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TAG Heuer Carrera Split Seconds Chronograph
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the TAG Heuer Carrera Split Seconds Chronograph

Ref. CDD2180.FT8120

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

Case
42mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Chronograph
ComplicationsRattrapante Chronograph
The short answer

The closest alternative to the TAG Heuer Carrera Split Seconds Chronograph is the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph 43mm — racing chrono and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport at $9,000 covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde is the standout microbrand take — racing chrono and Looks nearly identical.

48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Koboldmicro

Phantom SL Avantgarde

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$18,500MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Split Seconds Chronograph
Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari Monza Skeleton
Filippo Loreti Watchesmicro

Ascari Monza Skeleton

6 variants
42mm·Mecaquartz·100m WR
$260MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Split Seconds Chronograph
Kobold Phantom SL
Koboldmicro

Phantom SL

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$16,500MSRP
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Peacock Watches Ultra Speed Chronograph
Peacock Watchesmicro

Ultra Speed Chronograph

4 variants
45mm·Automatic
$1,799MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Split Seconds Chronograph
Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari Skeleton Chrono VK63
Filippo Loreti Watchesmicro
Joker

Ascari Skeleton Chrono VK63

2 variants
42mm·Mecaquartz·100m WR
$249MSRP
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Boderry WINDMILL - Original Skeleton Hi-beat with 72 hrs Power-reserve Automatic Watch
Boderrymicro

WINDMILL - Original Skeleton Hi-beat with 72 hrs Power-reserve Automatic Watch

3 variants
40mm·Automatic
$225MSRP
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ChronoSwiss Opus Chronograph Titanium
ChronoSwissmicro

Opus Chronograph Titanium

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$15,600MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Split Seconds Chronograph
Depancel Pista GT
Depancelmicro

Pista GT

4 variants
42mm·Automatic
$1,250MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Split Seconds Chronograph
ChronoSwiss Opus Chronograph Dakar
ChronoSwissmicro

Opus Chronograph Dakar

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$16,800MSRP
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Zero West CR-1 Cafe Racer 1950s
Zero Westmicro

CR-1 Cafe Racer 1950s

2 variants
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Filippo Loreti Watches The Batmobile
Filippo Loreti Watchesmicro

The Batmobile

 
42mm·Mecaquartz·100m WR
$249MSRP
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Xicorr Watches Syrena Sport WHr (WHite red hands)
Xicorr Watchesmicro

Syrena Sport WHr (WHite red hands)

 
45mm·Automatic·100m WR
—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.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph 43mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph 43mm

Ref. 26622TI.GG.D002CA.01
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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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 TAG Heuer Carrera Split Seconds Chronograph
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon X Porsche Panamericana
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon X Porsche Panamericana

Ref. CBS5012.FC6571
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$38,250MSRP
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Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Perpetual Calendar Openworked 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Code 11.59 Perpetual Calendar Openworked 41mm

Ref. 26443NB.OO.D002CR.01
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Openworked 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Openworked 41mm

Ref. 26585CE.OO.1225CE.01
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Titanium 45mm
Hublot

Classic Fusion Aerofusion Titanium 45mm

3 variants · Classic Fusion
45mm·Automatic
$17,100MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Split Seconds Chronograph
Bremont Williams Racing
Bremont

Williams Racing

7 variants · Ref. WR-22-SS-R-S
43mm·Automatic
$7,000MSRP
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Hublot Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic
Hublot
Big Bang

Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic

5 variants · Big Bang
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$23,300MSRP
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Hublot Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic
Hublot
Big Bang

Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic

5 variants · Big Bang
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$25,200MSRP
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Linde Werdelin Spidospeed Titanium – 3D Movement
Linde Werdelin

Spidospeed Titanium – 3D Movement

 
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$26,667MSRP
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TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport X Senna
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport X Senna

Ref. CBU5081.FT6274
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$40,400MSRP
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Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Co Axial Master Chronometer Moonphase Chronograph 43mm
Omega

Speedmaster Moonphase Co Axial Master Chronometer Moonphase Chronograph 43mm

2 variants · Speedmaster
43mm·Manual
$19,300MSRP
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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.

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport

4 variants · Carrera
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$9,000MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Split Seconds Chronograph
Tissot T-Race MotoGP 2026
Tissot

T-Race MotoGP 2026

 
45mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,375MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Split Seconds Chronograph
Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph
Breitling

Navitimer B01 Chronograph

20 variants · Navitimer
41/43/46mm·Automatic
$10,100MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Split Seconds Chronograph
Breitling Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43
Breitling

Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43

2 variants · Aviator 8
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$9,300MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Split Seconds Chronograph
Bremont Jaguar Limited Edition
Bremont

Jaguar Limited Edition

8 variants · Jaguar
43mm·Automatic
$6,900MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Split Seconds Chronograph
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronosprint X Porsche Rallye
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronosprint X Porsche Rallye

Ref. CBS2015.EB0381
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$10,650MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Converter Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Converter Auto Chrono

2 variants · Ref. H76726130
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,445MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Split Seconds Chronograph
Omega Speedmaster Chronoscope Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 43mm
Omega

Speedmaster Chronoscope Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 43mm

7 variants · Speedmaster
43mm·Manual
$10,300MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Split Seconds Chronograph
Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono

3 variants · Ref. H36606110
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,645MSRP
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Breitling Avenger Chronograph 45 Night Mission
Breitling

Avenger Chronograph 45 Night Mission

4 variants · Avenger
45mm·Automatic·300m WR
$6,850MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Split Seconds Chronograph
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph

6 variants · Carrera
39/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,150MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Split Seconds Chronograph
Bremont Isle of Man TT Limited Edition
Bremont
Limited Edition

Isle of Man TT Limited Edition

2 variants · Limited Edition
43mm·Automatic
$6,600MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

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 TAG Heuer Carrera Split Seconds Chronograph
Breitling Super Chronomat B19 44 Perpetual Calendar 140th Anniversary
Breitling
Chronomat

Super Chronomat B19 44 Perpetual Calendar 140th Anniversary

Ref. RB19301A1G1S1
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$65,550MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Split Seconds Chronograph
Hublot Big Bang Summer Multi-Colored Ceramic 42 mm
Hublot

Big Bang Summer Multi-Colored Ceramic 42 mm

6 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$34,300MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Split Seconds Chronograph
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 TAG Heuer Carrera Split Seconds Chronograph
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
Rolex

Cosmograph Daytona

19 variants · Ref. 126518LN
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$42,700MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Split Seconds Chronograph
Breitling Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar
Breitling

Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar

4 variants · Navitimer
43mm·Automatic
$30,200MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Split Seconds Chronograph
Breitling Premier B19 Datora 42 140th Anniversary
Breitling

Premier B19 Datora 42 140th Anniversary

Ref. RB19401A1B1P1
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$65,550MSRP
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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 TAG Heuer Carrera Split Seconds Chronograph
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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Hublot Spirit of Big Bang
Hublot
Big Bang

Spirit of Big Bang

4 variants · Big Bang
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$37,200MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Split Seconds Chronograph
Patek Philippe Grand Complications 6159
Patek Philippemicro

Grand Complications 6159

Ref. 6159
39.5mm·Automatic
$130,033MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Split Seconds Chronograph
Bell & Ross BR-X1 TOURBILLON  RS17
Bell & Ross

BR-X1 TOURBILLON RS17

 
45mm·Manual·100m WR
$171,720MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Split Seconds Chronograph
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