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Asterisk Watches The Next Chapter
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Asterisk Watches The Next Chapter

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

Movement
Quartz
Category
Casual
MSRP
$295
The short answer

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.

45 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Asterisk Watches Mars Rover
Asterisk Watchesmicro

Mars Rover

 
Quartz
$275MSRP
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Undone X POPEYE 95th Anniversary Members Edition
Undonemicro

X POPEYE 95th Anniversary Members Edition

 
39.7mm·Quartz
$129MSRP
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Asterisk Watches Artistic Dial Watch
Asterisk Watchesmicro

Artistic Dial Watch

4 variants
38mm·Quartz
$300MSRP
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CONCENTRIC-WATCH Quarz Q-049
CONCENTRIC-WATCHmicro

Quarz Q-049

 
36mm·Quartz
$302MSRP
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DEDEGUMO METROPOLITAN 限定数 手作り腕時計/クオーツ時計/サン&ムーン
DEDEGUMOmicro

METROPOLITAN 限定数 手作り腕時計/クオーツ時計/サン&ムーン

Ref. S36-2
36mm·Quartz
$221MSRP
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Asterisk Watches Gemini 4 Spacewalk
Asterisk Watchesmicro

Gemini 4 Spacewalk

 
Quartz
$275MSRP
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Von Doren X Engwind - The Conservation
Von Dorenmicro
von doren x engwind

X Engwind - The Conservation

 
39mm·Quartz
$450MSRP
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GhostTown Old West
GhostTownmicro

Old West

 
37mm·Quartz
$250MSRP
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Undone Mr. Bones
Undonemicro

Mr. Bones

 
40mm·Quartz
$365MSRP
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Alexander Dauvin Vouge Pedy 28mm 28mm
Alexander Dauvinmicro
Vouge Pedy Red Opal Watch 28mm

Vouge Pedy 28mm 28mm

2 variants
28mm·Quartz
$265MSRP
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AndoAndoAndo A-2 雲: Oskar 大濤 Hellström x Ando - Limited Edition
AndoAndoAndomicro

A-2 雲: Oskar 大濤 Hellström x Ando - Limited Edition

2 variants
35mm·Automatic·100m WR
$447MSRP
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DEDEGUMO パズル
DEDEGUMOmicro

パズル

Ref. Q41-5
41mm·Quartz
$221MSRP
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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.

Timex for Iron Maiden 1986 Tribute 40mm HNBR Strap Watch
Timex

for Iron Maiden 1986 Tribute 40mm HNBR Strap Watch

 
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$249MSRP
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Citizen Eco-Drive
Citizen

Eco-Drive

Ref. AW0148
42.3mm·Solar·100m WR
$338MSRP
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Timex Q Timex Blue Vega 38mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Q Timex Blue Vega 38mm Leather Strap Watch

 
38mm·Quartz
$229MSRP
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Timex Peanuts x Timex Marlin 1965 Reissue Inspired Snoopy Tennis 34mm Fabric
Timex

Peanuts x Timex Marlin 1965 Reissue Inspired Snoopy Tennis 34mm Fabric

 
34mm·Quartz
$219MSRP
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Citizen Hometown Mickey Mouse
Citizen

Hometown Mickey Mouse

Ref. AW0088
42mm·Solar·100m WR
—MSRP
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Citizen Mickey Astronaut
Citizen

Mickey Astronaut

Ref. AW1709
42mm·Solar·100m WR
$319MSRP
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Bulova Gray Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Pattern #106 96L286
Bulova
Pattern #

Gray Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Pattern #106 96L286

 
24.6mm·Quartz
$375MSRP
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Movado Derrick Adams x Movado
Movadomicro

Derrick Adams x Movado

2 variants · Ref. 0650008
40mm·Quartz
$400MSRP
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Movado Modern 47
Movadomicro

Modern 47

17 variants · Ref. 0608015
40mm·Quartz
$455MSRP
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Casio EFB-730D
Casio
Edifice

EFB-730D

3 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$165MSRP
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Orient 75th Anniversary World Map LE
Orient

75th Anniversary World Map LE

 
43.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$495MSRP
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Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

2 variants · Rallygraf
39mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 9

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Timex Peanuts x Timex Expedition Scout 40mm Silicone Strap Watch
Timex

Peanuts x Timex Expedition Scout 40mm Silicone Strap Watch

 
40mm·Quartz
$129MSRP
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Casio GMD-B300
Casio
G-Shock

GMD-B300

4 variants · G-Shock
43.8mm·Quartz·200m WR
$135MSRP
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Swatch Easytippay
Swatch

Easytippay

Ref. SO27M104-5300
47mm·Quartz
$130MSRP
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Casio AE-1000W
Casio

AE-1000W

7 variants
45mm·Quartz·100m WR
$40MSRP
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Swatch Black White the Swatch Art Peace Hotel
Swatch

Black White the Swatch Art Peace Hotel

Ref. SUOZ197
41mm·Quartz
$90MSRP
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Swatch Sexy Thing
Swatch

Sexy Thing

Ref. SUOW100F
41mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
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Casio GA-2110
Casio
G-Shock

GA-2110

2 variants · G-Shock
45.4mm·Quartz·200m WR
$130MSRP
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Timex Peanuts x Timex Weekender In Bloom 38mm Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Peanuts x Timex Weekender In Bloom 38mm Fabric Strap Watch

 
38mm·Quartz
$99MSRP
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Timex Timex x The Met Van Gogh 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex
Met Van Gogh

Timex x The Met Van Gogh 40mm Leather Strap Watch

Ref. TW2W25100
40mm·Quartz
$99MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Movado Derrick Adams x Movado
Movadomicro

Derrick Adams x Movado

5 variants · Ref. 0607861
40mm·Quartz
$700MSRP
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Sartory Billard SB04-E Pietersite Platinum
Sartory Billard

SB04-E Pietersite Platinum

Ref. SB04E1PIE1
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,251MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Longhorn 96A334
Bulova
Longhorn

Black Dial Leather Strap Longhorn 96A334

 
39mm·Automatic
$750MSRP
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De Rijke & Co Amazon
De Rijke & Co
Amalfi

Amazon

4 variants
38.2mm·Automatic
$4,595MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Bison 96A333
Bulova
Bison

Black Dial Leather Strap Bison 96A333

 
39mm·Automatic
$750MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

 
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
$795MSRP
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Tissot T-Race
Tissot

T-Race

7 variants
38/45mm·Quartz·100m WR
$650MSRP
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Omega Constellation Quartz
Omega

Constellation Quartz

16 variants · Constellation
25/28/36mm·Quartz
$3,300MSRP
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Frederique Constant Classics Moneta Moonphase
Frederique Constant

Classics Moneta Moonphase

6 variants
37mm·Quartz
$1,195MSRP
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Seiko Astron
Seiko

Astron

3 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,400MSRP
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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V
Christopher Ward

C1 Jump Hour Mk V

3 variants · Ref. C01-39AJH4-S00B0-MG
39mm·Automatic
$3,095MSRP
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Casio MTG-B3000
Casio
G-Shock

MTG-B3000

11 variants · G-Shock
50.9mm·Solar·200m WR
$950MSRP
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