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Ming x OuJ Celestial
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Ming x OuJ Celestial

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

Case
38mm
Movement
Automatic
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Ming x OuJ Celestial is the Ming x OuJ Simpleton — same family (x) and Visually similar. If price is the constraint, the Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V at $3,095 covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Galvin Watch Company Loimu is the standout microbrand take — looks nearly identical and Automatic.

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48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Galvin Watch Company Loimu
Galvin Watch Companymicro

Loimu

6 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$699MSRP
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Buyalov Классика
Buyalovmicro

Классика

6 variants
39mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Beaubleu Union Brio
Beaubleumicro

Union Brio

3 variants
39mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Boderry LANDMASTER - 100M Waterproof Titanium Automatic Field Watch
Boderrymicro

LANDMASTER - 100M Waterproof Titanium Automatic Field Watch

10 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$199MSRP
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Bernhardt Captain
Bernhardtmicro

Captain

5 variants
38mm·Automatic
$749MSRP
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Kurono Tokyo 2024 Anniversary Reiwa
Kurono Tokyomicro
Grand SeriesGrand

2024 Anniversary Reiwa

 
37mm·Automatic
$1,850MSRP
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Kurono Tokyo 2025 Jubilee Sensu
Kurono Tokyomicro
Special Projects

2025 Jubilee Sensu

 
38mm·Automatic
$2,230MSRP
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Serket Watch Co ORBITAL Celestial
Serket Watch Comicro

ORBITAL Celestial

 
37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$749MSRP
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MeisterSinger Special No. 03
MeisterSingermicro
№03 38mm

Special No. 03

2 variants · Ref. S-BM9902B
38/43mm·Automatic
$2,706MSRP
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Laco Absolute 880106
Lacomicro

Absolute 880106

 
39mm·Automatic
$900MSRP
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Xeric Triptych II Automatic Wandering Hour Ice Blue
Xericmicro

Triptych II Automatic Wandering Hour Ice Blue

Ref. T2A-1177-10L
39mm·Automatic
$1,499MSRP
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Von Doren Tandberg
Von Dorenmicro

Tandberg

2 variants
38mm·Automatic
$1,690MSRP
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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.

Ming x OuJ Simpleton
Ming

x OuJ Simpleton

 
38mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Trilobe <span>Nuit Fantastique</span> Secret
Trilobe
Nuit

<span>Nuit Fantastique</span> Secret

 
38.5mm·Automatic
$16,200MSRP
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Ming 37.04
Ming

37.04

2 variants
38mm·Manual
—MSRP
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Ming x J.N. Shapiro 37.06 Lightning
Ming

x J.N. Shapiro 37.06 Lightning

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$8,800MSRP
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Trilobe Les Matinaux L'Heure Exquise, Bleue
Trilobe

Les Matinaux L'Heure Exquise, Bleue

2 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$15,360MSRP
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Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton 39mm
Norqain

Wild ONE Skeleton 39mm

4 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$7,627MSRP
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Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Tourbillon
Frederique Constant

Manufacture Classic Tourbillon

 
39mm·Automatic
$15,995MSRP
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Sartory Billard SB05
Sartory Billard

SB05

2 variants
38.5mm·Manual
$15,800MSRP
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Breitling Superocean Heritage 57 Highlands
Breitling

Superocean Heritage 57 Highlands

4 variants · Superocean Heritage
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,900MSRP
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Frederique Constant Manufacture Worldtimer Watch Angels
Frederique Constant

Manufacture Worldtimer Watch Angels

 
40.5mm·Automatic
$4,490MSRP
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RGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs
RGM Watches

Model 455 Classic Chronographs

 
38.2mm·Automatic
$7,950MSRP
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Norqain Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise
Norqain

Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,407MSRP
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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.

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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Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Kalil House Automatic 98A330
Bulova
Automatic

Black Dial Leather Strap Kalil House Automatic 98A330

 
39mm·Automatic
$650MSRP
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Bulova Blue Dial Nylon Strap A-11 Hack Watch 96A282
Bulova
Hack Watch

Blue Dial Nylon Strap A-11 Hack Watch 96A282

 
37mm·Automatic
$495MSRP
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Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton
Tissot

Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

3 variants
39mm·Automatic
$1,100MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical
Hamilton

Khaki Field Mechanical

5 variants
36/38/42mm·Manual·100m WR
$725MSRP
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Bulova Multiple Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A320
Bulova
Maquina

Multiple Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A320

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Expedition Auto

3 variants
37/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
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Longines HYDROCONQUEST
Longines

HYDROCONQUEST

22 variants · Ref. L3.782.4.06.6
39/41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,000MSRP
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Timex Harry Potter x Timex Waterbury Skeleton Automatic 39mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Harry Potter x Timex Waterbury Skeleton Automatic 39mm Leather Strap Watch

 
39mm·Automatic
$549MSRP
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Frederique Constant Classics Premiere
Frederique Constant

Classics Premiere

5 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$2,095MSRP
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Fears Brunswick 38 (Steel)
Fears

Brunswick 38 (Steel)

11 variants · Brunswick
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$3,122MSRP
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Yema Urban Traveller
Yema

Urban Traveller

3 variants · Urban
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,090MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Ming 29.06 Peepshow
Ming

29.06 Peepshow

 
40mm·Automatic
$31,000MSRP
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Patek Philippe Complications 5231
Patek Philippemicro

Complications 5231

Ref. 5231
38.5mm·Automatic
$107,402MSRP
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Ming 29.01 Worldtimer
Ming

29.01 Worldtimer

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
$24,075MSRP
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Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Complet

Ref. 6654-1529-55B
40mm·Automatic
$37,700MSRP
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Patek Philippe Calatrava 5088
Patek Philippemicro

Calatrava 5088

Ref. 5088
38mm·Automatic
$120,074MSRP
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Trilobe Trente-Deux
Trilobe

Trente-Deux

6 variants · Ref. 3201BS
39.5mm·Automatic
$22,680MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming x OuJ Celestial
IWC Schaffhausen Iw356201 Big Pilots Watch Shock Absorber Xpl Toto Wolff X Mercedes
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw356201 Big Pilots Watch Shock Absorber Xpl Toto Wolff X Mercedes

Ref. IW356201
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$102,900MSRP
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Extra-Thin Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph (RD#5) 39mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Extra-Thin Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph (RD#5) 39mm

Ref. 26545XT.OO.1240XT.01
39mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Patek Philippe Calatrava 6196
Patek Philippemicro

Calatrava 6196

Ref. 6196
38mm·Manual
$52,013MSRP
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Kikuchi Nakagawa MURAKUMO
Kikuchi Nakagawa

MURAKUMO

 
36.8mm·Automatic
$23,000MSRP
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Kikuchi Nakagawa Genmon
Kikuchi Nakagawa

Genmon

 
36.8mm·Automatic
$27,000MSRP
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Vacheron Constantin Métiers d'Art The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Horse 40mm Platinum Watch
Vacheron Constantin

Métiers d'Art The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Horse 40mm Platinum Watch

Ref. 86073/000P-H066 (X86PH066)
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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