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Ming x OuJ Simpleton
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Ming x OuJ Simpleton

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 Simpleton is the Ming x OuJ Celestial — same family (x) and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Longhorn 96A334 at $750 covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Eoniq CUSTOM Mechanical Watch is the standout microbrand take — looks nearly identical and Automatic.

48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Eoniq CUSTOM Mechanical Watch
Eoniqmicro
Pinot Blanc

CUSTOM Mechanical Watch

9 variants
38mm·Automatic
$230MSRP
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OraOrea Coriolis Pointer Date
OraOreamicro

Coriolis Pointer Date

3 variants
38.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,950MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming x OuJ Simpleton
Beaubleu Union Audace
Beaubleumicro

Union Audace

 
39mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming x OuJ Simpleton
Whitby Watch Co. 39mm Arrow - Wounded Warriors Canada
Whitby Watch Co.micro

39mm Arrow - Wounded Warriors Canada

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$310MSRP
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Atelier Caradant CityMaps
Atelier Caradantmicro

CityMaps

22 variants
39mm·Automatic
$1,120MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming x OuJ Simpleton
Eoniq CUSTOM Mechanical Watch
Eoniqmicro
Pinot Blanc

CUSTOM Mechanical Watch

5 variants
38mm·Automatic
$198MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming x OuJ Simpleton
Eoniq 38.5mm Custom ALSTER - AS06
Eoniqmicro
ALSTER S

38.5mm Custom ALSTER - AS06

3 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$218MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming x OuJ Simpleton
Delhi Watch Company DWC Everest III (9015)
Delhi Watch Companymicro

DWC Everest III (9015)

3 variants
37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$180MSRP
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Compass Timepieces Voyager
Compass Timepiecesmicro

Voyager

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
$6,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming x OuJ Simpleton
BA111OD Chapter 4 Skeleton Tourbillon T.V.D.
BA111ODmicro

Chapter 4 Skeleton Tourbillon T.V.D.

2 variants
39/43mm·Manual
$12,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming x OuJ Simpleton
Whitby Watch Co. Arrow - 39mm Type B
Whitby Watch Co.micro

Arrow - 39mm Type B

4 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$285MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming x OuJ Simpleton
KIWAME TOKYO ASAKUSA IWAO
KIWAME TOKYO ASAKUSAmicro

IWAO

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$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 Celestial
Ming

x OuJ Celestial

2 variants
38mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming x OuJ Simpleton
Trilobe Les Matinaux L'Heure Exquise, Bleue
Trilobe

Les Matinaux L'Heure Exquise, Bleue

2 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$15,360MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming x OuJ Simpleton
Ming 17.06 Monolith
Ming

17.06 Monolith

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming x OuJ Simpleton
Trilobe <span>Nuit Fantastique</span> Secret
Trilobe
Nuit

<span>Nuit Fantastique</span> Secret

 
38.5mm·Automatic
$16,200MSRP
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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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Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Tourbillon
Frederique Constant

Manufacture Classic Tourbillon

 
39mm·Automatic
$15,995MSRP
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Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Tourbillon
Frederique Constant

Manufacture Classic Tourbillon

 
39mm·Automatic
$15,995MSRP
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Bremont Terra Nova 38
Bremont

Terra Nova 38

7 variants · Terra Nova
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming x OuJ Simpleton
Breitling Superocean Heritage 57 Highlands
Breitling

Superocean Heritage 57 Highlands

4 variants · Superocean Heritage
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,900MSRP
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RGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs
RGM Watches

Model 455 Classic Chronographs

 
38.2mm·Automatic
$7,950MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming x OuJ Simpleton
IWC Schaffhausen Iw3914 Portofino Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw3914 Portofino Chronograph

4 variants · Portofino
39mm·Automatic
$6,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming x OuJ Simpleton
Grand Seiko SBGY007
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGY007

4 variants
38.5mm·Spring Drive
$8,900MSRP
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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.

Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Longhorn 96A334
Bulova
Longhorn

Black Dial Leather Strap Longhorn 96A334

 
39mm·Automatic
$750MSRP
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Sartory Billard SB04-E
Sartory Billard

SB04-E

 
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,609MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming x OuJ Simpleton
Bulova Black Dial Leather Bracelet Surveyor 96A310
Bulova
Surveyor

Black Dial Leather Bracelet Surveyor 96A310

4 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$925MSRP
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RGM Watches 151-COE
RGM Watches

151-COE

2 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$7,950MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming x OuJ Simpleton
Massena LAB 17.09 MING x Massena LAB, Black
Massena LAB

17.09 MING x Massena LAB, Black

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,595MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto

6 variants
36/40mm·Automatic
$1,475MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming x OuJ Simpleton
Citizen Automatic Open Heart
Citizen

Automatic Open Heart

Ref. NH9131
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher Ward

C65 Sandhurst Series 2

2 variants · C65
38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,375MSRP
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Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton
Tissot

Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

3 variants
39mm·Automatic
$1,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming x OuJ Simpleton
Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,095MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming x OuJ Simpleton
Massena LAB 17.09 MING x Massena LAB, Honey
Massena LAB

17.09 MING x Massena LAB, Honey

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,795MSRP
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Invicta Objet D Art 69118
Invictamicro

Objet D Art 69118

 
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Tudor Monarch
Tudor
Tudor watches

Monarch

 
39/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Kikuchi Nakagawa MURAKUMO
Kikuchi Nakagawa

MURAKUMO

 
36.8mm·Automatic
$23,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming x OuJ Simpleton
Ming LW.01 Automatic
Ming

LW.01 Automatic

 
38mm·Automatic
$24,075MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming x OuJ Simpleton
Ming 29.01 Worldtimer
Ming

29.01 Worldtimer

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
$24,075MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming x OuJ Simpleton
Patek Philippe Complications 5205
Patek Philippemicro

Complications 5205

2 variants · Complications
40mm·Automatic
$67,267MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming x OuJ Simpleton
Tudor Black Bay
Tudor

Black Bay

 
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming x OuJ Simpleton
Patek Philippe Complications 5396
Patek Philippemicro

Complications 5396

3 variants · Complications
38.5mm·Automatic
$65,142MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming x OuJ Simpleton
Kikuchi Nakagawa Genmon
Kikuchi Nakagawa

Genmon

 
36.8mm·Automatic
$27,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming x OuJ Simpleton
Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Code 11.59 Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph 41mm

Ref. 26399NB.OO.D009KB.01
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Code 11.59 Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon 41mm

Ref. 26396QT.OO.D009KB.01
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming x OuJ Simpleton
Patek Philippe Calatrava 5088
Patek Philippemicro

Calatrava 5088

Ref. 5088
38mm·Automatic
$120,074MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming x OuJ Simpleton
Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Code 11.59 Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon 41mm

Ref. 26396BC.OO.D002CR.01
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Ming x OuJ Simpleton
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