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Browse/Alternatives/Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle (RD#4) 42mm
Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle (RD#4) 42mm
Finding alternatives to

Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle (RD#4) 42mm

Ref. 26398BC.OO.D002CR.99

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

Case
42mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Sport
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle (RD#4) 42mm is the A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Updown — common cross-shop and Racing chrono. If price is the constraint, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono at $2,095 covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Continental is the standout microbrand take — racing chrono and Looks nearly identical.

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48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

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

Manufaktur Waldhoff Continental
Manufaktur Waldhoffmicro

Continental

4 variants
41mm·Automatic
$1,749MSRP
vsCompare with the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle (RD#4) 42mm
Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic II
Manufaktur Waldhoffmicro

Ultramatic II

5 variants
42.5mm·Manual
$1,599MSRP
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Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph
Depancelmicro

Autosport Racing Chronograph

12 variants
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,784MSRP
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Loresum LS01
Loresummicro
LS03

LS01

9 variants
42mm·Automatic
$1,782MSRP
vsCompare with the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle (RD#4) 42mm
Oblvlo TM Mechanical
Oblvlomicro
TM Series

TM Mechanical

 
41mm·Automatic
$149MSRP
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Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Zelosmicro

Starfighter Chronograph

2 variants · Starfighter
41mm·Automatic
$1,799MSRP
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Bamford of London Carbon B347
Bamford of Londonmicro

Carbon B347

7 variants
41.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,500MSRP
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Manufaktur Waldhoff Olympus
Manufaktur Waldhoffmicro

Olympus

6 variants
43mm·Automatic
$759MSRP
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Depancel Jürgen Clauss
Depancelmicro

Jürgen Clauss

5 variants
42/43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$750MSRP
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Smiths VANGUARD
Smithsmicro

VANGUARD

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$765MSRP
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Sheffield SCR CHRONO SW
Sheffieldmicro

SCR CHRONO SW

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,180MSRP
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Lucky Harvey Green Snake
Lucky Harveymicro

Green Snake

2 variants
43mm·Automatic
$1,699MSRP
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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.

A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Updown
A. Lange & Söhne
Saxonia

Datograph Updown

3 variants · Saxonia
41mm·Manual
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle (RD#4) 42mm
A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon Honeygold Lumen
A. Lange & Söhne
Saxonia

Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon Honeygold Lumen

Ref. 740.055FE
41.5mm·Manual
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle (RD#4) 42mm
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Calibre 985 Q5246581
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Master Grande Tradition Calibre 985 Q5246581

2 variants · Master Grande Tradition
42mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle (RD#4) 42mm
A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Perpetual
A. Lange & Söhne
Saxonia

Datograph Perpetual

Ref. 410.038
41mm·Manual
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle (RD#4) 42mm
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar 41mm

Ref. 26685XT.OO.1320XT.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
vsCompare with the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle (RD#4) 42mm
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph "50ᵀᴴ Anniversary" 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph "50ᵀᴴ Anniversary" 41mm

8 variants · Royal Oak
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Perpetual Calendar Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Polaris Perpetual Calendar Stainless Steel

Ref. Q9088180
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$41,900MSRP
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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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Breitling Top Time B01
Breitling

Top Time B01

Ref. RB01761A1Q1X1
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$23,900MSRP
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Breitling Super Chronomat 44 Four Year Calendar
Breitling
Chronomat

Super Chronomat 44 Four Year Calendar

2 variants · Chronomat
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$17,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle (RD#4) 42mm
Blancpain Bathyscaphe Chronographe Flyback
Blancpain
Fifty Fathoms

Bathyscaphe Chronographe Flyback

3 variants · Fifty Fathoms
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$24,100MSRP
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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 Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

5 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,095MSRP
vsCompare with the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle (RD#4) 42mm
Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono

3 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,645MSRP
vsCompare with the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle (RD#4) 42mm
Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
Longines

MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE

7 variants · Master Collection Moonphase
40/42mm·Automatic
$4,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle (RD#4) 42mm
Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,845MSRP
vsCompare with the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle (RD#4) 42mm
Bremont Supernova
Bremont

Supernova

6 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$8,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle (RD#4) 42mm
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronosprint X Porsche Rallye
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronosprint X Porsche Rallye

Ref. CBS2015.EB0381
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$10,650MSRP
vsCompare with the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle (RD#4) 42mm
Norqain Adventure Chrono 41mm NHL Limited Edition
Norqain

Adventure Chrono 41mm NHL Limited Edition

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,204MSRP
vsCompare with the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle (RD#4) 42mm
Longines LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK
Longines
Spirit Flyback

LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK

3 variants · Spirit Flyback
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle (RD#4) 42mm
Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
Longines

MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE

3 variants · Master Collection Moonphase
40mm·Automatic
$4,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle (RD#4) 42mm
Fortis Novonaut N-42
Fortis

Novonaut N-42

4 variants · Novonaut
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,230MSRP
vsCompare with the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle (RD#4) 42mm
Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph

6 variants · Prospex SPEEDTIMER
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle (RD#4) 42mm
Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph
Breitling

Navitimer B01 Chronograph

20 variants · Navitimer
41/43/46mm·Automatic
$10,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle (RD#4) 42mm
Pricier alternatives· 12

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

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 Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle (RD#4) 42mm
Breitling Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar
Breitling

Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar

4 variants · Navitimer
43mm·Automatic
$30,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle (RD#4) 42mm
Blancpain Villeret Quantième Perpétuel
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Perpétuel

Ref. 6656-3653-55B
40.3mm·Automatic
$66,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle (RD#4) 42mm
Blancpain Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel
Blancpain

Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel

Ref. 0888J-3431-55B
45.2mm·Automatic
$120,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle (RD#4) 42mm
Blancpain Villeret Équation du Temps Marchante
Blancpain

Villeret Équation du Temps Marchante

Ref. 6638-3631-55B
42mm·Automatic
$250,700MSRP
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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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Breitling Top Time B21 Ford Mustang
Breitling

Top Time B21 Ford Mustang

Ref. NB21251A/L594/645X/E18DSA.6
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$51,500MSRP
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A. Lange & Söhne Grand Lange 1 Moon Phase
A. Lange & Söhne
Lange 1

Grand Lange 1 Moon Phase

3 variants · Lange 1
41mm·Manual
$66,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle (RD#4) 42mm
Patek Philippe Grand Complications 5271
Patek Philippemicro

Grand Complications 5271

3 variants · Grand Complications
41mm·Manual
$339,335MSRP
vsCompare with the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle (RD#4) 42mm
IWC Schaffhausen Iw329602 Big Pilots Watch Perpetual Calendar Proset
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw329602 Big Pilots Watch Perpetual Calendar Proset

Ref. IW329602
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$54,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle (RD#4) 42mm
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 Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle (RD#4) 42mm
Patek Philippe Complications 5924
Patek Philippemicro

Complications 5924

2 variants · Complications
42mm·Automatic
$88,648MSRP
vsCompare with the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle (RD#4) 42mm
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