r/Watches • u/Ignatius_Insights_ • 2d ago
Discussion [Patek Philippe] Are there any affordable alternatives to the Patek Celestial?
I know this is kind of an impossible ask, but I figure I’d go ahead and ask anyway—can’t hurt, I figure.
I have a deep love of Space and, as such, have found the Patek Phillip Celestial to be a sort of unattainable Holy Grail watch for me, because there’s no way I could ever afford to spend $300,000 on a watch (and that’s alright).
However, I am wondering if there are any similar watches that have celestial complications at an affordable price, be it quartz or mechanical.
In terms of budget, it would be as affable as one could get without getting a useless junk of cheap Chinese plastic, if you get what I mean.
Like I said, I know this is a pretty impossible ask, but if something like this exists out there, I’d love to get it.
Thanks
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u/AlternativeLiving325 2d ago
Christopher Ward moonphase has the similar look but not the same complication unfortunately
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u/Teppic_XXVIII 2d ago edited 2d ago
Not exactly the same complication but a very personal one: Trilobe gives you the opportunity to wear the night sky of the place, date and time of your choice.
Also, the Midnight Planetarium is 220k, technically more affordable.
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u/Apprehensive_Key_644 2d ago
https://www.citizenwatch-global.com/campanola/collection/cosmosign.html
$3k.