
37 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
The closest alternative to the Meridiano Watches Lost Astronaut is the Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B ($405) — looks nearly identical and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Swatch The Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Summer Ed at $170 (vs $390 for the Lost Astronaut) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Gurlevik The Sphere is the standout microbrand take — art / handcrafted dial and Visually similar. Stepping up, the Tissot PRX UFO Robot Grendizer ($950) 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.