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Cincinnati Watch Company Rising Star
Finding alternatives to

Cincinnati Watch Company Rising Star

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

Case
38mm
Movement
Manual
Category
Dress
MSRP
$1,995
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Cincinnati Watch Company Rising Star is the Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29 ($2,249) — common cross-shop and Vintage revival. If price is the constraint, the Tissot Heritage 1938 at $925 (vs $1,995 for the Rising Star) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Cincinnati Watch Company Year of the Horse is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Sellita SW210-1) and Vintage revival. Stepping up, the Sartory Billard SB05 ($15,800) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

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

Cincinnati Watch Company Year of the Horse
Cincinnati Watch Companymicro

Year of the Horse

2 variantsYear
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
—Used
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Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine
Cincinnati Watch Companymicro

Rico the Porcupine

38mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,895MSRP
—Used
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Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern
Cincinnati Watch Companymicro
Watchmaker

Mid-Century Modern

2 variantsWatchmaker
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
—Used
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anOrdain Model 1
anOrdainmicro

Model 1

8 variantsModel 1
38mm·Manual
$3,804MSRP
—Used
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anOrdain Model 2 OT
anOrdainmicro

Model 2 OT

2 variantsModel 2 OT
36mm·Manual
$1,588MSRP
—Used
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anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainmicro

Model 1 (Group Buy)

38mm·Manual
$1,905MSRP
—Used
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Furlan Marri Disco Volante
Furlan Marrimicro

Disco Volante

3 variantsDisco Volante
38mm·Manual
$2,825MSRP
—Used
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Vario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
Variomicro

VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

3 variantsVario x RZE
37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$499MSRP
—Used
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Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Praesidusmicro
A-11 Tom RiceA-11

42mm Automatic

Ref. P-42-HP-GRSG
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$680MSRP
—Used
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Vario Futurist
Variomicro

Futurist

7 variantsFuturist
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$648MSRP
—Used
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S.U.F Helsinki Sarpaneva x Moomin 75
S.U.F Helsinkimicro

Sarpaneva x Moomin 75

3 variantsSeries
38.7mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,800MSRP
—Used
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Ajwain Watches DEVI - A Tribute to Divine Strength
Ajwain Watchesmicro

DEVI - A Tribute to Divine Strength

5 variantsSeries
39mm·Automatic
$180MSRP
—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.

Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
Yema

Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

4 variantsWristmaster
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,249MSRP
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Yema Urban Traveller
Yema

Urban Traveller

3 variantsUrban
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,090MSRP
—Used
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Yema Superman Heritage GMT Bronze
Yema

Superman Heritage GMT Bronze

2 variantsSuperman
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,499MSRP
—Used
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Tissot PRX UFO Robot Grendizer 50th Anniversary
Tissot

PRX UFO Robot Grendizer 50th Anniversary

40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,100MSRP
—Used
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Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton
Tissot

Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

3 variantsChemin des Tourelles Skeleton
39mm·Automatic
$1,100MSRP
—Used
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Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 38mm Automatic
Nivada Grenchen

F77 MK2 38mm Automatic

Ref. F77 MK2 38mm
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,360MSRP
—Used
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Fears Archival 1930
Fears

Archival 1930

3 variantsArchival 1930
40mm·Manual
$3,863MSRP
—Used
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Massena LAB Uni-Racer
Massena LAB
Racer

Uni-Racer

5 variantsSeries
39mm·Manual
$3,495MSRP
—Used
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Longines CONQUEST HERITAGE
Longines

CONQUEST HERITAGE

7 variantsConquest Heritage
38mm·Automatic
$3,400MSRP
—Used
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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Broad Arrow
Nivada Grenchen

Chronomaster Broad Arrow

Ref. 86056M01LC
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,085MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto

36/40mm
6 variantsJazzmaster Skeleton Auto
36/40mm·Automatic
$1,475MSRP
—Used
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Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Erotic
Nivada Grenchen

Antarctic Erotic

38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,769MSRP
—Used
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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.

Tissot Heritage 1938
Tissot

Heritage 1938

2 variantsHeritage 1938
39mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
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Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPM
Marathon
Jeep x Marathon

Jeep Willys SSGPM

41mm·Manual
$780MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

39.5mm·Automatic
$715MSRP
—Used
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Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale GMT Paris
Yema

Navygraf Marine Nationale GMT Paris

39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$944MSRP
—Used
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Tissot PRX UFO Robot Grendizer
Tissot

PRX UFO Robot Grendizer

40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
—Used
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Citizen TSUYOSA Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse
Citizen
CitizenTsuyosa

TSUYOSA Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse

40mm·Automatic
$990MSRP
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Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Nivada Grenchen

Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic

Ref. Super Antarctic 38mm
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$945MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

39.5/40.8mm
6 variantsPresage Style60's
39.5/40.8mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
—Used
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Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
Yema

Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

2 variantsFlygraf
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$490MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

40.8mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
—Used
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Yema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz
Yema

Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz

2 variantsYachtingraf
38.5mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
—Used
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Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz
Nivada Grenchen

Chronoking Mecaquartz

38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$610MSRP
—Used
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Sartory Billard SB05
Sartory Billard

SB05

2 variantsSB05
38.5mm·Manual
$15,800MSRP
—Used
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Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux
Nivada Grenchen

Chronoking Vintage Valjoux

38mm·Manual·100m WR
$4,900MSRP
—Used
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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Nivada Grenchen

Chronomaster Valjoux

38mm·Manual·100m WR
$5,000MSRP
—Used
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Sartory Billard SB04-E
Sartory Billard

SB04-E

11 variantsSB04-E
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,100MSRP
—Used
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TAG Heuer Carrera Astronomer
TAG Heuer

Carrera Astronomer

Ref. WBX2110.BA0044
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,950MSRP
—Used
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Grand Seiko SBGH347
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGH347

37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,300MSRP
—Used
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Nivada Grenchen The Panda / Reverse Panda
Nivada Grenchen

The Panda / Reverse Panda

38mm·Manual·100m WR
$4,900MSRP
—Used
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Vacheron Constantin Métiers d'Art The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Horse 40mm Platinum Watch
Vacheron Constantin

Métiers d'Art The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Horse 40mm Platinum Watch

Ref. 86073/000P-H066 (X86PH066)
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Breitling Premier B09 Chronograph 40
Breitling

Premier B09 Chronograph 40

3 variantsPremier
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$9,950MSRP
—Used
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Vacheron Constantin Métiers d'Art Tribute to Great Civilisations Lamassu de Sargon II 42mm White Gold Watch
Vacheron Constantin

Métiers d'Art Tribute to Great Civilisations Lamassu de Sargon II 42mm White Gold Watch

Ref. 7620A/000G-H080 (X76GH080)
42mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Vacheron Constantin Métiers d'Art Tribute to Great Civilisations Tibre de l'Iseum Campense 42mm Pink Gold Watch
Vacheron Constantin

Métiers d'Art Tribute to Great Civilisations Tibre de l'Iseum Campense 42mm Pink Gold Watch

Ref. 7620A/000R-H079 (X76RH079)
42mm·Automatic
—MSRP
—Used
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Grand Seiko SBGA375
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGA375

9 variantsSBGA375
40mm·Spring Drive·100m WR
$5,600MSRP
—Used
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