Finding alternatives to
Alternatives to the 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 ($2,490) — common cross-shop and Vintage revival. If price is the constraint, the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Longhorn 96A334 at $750 (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 Ming x J.N. Shapiro 37.06 Lightning ($8,800) 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.
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.
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.
Pricier alternatives· 12
Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint: luxury upgrades and step-ups.
