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Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Orient Star Semi Skeleton

Ref. RE-AT0001L

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

Case
39.3mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Skeleton
MSRP
$465
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Orient Star Semi Skeleton is the Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto ($475) — skeleton_dial and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Orient Classic Watch at $245 (vs $465 for the Semi Skeleton) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Orient Star Semi Skeleton is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Orient F6R42) and Same family (Semi Skeleton). Stepping up, the Tissot Gentleman Open Heart ($1,025) 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.

Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Orient Star

Semi Skeleton

3 variants · Classic
40.4mm·Automatic
$380MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Knot Watches Knot Timepiece Automatic Open Heart Small Seconds
Knot Watchesmicro
cas 38svsv

Knot Timepiece Automatic Open Heart Small Seconds

5 variants
38mm·Automatic
$281MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Orient Star

Semi Skeleton

Ref. RE-AV0001S
40mm·Automatic
$535MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Duxot Atlantica Skeleton Automatic
Duxotmicro

Atlantica Skeleton Automatic

6 variants · Atlantica Skeleton
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$360MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Charlie Paris Watchesmicro

INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)

6 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$695MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM079VM
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM079VM

7 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$147MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM179M
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM179M

5 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$136MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Aragon ARAGON Antigravity Skeleton Seiko NH70 / NH72 Automatic
Aragonmicro
Antigravity

ARAGON Antigravity Skeleton Seiko NH70 / NH72 Automatic

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$250MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton
Zelosmicro

Skyraider 40 Skeleton

5 variants · Skyraider
40mm·Manual
$1,999MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve
Knot Watchesmicro

CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve

18 variants
38mm·Automatic
$281MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Duxot Patrios
Duxotmicro

Patrios

Ref. DX-2023-55
43mm·Automatic
$159MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Zelos Aurora Moonphase
Zelosmicro

Aurora Moonphase

3 variants · Aurora
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$949MSRP
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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.

Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto
Orient

75th Anniversary Stretto

 
40.8mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Orient Bambino Open Heart
Orient

Bambino Open Heart

2 variants · Bambino
40.5mm·Automatic
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Orient Helios
Orient

Helios

4 variants
40.5mm·Automatic
$335MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

 
40.8mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
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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Glycine Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$1,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Bulova Multiple Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A320
Bulova
Maquina

Multiple Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A320

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date
Hamilton

Khaki Field King Day-Date

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$845MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Glycine Unisex Combat Sub Bronze 39mm Automatic Watch GL0517
Glycine

Unisex Combat Sub Bronze 39mm Automatic Watch GL0517

8 variants
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,550MSRP
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Tissot T-Race
Tissot

T-Race

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$875MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Seiko DressKX
Seiko
5 Sports SKX series

DressKX

4 variants · 5 Sports SKX series
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Seiko Alpinist
Seiko
Prospex Land

Alpinist

2 variants · Prospex Land
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$750MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton

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.

Orient Classic Watch
Orient

Classic Watch

3 variants · Classic
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$245MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

Ref. YAS100D
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Casio EFB-730D
Casio
Edifice

EFB-730D

3 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$165MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Casio EFV-160D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-160D

2 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Timex Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter 40mm Leather Strap Watch

8 variants
40mm·Quartz
$219MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Timex Q Timex Blue Vega 38mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Q Timex Blue Vega 38mm Leather Strap Watch

 
38mm·Quartz
$229MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Orient FNR1Q005W0
Orient

FNR1Q005W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$180MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Casio GMA-P2100
Casio
G-Shock

GMA-P2100

4 variants · G-Shock
40.2mm·Quartz·200m WR
$110MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Timex Waterbury Traditional GMT 39mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch - TW2Y29700
Timex

Waterbury Traditional GMT 39mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch - TW2Y29700

 
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$187MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Swatch Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Generation
Swatch

Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Generation

Ref. SUTZ408
42mm·Automatic
$170MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Seiko Seiko Selection SARV001
Seiko

Seiko Selection SARV001

2 variants · Seiko Selection
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$181MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Tissot Gentleman Open Heart
Tissot

Gentleman Open Heart

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,025MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto

6 variants
36/40mm·Automatic
$1,475MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton
Tissot

Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

3 variants
39mm·Automatic
$1,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm
Norqain

Independence Skeleton 42mm

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,091MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
NOMOS Glashütte Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer blue
NOMOS Glashütte

Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer blue

2 variants · Club
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,760MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Norqain Independence Skeleton 40mm DLC Anthracite Orange
Norqain

Independence Skeleton 40mm DLC Anthracite Orange

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,865MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Norqain Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise
Norqain

Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,407MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher Ward

Twelve X Black Shadow

2 variants · Twelve
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,275MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
Yema

Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

4 variants · Wristmaster
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,249MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Bremont Supermarine 300M
Bremont

Supermarine 300M

8 variants · Supermarine
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Seiko Presage Classic Series
Seiko

Presage Classic Series

4 variants
40.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,125MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Christopher Ward Twelve X (Ti)
Christopher Ward

Twelve X (Ti)

2 variants · Twelve
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,375MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
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