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Orient Star M34 F8 Date
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Orient Star M34 F8 Date

Ref. RE-BX0002S

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

Case
40mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Dress
MSRP
$2,625
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Orient Star M34 F8 Date is the Seiko Presage Classic Series ($950) — looks nearly identical and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto at $1,275 (vs $2,625 for the M34 F8 Date) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the BERNY Men Automatic Dress Watch-AM020M is the standout microbrand take — looks nearly identical and Automatic. Stepping up, the Citizen The Citizen Caliber 0210 ($8,400) 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.

BERNY Men Automatic Dress Watch-AM020M
BERNYmicro

Men Automatic Dress Watch-AM020M

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
$111MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M34 F8 Date
Mühle-Glashütte Teutonia II Small Second
Mühle-Glashüttemicro

Teutonia II Small Second

4 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,852MSRP
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Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano
Borealis Watch Co.micro

Lusitano

5 variants
39mm·Automatic
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M34 F8 Date
MMI Watches NOR-LIGHT II (TRI-LUME): "WHITE NO DATE SAPPHIRE DIAL" MODEL NL-20 (2ND BATCH DELIVERY: 15TH SEPTEMBER 2025)
MMI Watchesmicro

NOR-LIGHT II (TRI-LUME): "WHITE NO DATE SAPPHIRE DIAL" MODEL NL-20 (2ND BATCH DELIVERY: 15TH SEPTEMBER 2025)

 
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$520MSRP
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Aigi Watches SATELLITE GROUND STATION II
Aigi Watchesmicro

SATELLITE GROUND STATION II

4 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$525MSRP
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Formex Essence ThirtyNine
Formexmicro

Essence ThirtyNine

17 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,390MSRP
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Monta Noble
Montamicro

Noble

3 variants
38.5mm·Automatic·152m WR
$1,895MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M34 F8 Date
Duxot Marcel Automatic
Duxotmicro

Marcel Automatic

11 variants · Ref. DX-2059-11
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$169MSRP
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Pompeak Mallory
Pompeakmicro

Mallory

5 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,161MSRP
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Haigh & Hastings Classic
Haigh & Hastingsmicro

Classic

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$109MSRP
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Mühle-Glashütte Teutonia II Day/Date
Mühle-Glashüttemicro

Teutonia II Day/Date

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,909MSRP
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Henry Archer Havstrøm
Henry Archermicro

Havstrøm

17 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$652MSRP
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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.

Seiko Presage Classic Series
Seiko

Presage Classic Series

7 variants
40.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
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Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
Yema

Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

4 variants · Wristmaster
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,249MSRP
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Longines LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION
Longines
Elegant Collection

LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION

Ref. L4.812.4.11.6
39mm·Automatic
$2,600MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGR299
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGR299

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,300MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGA293
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGA293

2 variants
40.2mm·Spring Drive·100m WR
$5,200MSRP
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

4 variants · Portofino
40mm·Automatic
$5,200MSRP
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Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial
Seiko

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial

 
40.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,400MSRP
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Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer

19 variants · De Ville Prestige
34/40mm·Automatic
$5,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M34 F8 Date
Oris Artelier Complication
Oris

Artelier Complication

3 variants · Artelier
39.5mm·Automatic
$3,150MSRP
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Seiko King Seiko KS1969
Seiko

King Seiko KS1969

4 variants
39.4mm·Automatic
$3,100MSRP
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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic
NOMOS Glashütte

Ludwig automatic

Ref. 251
40mm·Automatic
$3,670MSRP
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Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC
Longines
ChronographUltra-Chron

ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC

2 variants · Ultra-Chron
37/40mm·Automatic
$4,000MSRP
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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.

Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

7 variants
38/40/42mm·Automatic
$1,275MSRP
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Tissot Classic Dream
Tissot

Classic Dream

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$550MSRP
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Tissot Gentleman
Tissot

Gentleman

5 variants
38/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M34 F8 Date
Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

3 variants
40/44mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
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Tissot Le Locle
Tissot

Le Locle

4 variants
39.3mm·Automatic
$795MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

4 variants
40/42mm·Automatic
$1,045MSRP
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Citizen Zenshin Mechanical
Citizen

Zenshin Mechanical

4 variants · Zenshin
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$488MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M34 F8 Date
Seiko Seiko Selection SARV001
Seiko

Seiko Selection SARV001

2 variants · Seiko Selection
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$181MSRP
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Orient Symphony III
Orient

Symphony III

3 variants · Symphony
41.6mm·Automatic
$240MSRP
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Orient Classic Watch
Orient

Classic Watch

3 variants · Classic
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$245MSRP
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Frederique Constant Classics Automatic
Frederique Constant

Classics Automatic

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,150MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 6
Orient

Bambino Version 6

7 variants · Bambino
40.5mm·Automatic
$285MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Citizen The Citizen Caliber 0210
Citizen

The Citizen Caliber 0210

2 variants · The Citizen
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$8,400MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGA427
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGA427

2 variants
39mm·Spring Drive·100m WR
$5,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M34 F8 Date
Blancpain Villeret Réveil GMT
Blancpain

Villeret Réveil GMT

2 variants · Villeret
40.3mm·Automatic
$35,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M34 F8 Date
Bremont Audley
Bremont

Audley

3 variants
40mm·Automatic
$7,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M34 F8 Date
Rolex Datejust
Rolex

Datejust

30 variants · Ref. 278240
31/36/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,700MSRP
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Memovox Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Master Control Memovox Stainless Steel

Ref. Q411843J
40mm·Automatic
$17,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M34 F8 Date
Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde
Blancpain

Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde

2 variants · Villeret
40.5mm·Automatic
$18,000MSRP
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Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 41mm
Omega

De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 41mm

6 variants · De Ville Prestige
41mm·Automatic
$5,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M34 F8 Date
IWC Schaffhausen Iw3583xx Portugieser Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Portugieser

Iw3583xx Portugieser Automatic

5 variants · Portugieser
40.4mm·Automatic
$7,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M34 F8 Date
Grand Seiko SBGA375
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGA375

9 variants
40mm·Spring Drive·100m WR
$5,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M34 F8 Date
Omega Constellation Observatory Co Axial Master Chronometer 39 4mm
Omega

Constellation Observatory Co Axial Master Chronometer 39 4mm

4 variants · Constellation
39.4mm·Automatic
$10,900MSRP
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Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate
Blancpain

Villeret Ultraplate

2 variants · Villeret
40mm·Automatic
$16,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star M34 F8 Date
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