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Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Orient Star Semi Skeleton

Ref. RE-AT0201G

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

Case
40.4mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Skeleton
MSRP
$380
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Orient Star Semi Skeleton is the Orient Bambino Open Heart ($315) — open-heart / skeleton and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Timex Weekender New England Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch at $189 (vs $380 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 Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton ($1,100) 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

6 variants · Contemporary
39.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$465MSRP
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Orient Star Layered Skeleton
Orient Star

Layered Skeleton

6 variants · Contemporary
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$615MSRP
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Orient Star Modern Skeleton
Orient Star

Modern Skeleton

12 variants · Contemporary
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$600MSRP
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Certina DS-1 Skeleton
Certinamicro

DS-1 Skeleton

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,205MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Duckworth Prestex Skeleton Manual Wind
Duckworth Prestexmicro

Skeleton Manual Wind

2 variants
42mm·Manual
$1,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
BA111OD Chapter 8 Baillod Family Legacy Special Edition
BA111ODmicro

Chapter 8 Baillod Family Legacy Special Edition

 
41mm·Automatic
$1,620MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Alexander Shorokhoff Alarm Skeleton Tcharodey - Limitiert auf 1 Stück
Alexander Shorokhoffmicro

Alarm Skeleton Tcharodey - Limitiert auf 1 Stück

 
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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ANGLES Watches Three Kings
ANGLES Watchesmicro

Three Kings

2 variants
41mm·Automatic
$1,260MSRP
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Carl Suchy & Söhne WALTZ Nº1 SKELETON
Carl Suchy & Söhnemicro

WALTZ Nº1 SKELETON

3 variants
41.5mm·Automatic
$40,339MSRP
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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
Duxot Atlantica Skeleton Automatic
Duxotmicro

Atlantica Skeleton Automatic

6 variants · Atlantica Skeleton
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$360MSRP
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Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve
Knot Watchesmicro

CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve

18 variants
38mm·Automatic
$281MSRP
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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 Bambino Open Heart
Orient

Bambino Open Heart

2 variants · Bambino
40.5mm·Automatic
$315MSRP
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Orient Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Open Heart
Orient

Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Open Heart

 
40.8mm·Automatic
$495MSRP
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Orient Classic Semi Skeleton
Orient

Classic Semi Skeleton

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
$625MSRP
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Invicta Objet D Art 69129
Invictamicro

Objet D Art 69129

3 variants
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Seiko Presage Cocktail Time STAR BAR Limited Edition
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time STAR BAR Limited Edition

Ref. SSA455J1
40.5mm·Automatic
$709MSRP
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Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

 
40.8mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
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Invicta Objet D Art 69118
Invictamicro

Objet D Art 69118

 
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

 
39.5mm·Automatic
$715MSRP
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Invicta Objet D Art 69119
Invictamicro

Objet D Art 69119

2 variants
42.5mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
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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Otsuka Lotec 5号改
Otsuka Lotec

5号改

 
40.5mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Citizen Automatic Open Heart
Citizen

Automatic Open Heart

Ref. NH9131
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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.

Timex Weekender New England Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Weekender New England Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch

5 variants
40mm·Quartz
$189MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Orient FNR1Q002W0
Orient

FNR1Q002W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$165MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Seiko SCVE007
Seiko
Spirit

SCVE007

 
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$162Historical price (2014-10-01)
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Timex Weekender New England Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2Y85000
Timex

Weekender New England Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2Y85000

 
40mm·Quartz·200m WR
$189MSRP
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Casio Edifice EFK-100D
Casio

Edifice EFK-100D

Ref. EFK-100D-7A
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Orient FNR1Q005W0
Orient

FNR1Q005W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$180MSRP
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Timex Waterbury Classic 39mm
Timex

Waterbury Classic 39mm

4 variants
39mm·Quartz
$189MSRP
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Orient FNR1Q003W0
Orient

FNR1Q003W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$155MSRP
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Swatch Big Bold SwatchPAY
Swatch
Bnwpay

Big Bold SwatchPAY

4 variants · Bnwpay
41mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
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Swatch Green Daze
Swatch

Green Daze

Ref. SO29K106
41mm·Quartz
$95MSRP
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Swatch Manawapay
Swatch

Manawapay

Ref. SO29B101-5300
41mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
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Casio AW-80
Casio

AW-80

4 variants
40mm·Quartz
$46MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton
Tissot

Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

3 variants
39mm·Automatic
$1,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto

6 variants · Ref. H32265101
36/40mm·Automatic
$1,475MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Tissot Gentleman Open Heart
Tissot

Gentleman Open Heart

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,025MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
IWC Schaffhausen Iw3583xx Portugieser Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Portugieser

Iw3583xx Portugieser Automatic

5 variants · Portugieser
40.4mm·Automatic
$7,700MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch GL0121
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch GL0121

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,850MSRP
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
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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
Tissot Le Locle Open Heart
Tissot

Le Locle Open Heart

 
39.3mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
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
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Glycine Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch GL0120
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch GL0120

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition
Seiko

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition

 
40.6mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,850MSRP
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

4 variants · Portofino
40mm·Automatic
$5,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
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