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Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase

Ref. RE-AY0102S

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

Case
41mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Moonphase
MSRP
$1,260
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase is the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H ($2,495) — racing chrono and Visually similar. If price is the constraint, the Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch at $450 (vs $1,260 for the M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Orient Star Layered Skeleton is the standout microbrand take — racing chrono and Looks nearly identical.

ColourwayPick a colorway to match a specific dial
48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Orient Star Layered Skeleton
Orient Star

Layered Skeleton

6 variants · Contemporary
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$615MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic II Coral on steel bracelet
Manufaktur Waldhoffmicro

Multimatic II Coral on steel bracelet

 
41mm·Automatic
$878MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Seagull Artisan Heritage Series Multifunction Celestial Calendar Power Reserve Indicator Eccentric Tourbillon 39mm
Seagullmicro
Tourbillon

Artisan Heritage Series Multifunction Celestial Calendar Power Reserve Indicator Eccentric Tourbillon 39mm

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$3,269MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Seagull Artisan Heritage Series Celestial Calendar Power Reserve Indicator Eccentric Tourbillon 41mm
Seagullmicro
Tourbillon

Artisan Heritage Series Celestial Calendar Power Reserve Indicator Eccentric Tourbillon 41mm

2 variants
41mm·Automatic
$4,839MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Baume & Mercier Classima Automatic
Baume & Merciermicro

Classima Automatic

64 variants
42mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Seagull Artisan Heritage Series Multifunction Celestial Calendar Power Reserve Indicator Eccentric Tourbillon 41mm
Seagullmicro
Tourbillon

Artisan Heritage Series Multifunction Celestial Calendar Power Reserve Indicator Eccentric Tourbillon 41mm

2 variants
41mm·Automatic
$3,549MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Pequignet Royale Origine
Pequignetmicro

Royale Origine

5 variants
42mm·Automatic
$9,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Cœur Ouvert Steel (40mm automatic)
Charlie Paris Watchesmicro

INITIAL - Cœur Ouvert Steel (40mm automatic)

10 variants
40mm·Automatic
$695MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
ChronoSwiss Flying Regulator Night and Day
ChronoSwissmicro
Night & Day

Flying Regulator Night and Day

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$12,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Oblvlo AM-FG
Oblvlomicro
AM Series

AM-FG

 
41mm·Automatic
$194MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Oblvlo AM-PW Automatic
Oblvlomicro
AM Series

AM-PW Automatic

 
42mm·Automatic
$216MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Baume & Mercier Capeland
Baume & Merciermicro

Capeland

4 variants
42/44/45.8mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase

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.

Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H

5 variants · Ref. H38429110
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,495MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot Pioneer Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot Pioneer Auto Chrono

Ref. H76416155
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Tissot Telemeter 1938
Tissot
Heritage

Telemeter 1938

2 variants
42mm·Automatic
$2,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Stowa Chrono Black Forest Moon
Stowamicro

Chrono Black Forest Moon

2 variants
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

5 variants · Ref. H32506730
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,095MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph

6 variants · Prospex SPEEDTIMER
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Orient Classic Semi Skeleton
Orient

Classic Semi Skeleton

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
$670MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Frederique Constant Classics Heart Beat Moonphase Date
Frederique Constant

Classics Heart Beat Moonphase Date

5 variants
40mm·Automatic
$2,295MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Seiko Presage Classic Series
Seiko

Presage Classic Series

4 variants
40.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,125MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Yema Navygraf Chrono
Yema

Navygraf Chrono

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,999MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase

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 AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
Orient
ClassicAK00

AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

5 variants · AK00
42.5mm·Automatic
$450MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Orient Stretto Day & Night
Orient

Stretto Day & Night

4 variants · Stretto
41.5mm·Automatic
$420MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Orient Bambino Version 9
Orient

Bambino Version 9

6 variants · Bambino
41.5mm·Automatic
$410MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Otsuka Lotec 7.5号
Otsuka Lotec

7.5号

 
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time

2 variants
40.5mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic
Tissot

Classic Dream Swissmatic

 
42mm·Automatic
$550MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Bulova Red Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Marine Star 98B472
Bulova
Marine Star

Red Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Marine Star 98B472

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$550MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time

4 variants
40.5mm·Automatic
$625MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Yema Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series
Yema

Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series

3 variants · Rallygraf
39mm·Quartz
$449MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Invicta Objet D Art 49500
Invictamicro

Objet D Art 49500

 
43mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Invicta Objet D Art 69129
Invictamicro

Objet D Art 69129

3 variants
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Calibre 950 White Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Master Grande Tradition Calibre 950 White Gold

2 variants · Master Grande Tradition
43mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar 41mm

Ref. 26674SG.OO.1320SG.01
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Calibre 985 Q5246581
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Master Grande Tradition Calibre 985 Q5246581

2 variants · Master Grande Tradition
42mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
Longines

MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE

7 variants · Master Collection Moonphase
40/42mm·Automatic
$4,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar 41mm

Ref. 26674ST.OO.1320ST.01
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronograph Calendar Pink Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Master Control Chronograph Calendar Pink Gold

2 variants · Master Control
40mm·Automatic
$20,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
Longines

MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE

3 variants · Master Collection Moonphase
40mm·Automatic
$4,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin 41mm

Ref. 26586XT.OO.1240XT.99
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH
Longines

MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH

3 variants · Ref. L2.759.4.78.3
40/42mm·Automatic
$3,650MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Fortis Stratoliner S-41
Fortis

Stratoliner S-41

8 variants · Stratoliner
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Perpetual Calendar
Frederique Constant

Manufacture Classic Perpetual Calendar

 
40mm·Automatic
$9,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
Bremont Supernova
Bremont

Supernova

6 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$8,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase
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