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Longines Year of the Dragon (One of 888)
Finding alternatives to

Longines Year of the Dragon (One of 888)

Ref. L4.815.4.09.2

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

Case
38.5mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Moonphase
ComplicationsHoursminutessecondsmoon phasedate at 6 o'clock
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Longines Year of the Dragon (One of 888) is the Sartory Billard SB04-E ($3,100) — looks nearly identical and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto at $1,475 covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Seagull Artisan Heritage Series Free-sprung Silicon Hairspring Tourbillon 42mm is the standout microbrand take — vintage revival and Looks nearly identical.

48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

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

Seagull Artisan Heritage Series Free-sprung Silicon Hairspring Tourbillon 42mm
Seagullmicro
Tourbillon

Artisan Heritage Series Free-sprung Silicon Hairspring Tourbillon 42mm

2 variants
42mm·Automatic
$4,709MSRP
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Seagull 70th Anniversary WuXing Five-Stars Reissue Limited Edition Watch 38mm
Seagullmicro
Sea-Gull 70th Anniversary Collection

70th Anniversary WuXing Five-Stars Reissue Limited Edition Watch 38mm

2 variants
38mm·Automatic
$609MSRP
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Pook Watches 1938
Pook Watchesmicro
Raja

1938

16 variants
38.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$499MSRP
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Vario NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)
Variomicro

NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$596MSRP
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Maystone Watch Co Prosperity GMT
Maystone Watch Comicro

Prosperity GMT

5 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$443MSRP
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Vario Futurist
Variomicro

Futurist

7 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$648MSRP
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Furlan Marri Mechaquartz
Furlan Marrimicro

Mechaquartz

5 variants
38mm·Quartz
$661MSRP
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Cincinnati Watch Company Concourse Burgundy
Cincinnati Watch Companymicro

Concourse Burgundy

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,099MSRP
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Cincinnati Watch Company The Numbers on Red
Cincinnati Watch Companymicro
Numbers

The Numbers on Red

 
36mm·Automatic
$1,799MSRP
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Seagull Artisan Heritage Series Meteorite Dial Moon Phase Coaxial Tourbillon Watch 42mm
Seagullmicro
Moon Phase

Artisan Heritage Series Meteorite Dial Moon Phase Coaxial Tourbillon Watch 42mm

 
42mm·Automatic
$4,839MSRP
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Geckota Ocean-Scout Dive Watch
Geckotamicro

Ocean-Scout Dive Watch

5 variants · Ocean-Scout
38.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$375MSRP
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H. Moser & Cie. Heritage Dual Time
H. Moser & Cie.micro

Heritage Dual Time

Ref. 8809-1200
42mm·Automatic
$24,569MSRP
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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.

Sartory Billard SB04-E
Sartory Billard

SB04-E

 
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,100MSRP
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TAG Heuer Carrera Date Twin Time
TAG Heuer

Carrera Date Twin Time

Ref. WDA2114.BA0043
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,150MSRP
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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Broad Arrow
Nivada Grenchen

Chronomaster Broad Arrow

Ref. 86056M01LC
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,085MSRP
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Longines LEGEND DIVER
Longines

LEGEND DIVER

9 variants · Ref. L3.764
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,850MSRP
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Yema Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition
Yema

Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition

2 variants · Meangraf
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,790MSRP
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Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC
Longines
ChronographUltra-Chron

ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC

2 variants · Ultra-Chron
37/40mm·Automatic
$4,000MSRP
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TAG Heuer Carrera Astronomer
TAG Heuer

Carrera Astronomer

Ref. WBX2110.BA0044
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,950MSRP
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Yema Skin Diver CMM.20
Yema

Skin Diver CMM.20

3 variants · Skin Diver
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,372MSRP
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Tissot Telemeter 1938
Tissot
Heritage

Telemeter 1938

2 variants
42mm·Automatic
$2,400MSRP
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Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Erotic
Nivada Grenchen

Antarctic Erotic

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,769MSRP
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Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition
Oris
Big Crown

Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition

4 variants · Big Crown
40mm·Automatic
$2,700MSRP
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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Nivada Grenchen

Chronomaster Valjoux

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$5,000MSRP
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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.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto

6 variants
36/40mm·Automatic
$1,475MSRP
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Tissot Heritage 1938
Tissot

Heritage 1938

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
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Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 38mm Automatic
Nivada Grenchen

F77 MK2 38mm Automatic

Ref. F77 MK2 38mm
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,360MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 8
Orient

Bambino Version 8

4 variants · Bambino
40.5mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
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Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

 
39.5mm·Automatic
$715MSRP
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Orient SK Diver Retro (Revival)
Orient

SK Diver Retro (Revival)

3 variants · SK Diver
41.7mm·Automatic
$325MSRP
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Nivada Grenchen Depthmaster
Nivada Grenchen

Depthmaster

 
39mm·Automatic·1000m WR
$1,050MSRP
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Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

6 variants
39.5/40.8mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Longhorn 96A334
Bulova
Longhorn

Black Dial Leather Strap Longhorn 96A334

 
39mm·Automatic
$750MSRP
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Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Diver Aquamar
Nivada Grenchen

Antarctic Diver Aquamar

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,050MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 6
Orient

Bambino Version 6

7 variants · Bambino
40.5mm·Automatic
$285MSRP
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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition

 
38.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$440MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Grand Seiko SBGA375
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGA375

9 variants
40mm·Spring Drive·100m WR
$5,600MSRP
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TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Skipper
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph Skipper

Ref. CBS2213.FN6002
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,550MSRP
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Omega Seamaster Boutique Editions Co Axial Master Chronometer 39 5mm
Omega

Seamaster Boutique Editions Co Axial Master Chronometer 39 5mm

Ref. 511.13.40.20.11.002
39.5mm·Automatic
$9,400MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGH263
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGH263

 
39.5mm·Automatic
$6,200MSRP
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Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph
Breitling

Navitimer B01 Chronograph

20 variants · Navitimer
41/43/46mm·Automatic
$10,100MSRP
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Bremont Altitude MB Meteor
Bremont

Altitude MB Meteor

7 variants · Altitude
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,300MSRP
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Ming 17.03
Ming

17.03

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGA427
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGA427

2 variants
39mm·Spring Drive·100m WR
$5,800MSRP
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Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Tourbillon
Frederique Constant

Manufacture Classic Tourbillon

 
39mm·Automatic
$15,995MSRP
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Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer

10 variants · Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M
30/38/41mm·Automatic·150m WR
$10,800MSRP
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Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Tourbillon
Frederique Constant

Manufacture Classic Tourbillon

 
39mm·Automatic
$15,995MSRP
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Ming 17.03 GMT
Ming

17.03 GMT

3 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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