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Browse/Alternatives/Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny
Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny
Finding alternatives to

Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny

56 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.

56 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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Zelos Swordfish Field 38
Zelosmicro

Swordfish Field 38

7 variants · Swordfish
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
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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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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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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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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
$450MSRP
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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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Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)
Praesidusmicro

A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)

2 variants · A-11
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$299MSRP
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Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0004 Automatic
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP0004

Specht & Söhne SP0004 Automatic

3 variants · Ref. SP0004A3
37mm·Automatic
$243MSRP
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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.

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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Invicta Pro Diver 9010
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 9010

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Invicta Wildflower
Invictamicro

Wildflower

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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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
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Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto
Orient

75th Anniversary Stretto

 
40.8mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
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Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens
Seiko

Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

2 variants
41.8mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
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Casio EFK-110D
Casio
Edifice

EFK-110D

3 variants · Edifice
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$300MSRP
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Orient Bambino No Date
Orient

Bambino No Date

4 variants
38.4mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
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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
$700MSRP
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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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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0572
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0572

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$700MSRP
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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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Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

Ref. YAS100D
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 FNR1Q004W0
Orient

FNR1Q004W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$190MSRP
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Orient FNR1Q005W0
Orient

FNR1Q005W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$180MSRP
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Seiko Seiko Selection SARV001
Seiko

Seiko Selection SARV001

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

Harry Potter x Timex Weekender

3 variants
38mm·Quartz
$139MSRP
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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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Casio EFB-730D
Casio
Edifice

EFB-730D

3 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$165MSRP
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Casio EFV-160D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-160D

2 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
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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
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Longines CONQUEST HERITAGE
Longines

CONQUEST HERITAGE

7 variants · Ref. L1.650
38mm·Automatic
$3,400MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

4 variants
40/42mm·Automatic
$1,045MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Automatic

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Marine Star 97P171
Bulova
Marine Star

Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Marine Star 97P171

 
35mm·Automatic·100m WR
$895MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Auto

4 variants
38/42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$845MSRP
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Bremont Terra Nova 38
Bremont

Terra Nova 38

7 variants · Terra Nova
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,050MSRP
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Tissot Heritage 1938
Tissot

Heritage 1938

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
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Seiko Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition
Seiko

Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

 
35mm·Automatic
$1,900MSRP
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Seiko Presage Classic Series
Seiko

Presage Classic Series

3 variants
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
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Rolex Explorer
Rolex

Explorer

Ref. 124270
36/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,900MSRP
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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
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Homages & lookalikes· 8

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.

San Martin Watchdives WD6610 37mm 9015 Automatic Explore Men Watch
San Martinhomage

Watchdives WD6610 37mm 9015 Automatic Explore Men Watch

2 variants
37mm·Quartz·100m WR
$239MSRP
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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
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San Martin San Martin NH35 SN0131G
San Martinhomage

San Martin NH35 SN0131G

 
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$258MSRP
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Cronos Watchdives WD1016 39mm VH31 Explore Men Watch
Cronoshomage

Watchdives WD1016 39mm VH31 Explore Men Watch

2 variants
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$119MSRP
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Pagani Design PD-1692 II
Pagani Designhomage
Automatic

PD-1692 II

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$139MSRP
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Pagani Design PD-1751
Pagani Designhomage
Automatic

PD-1751

2 variants
36mm·Automatic·200m WR
$197MSRP
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Cronos Watchdives WD6610 37mm 9015 Automatic Explore Men Watch
Cronoshomage

Watchdives WD6610 37mm 9015 Automatic Explore Men Watch

2 variants
37mm·Quartz·100m WR
$239MSRP
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Cronos Thorn 34mm Vintage Mechanical Watch T005
Cronoshomage

Thorn 34mm Vintage Mechanical Watch T005

2 variants
34mm·Automatic·100m WR
$175MSRP
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