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Beijing Watches Star Trail Time Hunter Mechanical Watch 42mm
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Beijing Watches Star Trail Time Hunter Mechanical Watch 42mm

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

Case
42.5mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$519
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Beijing Watches Star Trail Time Hunter Mechanical Watch 42mm is the Otsuka Lotec 6号 — looks nearly identical and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Swatch Petite Seconde Black at $250 (vs $519 for the Star Trail Time Hunter Mechanical Watch 42mm) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Beijing Watches Galactic Rhythm Mechanical Watch 42mm is the standout microbrand take — same family (Star Hunter) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Junghans max bill Regulator Bauhaus ($3,090) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Beijing Watches Galactic Rhythm Mechanical Watch 42mm
Beijing Watchesmicro
Star Hunter

Galactic Rhythm Mechanical Watch 42mm

2 variants
42.5mm·Automatic
$549MSRP
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Seagull Moon Phase Calendar Power Reserve Flying Dragon Watch 41mm
Seagullmicro

Moon Phase Calendar Power Reserve Flying Dragon Watch 41mm

 
41mm·Automatic
$399MSRP
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Beijing Watches Nebula Storm Mechanical Watch 42mm
Beijing Watchesmicro
Star Hunter

Nebula Storm Mechanical Watch 42mm

2 variants
42.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$549MSRP
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Baume & Mercier Capeland
Baume & Merciermicro

Capeland

4 variants
42/44/45.8mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Pequignet Royale Origine
Pequignetmicro

Royale Origine

5 variants
42mm·Automatic
$9,450MSRP
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Beijing Watches Star Trail Skeleton Mechanical Watch 42mm
Beijing Watchesmicro
Star Hunter

Star Trail Skeleton Mechanical Watch 42mm

3 variants
42.5mm·Automatic
$549MSRP
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Mühle-Glashütte 29er Chronograph
Mühle-Glashüttemicro
29 chronograph black

29er Chronograph

10 variants
42.4mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,650MSRP
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Pequignet Royale Grand Sport
Pequignetmicro

Royale Grand Sport

3 variants
44mm·Automatic
$9,450MSRP
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Seagull Artisan Heritage Series Multifunctional Day-date Calendar Automatic Eccentric Tourbillon 42mm
Seagullmicro
Tourbillon

Artisan Heritage Series Multifunctional Day-date Calendar Automatic Eccentric Tourbillon 42mm

 
42mm·Automatic
$3,069MSRP
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Baume & Mercier Classima Automatic
Baume & Merciermicro

Classima Automatic

64 variants
42mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Pequignet Royale Origine Réserve de Marche
Pequignetmicro

Royale Origine Réserve de Marche

4 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,750MSRP
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Ressence TYPE 1 Slim
Ressencemicro

TYPE 1 Slim

4 variants
42mm·Automatic
$24,800MSRP
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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.

Otsuka Lotec 6号
Otsuka Lotec

6号

 
42.6mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 9
Orient

Bambino Version 9

3 variants
41.5mm·Automatic
$385MSRP
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Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
Orient
ClassicAK00

AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

5 variants · AK00
42.5mm·Automatic
$450MSRP
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Junghans 1972 Chronoscope Quarz
Junghans

1972 Chronoscope Quarz

 
43.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$960MSRP
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Orient 75th Anniversary RA-TX0210L10B
Orient

75th Anniversary RA-TX0210L10B

 
42.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$375MSRP
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Stowa Marine Classic Chrono
Stowamicro

Marine Classic Chrono

 
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Glycine Men's Airman GMT 42mm Automatic Watch GL0069
Glycine
Airman

Men's Airman GMT 42mm Automatic Watch GL0069

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$905MSRP
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Damasko DC66 black
Damaskomicro

DC66 black

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Autodromo monoposto automatic
Autodromo

monoposto automatic

2 variants
43mm·Automatic
$895MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat 6 Classic 43mm Automatic Watch GL0109
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat 6 Classic 43mm Automatic Watch GL0109

 
43mm·Automatic
$515MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0564
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0564

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$700MSRP
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Mondaine Doppio
Mondaine

Doppio

2 variants
41mm·Automatic
$365MSRP
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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.

Swatch Petite Seconde Black
Swatch

Petite Seconde Black

Ref. SY23S400
42mm·Automatic
$250MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 2
Orient

Bambino Version 2

5 variants · Bambino
40.5mm·Automatic
$270MSRP
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Swatch Sistem Slate
Swatch

Sistem Slate

Ref. YIB400
42mm·Automatic
$250MSRP
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Swatch The Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Summer Ed
Swatch

The Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Summer Ed

Ref. SUTZ407
42mm·Automatic
$170MSRP
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Timex Expedition Sierra Chronograph
Timex

Expedition Sierra Chronograph

2 variants
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$179MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 6
Orient

Bambino Version 6

7 variants · Bambino
40.5mm·Automatic
$285MSRP
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Seiko Seiko Selection SARV001
Seiko

Seiko Selection SARV001

2 variants · Seiko Selection
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$181MSRP
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Timex Waterbury Traditional Fly Back Chronograph 43mm Stainless Steel Bracel - TW2Y29800
Timex

Waterbury Traditional Fly Back Chronograph 43mm Stainless Steel Bracel - TW2Y29800

 
43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$187MSRP
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Orient Symphony III
Orient

Symphony III

3 variants · Symphony
41.6mm·Automatic
$240MSRP
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Timex Weekender New England Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Weekender New England Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch

5 variants
40mm·Quartz
$189MSRP
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Casio Edifice EFK-100D
Casio

Edifice EFK-100D

Ref. EFK-100D-7A
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Casio EFR-574DE
Casio
Edifice

EFR-574DE

 
42.3mm·Quartz·100m WR
$220MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Junghans max bill Regulator Bauhaus
Junghans

max bill Regulator Bauhaus

 
40mm·Automatic
$3,090MSRP
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Bremont Isle of Man TT Limited Edition
Bremont
Limited Edition

Isle of Man TT Limited Edition

2 variants · Limited Edition
43mm·Automatic
$6,600MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono

Ref. H32576155
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,275MSRP
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TAG Heuer Carrera Chronosprint X Porsche
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronosprint X Porsche

Ref. CBS2011.FC6529
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$9,550MSRP
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Sinn 910 SRS
Sinn
Series 910

910 SRS

 
41.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,158MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer blue
NOMOS Glashütte

Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer blue

2 variants · Club
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,760MSRP
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Fortis Stratoliner S-41
Fortis

Stratoliner S-41

8 variants · Stratoliner
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,450MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0189
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0189

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,450MSRP
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Hamilton Broadway Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Broadway Auto Chrono

Ref. H43516871
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,895MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Khaki Field Auto Chrono

Ref. H71626735
42/44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,175MSRP
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Junghans Telemeter
Junghans

Telemeter

2 variants
40.8mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,000MSRP
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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

 
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,000MSRP
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