
48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
The closest alternative to the Cartier Santos-Dumont Large Model Yellow Gold is the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra gold 27 ($12,700) — square case and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde at $2,930 (vs $17,700 for the Santos-Dumont Large Model Yellow Gold) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the March LA.B AM2 XS Mécanique is the standout microbrand take — square case and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Chronograph ($28,900) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.
Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.
Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.
If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.
Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.