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Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Orient Star Semi Skeleton

Ref. RE-ND0001S

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

Case
30.5mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Skeleton
MSRP
$350
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 Orient FNR1Q002W0 at $165 (vs $350 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 55C22) and Same family (Semi Skeleton). Stepping up, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto ($1,475) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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47 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 · Contemporary
30mm·Automatic
$445MSRP
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Rockwell Time The Imperial Watch - Women's
Rockwell Timemicro

The Imperial Watch - Women's

 
32mm·Automatic
$3,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Orient Star

Semi Skeleton

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

Modern Skeleton

12 variants · Contemporary
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$600MSRP
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Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Ajourée Rose Gold (36mm automatic)
Charlie Paris Watchesmicro

INITIAL 36 - Ajourée Rose Gold (36mm automatic)

4 variants
36mm·Automatic
$695MSRP
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BERNY BERNY-Women Automatic Fashion Watch-AM013VL
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Women Automatic Fashion Watch-AM013VL

4 variants
29.5mm·Automatic
$100MSRP
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
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CIGA Design SKELETON
CIGA Designmicro

SKELETON

2 variants
Automatic
$169MSRP
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Beijing Watches Sun and Moon Display Automatic Watch 32.5mm
Beijing Watchesmicro
Mid-Autumn Festival

Sun and Moon Display Automatic Watch 32.5mm

7 variants
32.5mm·Automatic
$499MSRP
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Duxot Patrios
Duxotmicro

Patrios

Ref. DX-2023-55
43mm·Automatic
$159MSRP
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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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BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM179M
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM179M

5 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$136MSRP
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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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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series

2 variants
28mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
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Orient Esteem II
Orient

Esteem II

 
41mm·Automatic
$285MSRP
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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
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Seiko Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies)
Seiko

Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies)

5 variants · Essentials
26/28.7/29.6mm·Quartz
$350MSRP
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Bulova White Dial Leather Strap Sutton 96L339
Bulova
Sutton

White Dial Leather Strap Sutton 96L339

 
34.5mm·Automatic
$650MSRP
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Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time

23 variants
33.8/34/38.5/39.5/40.5mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
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Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
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Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

Ref. YAS100D
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0578
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0578

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$700MSRP
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Bulova Quadra
Bulova

Quadra

3 variants
30.5mm·Quartz
$625MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 11

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

Orient FNR1Q002W0
Orient

FNR1Q002W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$165MSRP
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Swatch Live Time White
Swatch

Live Time White

Ref. SO31W101
34mm·Quartz
$95MSRP
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Timex Easy Reader 30mm Expansion Band Watch - TW2P78700
Timex

Easy Reader 30mm Expansion Band Watch - TW2P78700

 
30mm·Quartz
$91MSRP
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Orient FNR1Q003W0
Orient

FNR1Q003W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$155MSRP
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Swatch Easytippay
Swatch

Easytippay

Ref. SO27M104-5300
47mm·Quartz
$130MSRP
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Swatch Big Bold Jelly
Swatch
Blackinjelly

Big Bold Jelly

Ref. SO27E101
47mm·Quartz
$125MSRP
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Casio MTP-B190D-7BV
Casio

MTP-B190D-7BV

2 variants
31.5mm·Quartz
$110MSRP
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Casio AQ-230
Casio

AQ-230

10 variants
29.8mm·Quartz
$60MSRP
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Timex Easy Reader Color Pop 30mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2R62900
Timex

Easy Reader Color Pop 30mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2R62900

 
30mm·Quartz
$79MSRP
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Timex Easy Reader 35mm Expansion Band Watch - T2H311
Timex

Easy Reader 35mm Expansion Band Watch - T2H311

 
35mm·Quartz
$87MSRP
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Casio GMA-P2100
Casio
G-Shock

GMA-P2100

4 variants · G-Shock
40.2mm·Quartz·200m WR
$110MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto

6 variants
36/40mm·Automatic
$1,475MSRP
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual
Rolex

Oyster Perpetual

10 variants · Ref. 276200
28/31/34/36/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,200MSRP
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Tissot Gentleman Open Heart
Tissot

Gentleman Open Heart

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,025MSRP
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Tissot Ballade
Tissot

Ballade

2 variants
30mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,100MSRP
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Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton
Tissot

Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

3 variants
39mm·Automatic
$1,100MSRP
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual
Rolex

Oyster Perpetual

Ref. 277203
31/36/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,700MSRP
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Rolex Datejust
Rolex

Datejust

30 variants · Ref. 278240
31/36/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,700MSRP
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Movado 1881 Automatic
Movadomicro

1881 Automatic

11 variants · Ref. 0607466m
30/39.5mm·Automatic
$837MSRP
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Hamilton Ventura Elvis80 Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Ventura Elvis80 Skeleton Auto

 
42mm·Automatic
$2,275MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Auto

5 variants
30/34/36/40mm·Automatic
$1,125MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades Co Axial Master Chronometer

9 variants · Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades
34/38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$7,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Massena LAB Habring² x Massena LAB ERWIN LAB02
Massena LAB

Habring² x Massena LAB ERWIN LAB02

 
30mm·Manual
$6,495MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
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