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Browse/Alternatives/Shiro Kara Stella Nova Date: Midnight Sky
Shiro Kara Stella Nova Date: Midnight Sky
Finding alternatives to

Shiro Kara Stella Nova Date: Midnight Sky

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

Case
36mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$408
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Shiro Kara Stella Nova Date: Midnight Sky is the Seiko Presage Style60's ($595) — looks nearly identical and Sunburst dial. If price is the constraint, the Mondaine Classic 36mm at $188 (vs $408 for the Stella Nova Date: Midnight Sky) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Shiro Kara Stella Nova Date: Goldilocks is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko NH35) and Visually similar. Stepping up, the Tissot Ballade ($1,100) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

45 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

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

Shiro Kara Stella Nova Date: Goldilocks
Shiro Karamicro

Stella Nova Date: Goldilocks

 
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$408MSRP
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Duxot Marcel Automatic
Duxotmicro

Marcel Automatic

11 variants · Ref. DX-2059-11
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$169MSRP
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Alexander James Watches A4 Legacy Dress 37
Alexander James Watchesmicro

A4 Legacy Dress 37

6 variants
37.4mm·Automatic·200m WR
$250MSRP
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Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Tiffany Blue
Shiro Karamicro

Stella Nova: Tiffany Blue

 
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$408MSRP
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Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Victoria
Shiro Karamicro

Stella Nova: Victoria

 
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$408MSRP
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Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0022 Automatic
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP0022

Specht & Söhne SP0022 Automatic

10 variants · Ref. SP0022A1
37mm·Automatic
$161MSRP
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Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0025A Automatic
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP0025A

Specht & Söhne SP0025A Automatic

5 variants
38mm·Automatic
$199MSRP
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MMI Watches NOR-LIGHT: "BLUE DATE SAPPHIRE DIAL" MODEL NL-05 (PROTOTYPE - REFURBISHED) (DELIVERY: 1ST WEEK OF JUNE 2026)
MMI Watchesmicro

NOR-LIGHT: "BLUE DATE SAPPHIRE DIAL" MODEL NL-05 (PROTOTYPE - REFURBISHED) (DELIVERY: 1ST WEEK OF JUNE 2026)

 
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$365MSRP
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Zelos Swordfish Field 38
Zelosmicro

Swordfish Field 38

7 variants · Swordfish
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
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Raven Custom 36mm
Ravenmicro
raven custom

Custom 36mm

2 variants
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$450MSRP
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MMI Watches NOR-LIGHT: "PURPLE DATE SAPPHIRE DIAL" MODEL NL-08 (PROTOTYPE - REFURBISHED) (DELIVERY: 1ST WEEK OF JUNE 2026)
MMI Watchesmicro

NOR-LIGHT: "PURPLE DATE SAPPHIRE DIAL" MODEL NL-08 (PROTOTYPE - REFURBISHED) (DELIVERY: 1ST WEEK OF JUNE 2026)

 
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$365MSRP
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Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0043 Automatic
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP0043

Specht & Söhne SP0043 Automatic

5 variants · Ref. SP0043A1
37mm·Automatic
$249MSRP
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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 Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

6 variants
39.5/40.8mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
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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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Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto Date
Orient

75th Anniversary Stretto Date

2 variants · 75th
38.5mm·Automatic
$395MSRP
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Orient Stretto Date
Orient

Stretto Date

6 variants · Stretto
38.5mm·Automatic
$360MSRP
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Tissot Ballade
Tissot

Ballade

7 variants
34/40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$400MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)
Orient

Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)

3 variants
38.4mm·Automatic
$345MSRP
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Tissot PRX
Tissot

PRX

10 variants
35/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$850MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Auto

4 variants
38/42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$845MSRP
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Seiko Recraft Series
Seiko

Recraft Series

4 variants · Recraft
39.6/43.5mm·Automatic
$265MSRP
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Citizen Zenshin 60 Mechanical
Citizen

Zenshin 60 Mechanical

3 variants · Zenshin
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$581MSRP
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Invicta Wildflower
Invictamicro

Wildflower

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Tissot Classic Dream
Tissot

Classic Dream

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$550MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 9

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Mondaine Mondaine Classic 36mm
Mondaine
Classic,

Mondaine Classic 36mm

3 variants
36mm·Quartz
$188MSRP
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Orient FNR1Q002W0
Orient

FNR1Q002W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$165MSRP
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Orient FNR1Q003W0
Orient

FNR1Q003W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$155MSRP
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Orient FNR1Q005W0
Orient

FNR1Q005W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$180MSRP
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Casio MTP-VD01
Casio

MTP-VD01

4 variants
45mm·Quartz
$55MSRP
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Mondaine Classic, 36 mm, Stainless Steel Green Watch
Mondaine

Classic, 36 mm, Stainless Steel Green Watch

 
36mm·Quartz
$170MSRP
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Casio EFR-539D
Casio
Edifice

EFR-539D

2 variants · Edifice
49.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$155MSRP
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Timex Waterbury Traditional GMT 39mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch - TW2Y29700
Timex

Waterbury Traditional GMT 39mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch - TW2Y29700

 
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$187MSRP
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Casio EFB-730D
Casio
Edifice

EFB-730D

3 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$165MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Tissot Ballade
Tissot

Ballade

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,100MSRP
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Tissot Gentleman
Tissot

Gentleman

5 variants
38/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGW291
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGW291

4 variants
36.5mm·Manual·100m WR
$5,300MSRP
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Tudor Royal 38mm
Tudor

Royal 38mm

4 variants · TUDOR Royal
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,675MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Auto

8 variants
34/38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Automatic

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGA375
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGA375

9 variants
40mm·Spring Drive·100m WR
$5,600MSRP
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TAG Heuer Carrera Date
TAG Heuer

Carrera Date

6 variants · Carrera
29/36mm·Automatic
$3,700MSRP
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Rolex Datejust
Rolex

Datejust

30 variants · Ref. 278240
31/36/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,700MSRP
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Seiko King Seiko KSK
Seiko

King Seiko KSK

6 variants
38.1/38.6mm·Automatic
$3,300MSRP
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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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Longines CONQUEST HERITAGE
Longines

CONQUEST HERITAGE

7 variants · Ref. L1.650
38mm·Automatic
$3,400MSRP
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