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RGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the RGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs

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

Case
38.2mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$7,950
The short answer

The closest alternative to the RGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs is the LONGINES TUXEDO ($3,900) — racing chrono and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Nivada Grenchen Autochron at $2,495 (vs $7,950 for the Model 455 Classic Chronographs) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Arsene Lippens Visionario is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Valjoux 7750) and Racing chrono. Stepping up, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronograph Calendar Pink Gold ($20,700) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

54 matches

Microbrand picks· 15

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

Arsene Lippens Visionario
Arsene Lippensmicro

Visionario

8 variants
39.5mm·Automatic
$2,634MSRP
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Kobold Rattrapante Chronograph
Koboldmicro

Rattrapante Chronograph

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,500MSRP
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Kobold Régulateur Handwound
Koboldmicro
kobold r gulateur handwound

Régulateur Handwound

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$4,250MSRP
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Limes Pharo Chronograph
Limesmicro

Pharo Chronograph

2 variants
40.5mm·Automatic
$2,980MSRP
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Lebois & Co Pulse Chronograph 324.472
Lebois & Comicro
Heritage Chronograph

Pulse Chronograph 324.472

Ref. 324.472
39mm·Manual
$3,813MSRP
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Seagull 1963 Series Archimedean Spiral Pulsometer Scale Gradué Pour 30 Pulsations 40mm
Seagullmicro
Seagull 1963

1963 Series Archimedean Spiral Pulsometer Scale Gradué Pour 30 Pulsations 40mm

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
$629MSRP
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Lebois & Co Baton Chronograph 324.478
Lebois & Comicro
Heritage Chronograph

Baton Chronograph 324.478

Ref. 324.478
39mm·Manual
$3,813MSRP
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AV86 1564 Chronodate Automatic
AV86micro

1564 Chronodate Automatic

13 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$599MSRP
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Seagull Heritage Series Tourbillon Watch Complete Calendar 41mm
Seagullmicro
Tourbillon

Heritage Series Tourbillon Watch Complete Calendar 41mm

2 variants
41mm·Automatic
$3,969MSRP
vsCompare with the RGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs
1963 Watches Air Force Edition 1963 Seagull Movement
1963 Watchesmicro

Air Force Edition 1963 Seagull Movement

4 variants
38/40/42mm·Manual
$478MSRP
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Feynman Timekeepers Feynman One
Feynman Timekeepersmicro
One

Feynman One

21 variants
39mm·Manual
$1,045MSRP
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Haim Watch Company Annum
Haim Watch Companymicro

Annum

3 variants
38mm·Automatic
$2,050MSRP
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Héron Watches Mirabel GMT
Héron Watchesmicro

Mirabel GMT

4 variants
37.5mm·Automatic
$690MSRP
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ChronoSwiss Lunar Chronograph
ChronoSwissmicro

Lunar Chronograph

2 variants
41mm·Automatic
$11,800MSRP
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Oblvlo IM Mechanical
Oblvlomicro
IM Series

IM Mechanical

 
42mm·Automatic
$178MSRP
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Mainstream picks· 15

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price: same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Longines LONGINES TUXEDO
Longines
Tuxedo

LONGINES TUXEDO

Ref. L2.830.4.93.0
40mm·Automatic
$3,900MSRP
vsCompare with the RGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs
Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
Longines

MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE

7 variants · Master Collection Moonphase
40/42mm·Automatic
$4,400MSRP
vsCompare with the RGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs
Yema Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series Limited Edition
Yema

Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series Limited Edition

2 variants · Rallygraf
41mm·Automatic
$2,390MSRP
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RGM Watches Model 222-RR
RGM Watches

Model 222-RR

 
41mm·Manual
$8,950MSRP
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Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
Longines

MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE

3 variants · Master Collection Moonphase
40mm·Automatic
$4,150MSRP
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Breitling Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute
Breitling

Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute

3 variants · Navitimer
41mm·Manual
$12,650MSRP
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Breitling Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar
Breitling

Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar

4 variants · Navitimer
43mm·Automatic
$30,200MSRP
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Bremont Altitude Chronograph
Bremont

Altitude Chronograph

4 variants · Altitude
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,300MSRP
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Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Perpetual Calendar
Frederique Constant

Manufacture Classic Perpetual Calendar

 
40mm·Automatic
$9,995MSRP
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Yema Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series
Yema

Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series

3 variants · Rallygraf
39mm·Quartz
$449MSRP
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Polaris Chronograph Stainless Steel

3 variants · Polaris
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$16,700MSRP
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Junghans Meister Chronoscope, Date English
Junghans

Meister Chronoscope, Date English

9 variants
40.7mm·Automatic
$2,900MSRP
vsCompare with the RGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs
Fears Garrick (White)
Fears

Garrick (White)

 
42mm·Manual·100m WR
$22,225MSRP
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw501705 Portugieser Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Portugieser

Iw501705 Portugieser Automatic

4 variants · Portugieser
42.4mm·Automatic
$13,900MSRP
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A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar
A. Lange & Söhne

1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar

3 variants · 1815
41.9mm·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.

Nivada Grenchen Autochron
Nivada Grenchen

Autochron

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,495MSRP
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Tissot Telemeter 1938
Tissot
Heritage

Telemeter 1938

2 variants
42mm·Automatic
$2,400MSRP
vsCompare with the RGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs
Damasko DC58
Damaskomicro

DC58

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the RGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs
Damasko DC56
Damaskomicro

DC56

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Longines
Heritage

The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph

Ref. L2.733.4.02.2
39mm·Automatic
$3,300MSRP
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Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH
Longines

MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH

3 variants · Ref. L2.759.4.78.3
40/42mm·Automatic
$3,650MSRP
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Damasko DC57
Damaskomicro

DC57

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Yema Navygraf Chrono
Yema

Navygraf Chrono

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,999MSRP
vsCompare with the RGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs
Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz
Nivada Grenchen

Chronoking Mecaquartz

 
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$610MSRP
vsCompare with the RGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs
Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H

5 variants · Ref. H38429110
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,495MSRP
vsCompare with the RGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs
Sinn 103 St Ty Hd
Sinn
Series 103

103 St Ty Hd

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,797MSRP
vsCompare with the RGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs
Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono

4 variants · Ref. H38416111
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,645MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronograph Calendar Pink Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Master Control Chronograph Calendar Pink Gold

2 variants · Master Control
40mm·Automatic
$20,700MSRP
vsCompare with the RGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs
Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 38.5mm Pink Gold Watch
Vacheron Constantin

Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 38.5mm Pink Gold Watch

Ref. 5000H/000R-B059 (X50RH162)
38.5mm·Manual
$72,500MSRP
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A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph
A. Lange & Söhne

1815 Chronograph

4 variants · 1815
39.5mm·Manual
—MSRP
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RGM Watches Model 25
RGM Watches

Model 25

 
40mm·Automatic
$17,900MSRP
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen
Portugieser

Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph

4 variants · Portugieser
41mm·Automatic
$23,500MSRP
vsCompare with the RGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs
Patek Philippe Complications 4947
Patek Philippemicro

Complications 4947

Ref. 4947
38mm·Automatic
$57,890MSRP
vsCompare with the RGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph 38mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph 38mm

2 variants · Royal Oak
38mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Panerai Luminor Chrono
Panerai

Luminor Chrono

5 variants · Luminor
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the RGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs
Breitling Avi 1953 Edition
Breitling
Classic Avi

Avi 1953 Edition

2 variants · Classic Avi
41mm·Manual
$27,150MSRP
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw344602 Portofino Perpetual Calendar
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw344602 Portofino Perpetual Calendar

Ref. IW344601
40mm·Automatic
$26,500MSRP
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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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A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Rattrapante
A. Lange & Söhne

1815 Rattrapante

Ref. 425.025
41.2mm·Manual
—MSRP
vsCompare with the RGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs
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