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Orient Star Elegant Classic
Finding alternatives to

Orient Star Elegant Classic

Ref. RE-AU0001S

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

Case
38.7mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Dress
MSRP
$500
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Orient Star Elegant Classic is the Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds ($310) — looks nearly identical and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz at $265 (vs $500 for the Elegant Classic) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Sternglas Naos Automatik is the standout microbrand take — looks nearly identical and Automatic. Stepping up, the Grand Seiko SBGH263 ($6,200) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

ColourwayPick a colourway to match a specific dial
41 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

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

Sternglas Naos Automatik
Sternglasmicro

Naos Automatik

9 variantsNaos Automatik
38mm·Automatic
$463MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Sternglas Berlin Automatik
Sternglasmicro

Berlin Automatik

3 variantsBerlin Automatik
38mm·Automatic
$485MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Sternglas Naos Pro Automatik
Sternglasmicro

Naos Pro Automatik

2 variantsNaos Pro Automatik
38mm·Automatic
$755MSRP
—Used
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Orient Star Contemporary Date
Orient Star

Contemporary Date

8 variantsContemporary
38.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$445MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
5280 Watch Company Antero
5280 Watch Companymicro

Antero

6 variantsSeries
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$5,995MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38
Autran & Vialamicro

CARTOUCHE 38

6 variantsSeries
38mm·Automatic
$734MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Wayfarer-Olive
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Venture Wayfarer-Olive

3 variantsSeries
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$339MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Alexander Shorokhoff Straight Curve
Alexander Shorokhoffmicro

Straight Curve

39.5mm·Automatic
$1,664MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Marcks & Co. The Captain
Marcks & Co.micro
Captain

The Captain

40mm·Automatic
$1,200MSRP
—Used
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Jack Mason Ellum Manual Wind
Jack Masonmicro

Ellum Manual Wind

6 variantsSeries
38mm·Manual
$799MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Sand Storm
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Venture Sand Storm

38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$299MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Praesidus Victory Watch
Praesidusmicro

Victory Watch

5 variantsVictory Watch
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$580MSRP
—Used
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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 Version 2 Small Seconds
Orient

Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

3 variantsBambino
38.4mm·Automatic
$310MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Orient Bambino No Date
Orient

Bambino No Date

4 variantsSeries
38.4mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Orient Bambino Version 7
Orient

Bambino Version 7

6 variantsBambino
38.4mm·Automatic
$330MSRP
—Used
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Tissot Classic Dream
Tissot

Classic Dream

4 variantsClassic Dream
40mm·Automatic
$550MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Tissot Le Locle
Tissot

Le Locle

4 variantsLe Locle
39.3mm·Automatic
$795MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

40/44mm
3 variantsJazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
40/44mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Hamilton Khaki Field Murph
Hamilton

Khaki Field Murph

2 variantsKhaki Field Murph
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,045MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

40/42mm
4 variantsJazzmaster Day Date Auto
40/42mm·Automatic
$1,045MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Tissot Visodate
Tissot

Visodate

3 variantsVisodate
39mm·Automatic
$950MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Seiko Presage Classic Series
Seiko

Presage Classic Series

7 variantsPresage Classic Series
40.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time

33.8/34/38.5/39.5/40.5mm
20 variantsPresage Cocktail Time
33.8/34/38.5/39.5/40.5mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens
Seiko

Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

2 variantsPresage Inspired by Japanese Gardens
41.8mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
—Used
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Cheaper alternatives· 5

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Orient Bambino Solar Quartz
Orient

Bambino Solar Quartz

4 variantsBambino
38.4mm·Solar
$265MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

Ref. YAS100D
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Swatch The Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Summer Ed
Swatch

The Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Summer Ed

Ref. SUTZ407
42mm·Automatic
$170MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Orient Stretto Date Solar
Orient

Stretto Date Solar

3 variantsStretto
32.1mm·Solar
$285MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Grand Seiko SBGH263
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGH263

39.5mm·Automatic
$6,200MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Bremont Audley
Bremont

Audley

3 variantsAudley
40mm·Automatic
$7,250MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Omega Constellation Observatory Co Axial Master Chronometer 39 4mm
Omega

Constellation Observatory Co Axial Master Chronometer 39 4mm

4 variantsConstellation
39.4mm·Automatic
$10,900MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Auto

34/38mm
8 variantsJazzmaster Performer Auto
34/38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
IWC Schaffhausen Iw3583xx Portugieser Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Portugieser

Iw3583xx Portugieser Automatic

5 variantsPortugieser
40.4mm·Automatic
$7,700MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

4 variantsPortofino
40mm·Automatic
$5,200MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Grand Seiko SBGR261
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGR261

39.5mm·Automatic
$4,900MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

38/40/42mm
7 variantsAmerican Classic Intra-Matic Auto
38/40/42mm·Automatic
$1,275MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
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
—Used
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE
Longines

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

2 variantsFlagship Heritage
38.5mm·Automatic
$2,150MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Longines Record 39mm Gold
Longines

Record 39mm Gold

3 variantsRecord
39mm·Automatic
$9,400MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic
Tudor

1926 39mm Automatic

10 variants1926
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,575MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
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