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Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Tanabata
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Tanabata

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

Case
36mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Casual
MSRP
$398
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Tanabata is the Seiko Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition ($795) — art / handcrafted dial and Art dial. If price is the constraint, the Swatch Vacanze Romane at $90 (vs $398 for the Stella Nova: Tanabata) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Undone X POPEYE "Arabian Knight" Automatic is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko NH35) and Art / handcrafted dial. Stepping up, the Sartory Billard SB04-E ($3,100) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

40 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Undone X POPEYE "Arabian Knight" Automatic
Undonemicro

X POPEYE "Arabian Knight" Automatic

 
37mm·Automatic
$499MSRP
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Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Praesidusmicro
A-11 Tom RiceA-11

42mm Automatic

Ref. P-42-HP-GRSG
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$680MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Tanabata
Alexander Shorokhoff Colibri 2
Alexander Shorokhoffmicro

Colibri 2

 
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,101MSRP
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Undone Daruma
Undonemicro

Daruma

6 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$360MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. x ART STORY BY AUTISTIC THAI
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

x ART STORY BY AUTISTIC THAI

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$299MSRP
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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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Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern
Cincinnati Watch Companymicro
Watchmaker

Mid-Century Modern

2 variants · Watchmaker
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
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Cincinnati Watch Company Scottish Terrier #1
Cincinnati Watch Companymicro

Scottish Terrier #1

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
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Mr Jones Watches Enjoy the ride
Mr Jones Watchesmicro

Enjoy the ride

 
Automatic
$750MSRP
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Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine
Cincinnati Watch Companymicro

Rico the Porcupine

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,895MSRP
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Beaufort Permian Rift
Beaufortmicro

Permian Rift

4 variants
38mm·Automatic
$325MSRP
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Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Sakura
Shiro Karamicro

Stella Nova: Sakura

 
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$388MSRP
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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 Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

 
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
$795MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Tanabata
Orient 75th Anniversary World Map LE
Orient

75th Anniversary World Map LE

 
43.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$495MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Tanabata
Citizen Mickey Astronaut
Citizen

Mickey Astronaut

Ref. AW1709
42mm·Solar·100m WR
$319MSRP
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Invicta Gladiator
Invictamicro

Gladiator

 
58.3mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Invicta Wildflower
Invictamicro

Wildflower

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Yema Pearldiver
Yema

Pearldiver

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$491MSRP
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Citizen Tsuyosa
Citizen

Tsuyosa

5 variants · Ref. NJ0200
37mm·Automatic
$356MSRP
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Citizen FE7063
Citizen

FE7063

 
40mm·Solar
$319MSRP
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Invicta Pro Diver Store Exclusive 30607
Invictamicro

Pro Diver Store Exclusive 30607

2 variants
36mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Tanabata
Bulova White Dial Leather Strap Sutton 96L339
Bulova
Sutton

White Dial Leather Strap Sutton 96L339

 
34.5mm·Automatic
$650MSRP
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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Pink Panther Limited Edition
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series Pink Panther Limited Edition

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$450MSRP
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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition

 
38.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$440MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 4

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

Swatch Vacanze Romane
Swatch

Vacanze Romane

Ref. GZ333
34mm·Quartz
$90MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Tanabata
Swatch Hairyblue Mary
Swatch

Hairyblue Mary

Ref. GZ337
34mm·Quartz
$95MSRP
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Swatch Sexy Thing
Swatch

Sexy Thing

Ref. SUOW100F
41mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Tanabata
Seiko Seiko Selection SARV001
Seiko

Seiko Selection SARV001

2 variants · Seiko Selection
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$181MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Sartory Billard SB04-E
Sartory Billard

SB04-E

 
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Tanabata
De Rijke & Co Amazon
De Rijke & Co
Amalfi

Amazon

4 variants
38.2mm·Automatic
$4,595MSRP
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Tissot PRX UFO Robot Grendizer 50th Anniversary
Tissot

PRX UFO Robot Grendizer 50th Anniversary

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,100MSRP
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Citizen TSUYOSA Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse
Citizen

TSUYOSA Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse

 
40mm·Automatic
$990MSRP
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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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Tissot PRX UFO Robot Grendizer
Tissot

PRX UFO Robot Grendizer

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
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Breitling Superocean Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Automatic

20 variants · Superocean
36/42/44/46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,700MSRP
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RGM Watches PS-801-BB "Baseball in Enamel"
RGM Watches
Pennsylvania Series

PS-801-BB "Baseball in Enamel"

2 variants
43.3mm·Manual
$2,950MSRP
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Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition
Seiko

Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition

 
39.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,050MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Expedition Auto

3 variants
37/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
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Breitling Superocean Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Automatic

3 variants · Superocean
36/42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$7,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Tanabata
Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher Ward

C65 Sandhurst Series 2

2 variants · C65
38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,375MSRP
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