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Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Orient Star Semi Skeleton

Ref. RE-ND0101S

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

Case
30mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Skeleton
MSRP
$445
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 Swatch Uncle Charly Leather at $200 (vs $445 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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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

7 variants · Classic
30.5mm·Automatic
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Orient Star

Semi Skeleton

Ref. RE-AV0001S
40mm·Automatic
$535MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Baume & Mercier Promesse Automatic
Baume & Merciermicro

Promesse Automatic

2 variants
30mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Orient Star

Semi Skeleton

3 variants · Classic
40.4mm·Automatic
$380MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
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
Rockwell Time The Imperial Watch - Women's
Rockwell Timemicro

The Imperial Watch - Women's

 
32mm·Automatic
$3,500MSRP
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CIGA Design SKELETON
CIGA Designmicro

SKELETON

2 variants
Automatic
$169MSRP
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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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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
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Baume & Mercier Riviera Automatic
Baume & Merciermicro

Riviera Automatic

58 variants
33/36/39/40/41/42/43mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Beijing Watches Romantic Double Swallows Watch 31mm
Beijing Watchesmicro
Inspiration

Romantic Double Swallows Watch 31mm

2 variants
31mm·Automatic
$499MSRP
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Duckworth Prestex Skeleton Manual Wind
Duckworth Prestexmicro

Skeleton Manual Wind

2 variants
42mm·Manual
$1,450MSRP
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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 75th Anniversary Stretto
Orient

75th Anniversary Stretto

 
40.8mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
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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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Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

 
40.8mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
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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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Bulova White Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Rubaiyat 97L181
Bulova
Rubaiyat

White Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Rubaiyat 97L181

2 variants
30.5mm·Quartz
$625MSRP
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Bulova Salmon Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Rubaiyat 96L331
Bulova
Rubaiyat

Salmon Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Rubaiyat 96L331

2 variants
28.8mm·Quartz
$725MSRP
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Movado BOLD Quest Mini
Movadomicro

BOLD Quest Mini

4 variants · Ref. 3601290
28mm·Quartz
$650MSRP
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Invicta S1 Rally Diablo
Invictamicro

S1 Rally Diablo

 
30mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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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.

Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
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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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Orient FNR1Q003W0
Orient

FNR1Q003W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$155MSRP
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Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

Ref. YAS100D
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
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Casio AQ-230
Casio

AQ-230

10 variants
29.8mm·Quartz
$60MSRP
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Bulova Light Blue Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Sport 43M125
Bulova
Sport

Light Blue Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Sport 43M125

 
30mm·Quartz
$175MSRP
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Casio GM-S2110
Casio
G-Shock

GM-S2110

2 variants · G-Shock
40.5mm·Quartz·200m WR
$200MSRP
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Orient FNR1Q005W0
Orient

FNR1Q005W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$180MSRP
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Bulova Champagne Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Classic 44M117
Bulova
Classic

Champagne Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Classic 44M117

2 variants
28mm·Quartz
$195MSRP
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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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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 Ballade
Tissot

Ballade

2 variants
30mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,100MSRP
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Tissot Gentleman Open Heart
Tissot

Gentleman Open Heart

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

Le Locle

4 variants
29mm·Automatic
$795MSRP
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Longines MASTER COLLECTION
Longines

MASTER COLLECTION

4 variants · Ref. L2.893.4.78.3
29/40/42mm·Automatic
$2,650MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Movado 1881 Automatic
Movadomicro

1881 Automatic

11 variants · Ref. 0607466m
30/39.5mm·Automatic
$837MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer

23 variants · Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M
30/34/38/41mm·Automatic·150m WR
$6,700MSRP
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Rolex Datejust
Rolex

Datejust

30 variants · Ref. 278240
31/36/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Hamilton Ventura Elvis80 Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Ventura Elvis80 Skeleton Auto

 
42mm·Automatic
$2,275MSRP
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Frederique Constant Highlife Ladies Automatic Heart Beat
Frederique Constant

Highlife Ladies Automatic Heart Beat

2 variants
34mm·Automatic
$2,595MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Semi Skeleton
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