicro

Grand Complications 6104

5 variants · Grand Complications
44mm·Automatic
$532,759MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
Patek Philippe Grand Complications 6159
Patek Philippemicro

Grand Complications 6159

Ref. 6159
39.5mm·Automatic
$130,033MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
Patek Philippe Grand Complications 6102
Patek Philippemicro

Grand Complications 6102

2 variants · Grand Complications
44mm·Automatic
$388,598MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
Otsuka Lotec 6号
Otsuka Lotec

6号

 
42.6mm·Automatic
$495,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
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
Blancpain Villeret Carrousel Répétition Minutes
Blancpain

Villeret Carrousel Répétition Minutes

Ref. 0235-3631-55B
45mm·Automatic
$603,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
Blancpain Villeret Tourbillon Carrousel
Blancpain

Villeret Tourbillon Carrousel

Ref. 2322-3631-55B
44.6mm·Manual
$466,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
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
Blancpain Villeret Tourbillon Carrousel
Blancpain

Villeret Tourbillon Carrousel

Ref. 2322-3653-55B
44.6mm·Manual
$466,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
Omega De Ville Tourbillon Co Axial Master Chronometer 43mm
Omega

De Ville Tourbillon Co Axial Master Chronometer 43mm

2 variants · De Ville
43mm·Manual
$237,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Ressence TYPE 2
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
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