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Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde
Finding alternatives to

Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde

Ref. 6668-1127-55B

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

Case
40.5mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Dress
MSRP
$18,000
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde is the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Calendar Stainless Steel ($17,500) — common cross-shop and Classic dress. If price is the constraint, the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto at $1,275 (vs $18,000 for the Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Sternglas Kanton is the standout microbrand take — classic dress and Looks nearly identical.

ColourwayPick a colourway to match a specific dial
48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

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

Sternglas Kanton
Sternglasmicro

Kanton

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$971MSRP
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Alexander Shorokhoff Sixtythree Silver
Alexander Shorokhoffmicro

Sixtythree Silver

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
$1,504MSRP
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Beijing Watches Classic Series Small Second Dial Watch 40mm
Beijing Watchesmicro

Classic Series Small Second Dial Watch 40mm

5 variants
40mm·Automatic
$499MSRP
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Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP2649A Automatic
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP2649A

Specht & Söhne SP2649A Automatic

10 variants · Ref. SP2649A1
38.5mm·Automatic
$229MSRP
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Lilienthal Berlin Neolux Day Date Black Blue Leather Black Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America
Lilienthal Berlinmicro

Neolux Day Date Black Blue Leather Black Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America

Ref. 9898294116643
42mm·Automatic
$479MSRP
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Marcks & Co. The Captain
Marcks & Co.micro
Captain

The Captain

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,200MSRP
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Oblvlo AM-PW Automatic
Oblvlomicro
AM Series

AM-PW Automatic

 
42mm·Automatic
$216MSRP
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Seagull Extraordinary Series Snowflake Dial Ultra-thin Dress Watch 40mm
Seagullmicro
Dress Watch

Extraordinary Series Snowflake Dial Ultra-thin Dress Watch 40mm

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
$719MSRP
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Seagull Roman Numerals Dress Couple Watch 38.5mm/27mm
Seagullmicro
Dress Watch

Roman Numerals Dress Couple Watch 38.5mm/27mm

2 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$189MSRP
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Beijing Watches Classic Series 24 Hours Dial Watch 40mm
Beijing Watchesmicro

Classic Series 24 Hours Dial Watch 40mm

2 variants
40.2mm·Automatic
$499MSRP
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Limes DayDate S . LS
Limesmicro

DayDate S . LS

3 variants
40.5mm·Automatic
$1,595MSRP
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Balticus Watches Balticus Steersman
Balticus Watchesmicro
Steersman

Balticus Steersman

5 variants
40mm·Automatic
$135MSRP
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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.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Calendar Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Master Control Calendar Stainless Steel

3 variants · Master Control
40mm·Automatic
$17,500MSRP
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Date Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Master Control Date Stainless Steel

Ref. Q4018421
40mm·Automatic
$10,500MSRP
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Memovox Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Master Control Memovox Stainless Steel

Ref. Q411843J
40mm·Automatic
$17,000MSRP
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A. Lange & Söhne 1815
A. Lange & Söhne

1815

4 variants · Ref. 220.028
34/38.5mm·Manual
$35,500MSRP
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Omega De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 40mm
Omega

De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 40mm

Ref. 435.13.40.22.01.001
40mm·Manual
$9,400MSRP
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Fears Garrick (White)
Fears

Garrick (White)

 
42mm·Manual
$22,225MSRP
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A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin
A. Lange & Söhne

Saxonia Thin

6 variants · Saxonia
37/39/40mm·Manual
$27,000MSRP
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Grand Seiko SLGW005
Grand Seiko
Evolution 9

SLGW005

 
38.8mm·Manual
$9,700MSRP
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Bremont Hawking Limited Edition
Bremont

Hawking Limited Edition

5 variants · Hawking
41mm·Automatic
$9,995MSRP
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Omega Seamaster Olympic Official Timekeeper Co Axial Master Chronometer 39 5mm
Omega

Seamaster Olympic Official Timekeeper Co Axial Master Chronometer 39 5mm

2 variants · Seamaster
39.5mm·Automatic
$26,400MSRP
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Rolex 1908
Rolex

1908

8 variants · Ref. 52508
39mm·Automatic
$28,850MSRP
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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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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 American Classic Intra-Matic Auto
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

7 variants
38/40/42mm·Automatic
$1,275MSRP
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Omega De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer 40mm
Omega

De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer 40mm

Ref. 435.13.40.21.02.001
40mm·Manual
$8,000MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

3 variants
40/44mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
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Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer

19 variants · De Ville Prestige
34/40mm·Automatic
$5,100MSRP
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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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Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 41mm
Omega

De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 41mm

6 variants · De Ville Prestige
41mm·Automatic
$5,800MSRP
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

4 variants · Portofino
40mm·Automatic
$5,200MSRP
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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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Glycine Men's Combat Classic Moonphase 40mm Automatic Watch GL0114
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Moonphase 40mm Automatic Watch GL0114

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,650MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik 41 date
NOMOS Glashütte

Ludwig neomatik 41 date

Ref. 262
40.5mm·Automatic
$4,830MSRP
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Frederique Constant Classics Automatic
Frederique Constant

Classics Automatic

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,150MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

4 variants
40/42mm·Automatic
$1,045MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Moon Phase
A. Lange & Söhne

Saxonia Moon Phase

4 variants · Saxonia
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde
A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange
A. Lange & Söhne

Richard Lange

3 variants · Ref. 232.021
40.5mm·Manual
—MSRP
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Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Self Winding 40mm White Gold Watch
Vacheron Constantin

Patrimony Self Winding 40mm White Gold Watch

Ref. 85180/000G-H035 (X85GH035)
40mm·Automatic
$38,200MSRP
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A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Moon Phase
A. Lange & Söhne

Lange 1 Moon Phase

3 variants · Lange 1
38.5mm·Manual
$60,900MSRP
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Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Retrograde Date Openface 41mm Platinum Watch
Vacheron Constantin

Traditionnelle Tourbillon Retrograde Date Openface 41mm Platinum Watch

Ref. 6010T/000P-H055 (X60PH055)
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar 42mm Platinum Watch
Vacheron Constantin

Traditionnelle Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar 42mm Platinum Watch

Ref. 6300T/000P-H056 (X63PH056)
42mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGW257
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGW257

 
38mm·Manual
$38,000MSRP
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar Pink Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar Pink Gold

2 variants · Master Ultra Thin
39mm·Automatic
$51,000MSRP
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Patek Philippe Grand Complications 5236
Patek Philippemicro

Grand Complications 5236

3 variants · Grand Complications
41.3mm·Automatic
$156,039MSRP
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Calendar Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Master Control Calendar Stainless Steel

 
40mm·Automatic
$37,400MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGA385
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGA385

 
40mm·Spring Drive·100m WR
$53,000MSRP
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Patek Philippe Nautilus 5726
Patek Philippemicro

Nautilus 5726

2 variants · Nautilus
40.5mm·Automatic
$57,015MSRP
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