Finding alternatives to
Alternatives to the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Tanabata
43 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 Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Bison 96A333 ($750) — art / handcrafted dial and Art dial. If price is the constraint, the Timex Peanuts x Timex Weekender In Bloom 38mm Fabric Strap Watch at $99 (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 Ming x J.N. Shapiro 37.06 Lightning ($8,800) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.
43 matches
Microbrand picks· 12
Independent makers covering the same brief, usually with something the mainstream brands don't.
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.
Cheaper alternatives· 7
If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.
Pricier alternatives· 12
Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint: luxury upgrades and step-ups.
