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Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny

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

Case
36mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Dress
MSRP
$408
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny is the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time ($475) — looks nearly identical and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Swatch Uncle Charly Leather at $200 (vs $408 for the Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Staghorn is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko NH35) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual ($6,200) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

53 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Staghorn
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Venture Staghorn

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$449MSRP
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Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Silver Sky
Shiro Karamicro
stella nova sky

Stella Nova: Silver Sky

 
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$398MSRP
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Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Praesidusmicro
A-11 Tom RiceA-11

38mm Automatic

Ref. P-38-HP-GRSG
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$680MSRP
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Praesidus A-11 W&T (Canvas)
Praesidusmicro
A-11 Tom RiceA-11

A-11 W&T (Canvas)

Ref. P-38-WW-DBRSG
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$595MSRP
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Shiro Kara Stella Nova Date: Goldilocks
Shiro Karamicro

Stella Nova Date: Goldilocks

 
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$408MSRP
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Zelos Swordfish Field 38
Zelosmicro

Swordfish Field 38

7 variants · Swordfish
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
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Galo Enamel
Galomicro

Enamel

 
38.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$282MSRP
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Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Victoria
Shiro Karamicro

Stella Nova: Victoria

 
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$408MSRP
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Venezianico Redentore 36
Venezianicomicro

Redentore 36

3 variants
36mm·Automatic
$521MSRP
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Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0023 Automatic
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP0023

Specht & Söhne SP0023 Automatic

4 variants
37mm·Automatic
$196MSRP
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TSAO Baltimore UMD Cole Field House
TSAO Baltimoremicro

UMD Cole Field House

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$550MSRP
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Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina
Praesidusmicro
A-11 Tom RiceA-11

C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina

2 variants · A-11
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$550MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny

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 Cocktail Time
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time

23 variants
33.8/34/38.5/39.5/40.5mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny
Invicta Pro Diver 9010
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 9010

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny
Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

 
39.5mm·Automatic
$715MSRP
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Orient Stretto Date
Orient

Stretto Date

6 variants · Stretto
38.5mm·Automatic
$360MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny
Bulova Beige Dial Leather Strap Nothing But The Best 96B483
Bulova
Frank Sinatra

Beige Dial Leather Strap Nothing But The Best 96B483

2 variants
37mm·Automatic
$775MSRP
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Invicta Wildflower
Invictamicro

Wildflower

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny
Tissot PRX
Tissot

PRX

10 variants
35/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$850MSRP
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Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto
Orient

75th Anniversary Stretto

 
40.8mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny
Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens
Seiko

Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

2 variants
41.8mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny
Casio EFK-110D
Casio
Edifice

EFK-110D

3 variants · Edifice
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$300MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0575
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0575

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$400MSRP
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Orient Bambino No Date
Orient

Bambino No Date

 
38.4mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
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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
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny
Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

Ref. YAS100D
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny
Orient FNR1Q002W0
Orient

FNR1Q002W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$165MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny
Swatch Live Time White
Swatch

Live Time White

Ref. SO31W101
34mm·Quartz
$95MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny
Casio Edifice EFK-100D
Casio

Edifice EFK-100D

Ref. EFK-100D-7A
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Orient FNR1Q003W0
Orient

FNR1Q003W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$155MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny
Orient FNR1Q005W0
Orient

FNR1Q005W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$180MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny
Seiko Conceptual SNK807K2
Seiko
Seiko 5

Conceptual SNK807K2

 
37mm·Automatic
$115MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny
Seiko SNK063J5
Seiko
Seiko 5

SNK063J5

 
34mm·Automatic
$179MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny
Seiko Seiko Selection SARV001
Seiko

Seiko Selection SARV001

2 variants · Seiko Selection
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$181MSRP
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Timex Harry Potter x Timex Weekender
Timex

Harry Potter x Timex Weekender

4 variants
38mm·Quartz
$139MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny
Timex Peanuts x Timex MK1 36mm Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Peanuts x Timex MK1 36mm Fabric Strap Watch

 
36mm·Quartz
$199MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual
Rolex

Oyster Perpetual

10 variants · Ref. 276200
28/31/34/36/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny
Longines CONQUEST HERITAGE
Longines

CONQUEST HERITAGE

7 variants · Ref. L1.650
38mm·Automatic
$3,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny
Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

4 variants · Ref. H32505131
40/42mm·Automatic
$1,045MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny
Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Automatic

Ref. H36235140
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny
Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto

6 variants · Ref. H32265101
36/40mm·Automatic
$1,475MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny
Bremont Terra Nova 38
Bremont

Terra Nova 38

7 variants · Terra Nova
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny
Seiko Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition
Seiko

Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

 
35mm·Automatic
$1,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny
Tissot Heritage 1938
Tissot

Heritage 1938

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny
Seiko Presage Classic Series
Seiko

Presage Classic Series

3 variants
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny
Rolex Explorer
Rolex

Explorer

Ref. 124270
36/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny
Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 38mm Automatic
Nivada Grenchen

F77 MK2 38mm Automatic

3 variants · Ref. F77 MK2 38mm
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,360MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny
Seiko Presage Classic Series
Seiko

Presage Classic Series

4 variants
40.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,125MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny

Homages & lookalikes· 5

Watches that share this design language: confirmed homages, close tributes, and lookalikes, including the classics that inspired the look. Hidden when nothing in the catalog is related.

Pagani Design PD-1692 II
Pagani Designhomage
Automatic

PD-1692 II

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$139MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny
Pagani Design PD-1751
Pagani Designhomage
Automatic

PD-1751

2 variants
36mm·Automatic·200m WR
$197MSRP
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San Martin San Martin SN0144 JianZhan Dial Miyota 9015
San Martinhomage

San Martin SN0144 JianZhan Dial Miyota 9015

4 variants
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$328MSRP
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San Martin San Martin Gada Classic Simple Enamel Dial Miyota 90S5 SN014
San Martinhomage

San Martin Gada Classic Simple Enamel Dial Miyota 90S5 SN014

4 variants
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$378MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny
San Martin San Martin Vintage SN020
San Martinhomage

San Martin Vintage SN020

4 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$258MSRP
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