
45 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
The closest alternative to the Asterisk Watches The Next Chapter is the Timex for Iron Maiden 1986 Tribute 40mm HNBR Strap Watch ($249) — art / handcrafted dial and Visually similar. If price is the constraint, the Timex Peanuts x Timex Expedition Scout 40mm Silicone Strap Watch at $129 (vs $295 for the The Next Chapter) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Asterisk Watches Mars Rover is the standout microbrand take — art / handcrafted dial and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Movado Derrick Adams x Movado ($700) 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.