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Semper & Adhuc Instantanée
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Semper & Adhuc Instantanée

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

Case
37mm
Movement
Manual
Category
Dress
MSRP
$2,892
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Semper & Adhuc Instantanée is the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white ($2,530) — classic dress and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Stowa Marine Classic KS 36 arabic covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Semper & Adhuc Instantanée LIP is the standout microbrand take — same family (Instantanée) and Looks nearly identical.

ColourwayPick a colorway to match a specific dial
48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Semper & Adhuc Instantanée LIP
Semper & Adhucmicro

Instantanée LIP

 
37mm·Manual
$2,313MSRP
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Farer LISSOM
Farermicro

LISSOM

5 variants
38mm·Manual
$1,150MSRP
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anOrdain Model 2
anOrdainmicro

Model 2

3 variants
38mm·Manual
$2,673MSRP
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anOrdain Model 1
anOrdainmicro
Model 2

Model 1

4 variants · Model 2
38mm·Manual
$1,334MSRP
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anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal
anOrdainmicro

Model 1 Precious Metal

3 variants
38mm·Manual
$1,905MSRP
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Arsene Lippens Classico
Arsene Lippensmicro

Classico

2 variants
37.5mm·Manual
$1,490MSRP
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Archimede Watches Klassik
Archimede Watchesmicro

Klassik

4 variants
39/42mm·Automatic
$1,115MSRP
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Bernhardt Captain
Bernhardtmicro

Captain

7 variants
38mm·Automatic
$749MSRP
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Halcyon Watch Poise
Halcyon Watchmicro

Poise

4 variants
37mm·Manual
$949MSRP
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Jack Mason Ellum Manual Wind
Jack Masonmicro

Ellum Manual Wind

6 variants
38mm·Manual
$799MSRP
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Alexander James Watches Moon 38
Alexander James Watchesmicro

Moon 38

2 variants
38mm·Quartz
$100MSRP
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DuFrane Watches Westlake 36mm Manual Wind Dress Watch
DuFrane Watchesmicro

Westlake 36mm Manual Wind Dress Watch

3 variants
36mm·Manual
$1,299MSRP
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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white
NOMOS Glashütte

Ludwig 38 enamel white

2 variants · Ludwig
37.5mm·Manual
$2,530MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Orion
NOMOS Glashütte

Orion

Ref. 309
35mm·Manual
$2,800MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik champagne
NOMOS Glashütte

Ludwig neomatik champagne

2 variants · Ludwig
36mm·Automatic
$4,190MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch GL0120
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch GL0120

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,850MSRP
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Sartory Billard SB05
Sartory Billard

SB05

 
38.5mm·Manual
—MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Classic Moonphase 40mm Automatic Watch GL0115
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Moonphase 40mm Automatic Watch GL0115

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,650MSRP
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Longines Master Collection 34mm
Longines

Master Collection 34mm

3 variants · Master Collection
34mm·Automatic
$2,500MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch GL0121
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch GL0121

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,850MSRP
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Oris Artelier Complication
Oris

Artelier Complication

3 variants · Artelier
39.5mm·Automatic
$3,150MSRP
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Fears Brunswick
Fears

Brunswick

3 variants
38mm·Manual
$3,125MSRP
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Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Moonphase Date
Frederique Constant

Manufacture Classic Moonphase Date

 
40mm·Automatic
$3,995MSRP
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Longines LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION
Longines
Master Collection

LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION

2 variants · Master Collection
38.5mm·Automatic
$2,850MSRP
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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.

Stowa Marine Classic KS 36 arabic
Stowamicro

Marine Classic KS 36 arabic

2 variants
36mm·Manual
—MSRP
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Stowa Antea Classic KS
Stowamicro

Antea Classic KS

3 variants
35.5mm·Manual
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Semper & Adhuc Instantanée
Stowa Marine Classic / Marine
Stowamicro

Marine Classic / Marine

5 variants
36/40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Semper & Adhuc Instantanée
Frederique Constant Classics Quartz Moonphase
Frederique Constant

Classics Quartz Moonphase

3 variants
39mm·Quartz
$995MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Auto

8 variants · Ref. H36105140
34/38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
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Orient Bambino No Date
Orient

Bambino No Date

4 variants
38.4mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
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Frederique Constant Classics Moneta Moonphase
Frederique Constant

Classics Moneta Moonphase

6 variants
37mm·Quartz
$1,195MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Auto

5 variants · Ref. H32255730
30/34/36/40mm·Automatic
$1,125MSRP
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Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto Date
Orient

75th Anniversary Stretto Date

2 variants · 75th
38.5mm·Automatic
$395MSRP
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Bulova Beige Dial Leather Strap Nothing But The Best 96B483
Bulova
Frank Sinatra

Beige Dial Leather Strap Nothing But The Best 96B483

2 variants
37mm·Automatic
$775MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Thinline Auto

4 variants · Ref. H38525121
40mm·Automatic
$1,145MSRP
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Tissot Heritage 1938
Tissot

Heritage 1938

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Ming 27.02 Concept/Special Edition/Ultra Thin
Ming

27.02 Concept/Special Edition/Ultra Thin

3 variants
38mm·Manual
—MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Orion gold neomatik
NOMOS Glashütte

Orion gold neomatik

2 variants · Orion
36.4mm·Automatic
$16,400MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Lambda 39
NOMOS Glashütte

Lambda 39

2 variants · Lambda
39mm·Manual
$24,800MSRP
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Ming 27.01 Ultra Thin
Ming

27.01 Ultra Thin

 
38mm·Manual
—MSRP
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Garrick S7 Timepiece
Garrick

S7 Timepiece

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$9,525MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Lux white gold
NOMOS Glashütte

Lux white gold

2 variants · Lux
36mm·Manual
$27,500MSRP
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez Vous Night and Day Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Rendez Vous Night and Day Stainless Steel

4 variants · Rendez Vous
34mm·Automatic
$13,500MSRP
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A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Updown
A. Lange & Söhne

1815 Updown

2 variants · 1815
39mm·Manual
$39,600MSRP
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A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin
A. Lange & Söhne

Saxonia Thin

7 variants · Saxonia
37/39/40mm·Manual
$27,000MSRP
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Blancpain Villeret Quantième Phases de Lune
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Phases de Lune

2 variants · Villeret
33.2mm·Automatic
$14,600MSRP
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Grand Seiko SLGW005
Grand Seiko
Evolution 9

SLGW005

 
38.8mm·Manual
$9,700MSRP
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A. Lange & Söhne 1815 THIN HONEYGOLD “Homage to F. A. Lange” - 239.050
A. Lange & Söhne

1815 THIN HONEYGOLD “Homage to F. A. Lange” - 239.050

 
38mm·Manual
—MSRP
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