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Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Sakura
Finding alternatives to

Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Sakura

48 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
$388
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Sakura is the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time ($475) — looks nearly identical and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Orient FNR1Q005W0 at $180 (vs $388 for the Stella Nova: Sakura) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Mr. Eatwell Half-Meloner — Frosted Pink Automatic 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.

48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

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

Mr. Eatwell Half-Meloner — Frosted Pink Automatic
Mr. Eatwellmicro

Half-Meloner — Frosted Pink Automatic

 
36mm·Automatic
$365MSRP
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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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Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Kuro Neko
Shiro Karamicro

Stella Nova: Kuro Neko

 
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$398MSRP
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Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0019 Automatic
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP0019

Specht & Söhne SP0019 Automatic

7 variants · Ref. SP0019A1
37mm·Automatic
$180MSRP
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Isotope Flyway
Isotopemicro

Flyway

10 variants
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,708MSRP
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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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MMI Watches AWAGAMI FACTORY X MMI WATCHES (FOUR SEASONS 四季): SPRING (春) MODEL: FS-01
MMI Watchesmicro

AWAGAMI FACTORY X MMI WATCHES (FOUR SEASONS 四季): SPRING (春) MODEL: FS-01

 
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$470MSRP
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Galo Enamel
Galomicro

Enamel

 
38.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$282MSRP
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Cincinnati Watch Company Rust Red Enamel over Hammered Finish
Cincinnati Watch Companymicro

Rust Red Enamel over Hammered Finish

2 variants · Rust
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,800MSRP
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Meridiano Watches Lost Astronaut
Meridiano Watchesmicro
Beyond

Lost Astronaut

4 variants
28.5/34/38/40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$390MSRP
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Nodus Unity
Nodusmicro

Unity

3 variants
36.5mm·Automatic·150m WR
$725MSRP
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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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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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Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto Date
Orient

75th Anniversary Stretto Date

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

Stretto Date

6 variants · Stretto
38.5mm·Automatic
$360MSRP
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Bulova Blue Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Surveyor 96B436
Bulova
Surveyor

Blue Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Surveyor 96B436

6 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$625MSRP
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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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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0581
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0581

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$700MSRP
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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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Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical
Hamilton

Khaki Field Mechanical

5 variants
36/38/42mm·Manual·100m WR
$725MSRP
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Junghans FORM Damen
Junghans

FORM Damen

8 variants
34.1mm·Automatic
$580MSRP
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Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

6 variants
39.5/40.8mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
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Seiko Coutura
Seiko

Coutura

7 variants
33.7mm·Quartz·100m WR
$450MSRP
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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.

Orient FNR1Q005W0
Orient

FNR1Q005W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$180MSRP
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Orient FNR1Q004W0
Orient

FNR1Q004W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$190MSRP
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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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Orient FNR1Q002W0
Orient

FNR1Q002W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$165MSRP
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Swatch Vacanze Romane
Swatch

Vacanze Romane

Ref. GZ333
34mm·Quartz
$90MSRP
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Swatch Swatch By Coco Ho
Swatch

Swatch By Coco Ho

Ref. YLZ101
33mm·Quartz
$120MSRP
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Timex Waterbury Classic 39mm
Timex

Waterbury Classic 39mm

4 variants
39mm·Quartz·200m WR
$189MSRP
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Swatch Bunny X Bunny
Swatch

Bunny X Bunny

Ref. GE714C
34mm·Quartz
$85MSRP
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Casio MTP-B145D-7BV
Casio

MTP-B145D-7BV

 
35mm·Quartz
—MSRP
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Casio MQ-24
Casio

MQ-24

10 variants
34.9mm·Quartz
$30MSRP
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Casio EFV-160D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-160D

2 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
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Bulova White Dial Leather Strap Vintage Classic 43L227
Bulova
Classic

White Dial Leather Strap Vintage Classic 43L227

2 variants
18.5mm·Quartz
$175MSRP
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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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Bremont Terra Nova 38
Bremont

Terra Nova 38

7 variants · Terra Nova
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,050MSRP
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Seiko King Seiko KSK
Seiko

King Seiko KSK

3 variants
36.1mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,900MSRP
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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 Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto

6 variants
36/40mm·Automatic
$1,475MSRP
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TAG Heuer Carrera Date
TAG Heuer

Carrera Date

6 variants · Carrera
29/36mm·Automatic
$3,700MSRP
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Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial
Seiko

Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial

 
35.9mm·Automatic
$1,600MSRP
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Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier
Cartier

Ballon Bleu de Cartier

Ref. WSBB0068
33mm·Automatic
$7,050MSRP
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Tissot Heritage 1938
Tissot

Heritage 1938

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
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Glycine Combat 6 Classic
Glycine

Combat 6 Classic

2 variants · Ref. GL0108
36mm·Automatic
$1,450MSRP
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Seiko Presage Classic Series
Seiko

Presage Classic Series

3 variants
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
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Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
Yema

Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

4 variants · Wristmaster
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,249MSRP
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