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Orient Star Elegant Classic
Finding alternatives to

Orient Star Elegant Classic

Ref. RE-AU0001S

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

Case
38.7mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Dress
MSRP
$500
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Orient Star Elegant Classic is the Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds ($310) — looks nearly identical and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz at $265 (vs $500 for the Elegant Classic) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Sternglas Naos Automatik is the standout microbrand take — looks nearly identical and Automatic. Stepping up, the Grand Seiko SBGH263 ($6,200) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

ColourwayPick a colourway to match a specific dial
48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

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

Sternglas Naos Automatik
Sternglasmicro

Naos Automatik

9 variants
38mm·Automatic
$463MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Sternglas Berlin Automatik
Sternglasmicro

Berlin Automatik

3 variants
38mm·Automatic
$485MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Seagull Roman Numerals Dress Couple Watch 38.5mm/27mm
Seagullmicro
Dress Watch

Roman Numerals Dress Couple Watch 38.5mm/27mm

2 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$189MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Alexander Shorokhoff Straight Curve
Alexander Shorokhoffmicro

Straight Curve

 
39.5mm·Automatic
$1,664MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Orient Star Contemporary Date
Orient Star

Contemporary Date

8 variants · Contemporary
38.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$445MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38
Autran & Vialamicro

CARTOUCHE 38

6 variants
38mm·Automatic
$734MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Sternglas Naos Pro Automatik
Sternglasmicro

Naos Pro Automatik

2 variants
38mm·Automatic
$699MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Seagull Ultra-thin Moon Phase Dress Watch 38mm
Seagullmicro
Moon Phase

Ultra-thin Moon Phase Dress Watch 38mm

2 variants
38mm·Automatic
$719MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Marcks & Co. The Captain
Marcks & Co.micro
Captain

The Captain

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP2649A Automatic
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP2649A

Specht & Söhne SP2649A Automatic

10 variants · Ref. SP2649A1
38.5mm·Automatic
$229MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Orient Star Contemporary Date
Orient Star

Contemporary Date

5 variants · Contemporary
42mm·Automatic
$445MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Knot Watches CAS-36RG
Knot Watchesmicro
cas 36rgwh

CAS-36RG

2 variants
36mm·Automatic
$281MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
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.

Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds
Orient

Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

3 variants · Bambino
38.4mm·Automatic
$310MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Orient Bambino Version 7
Orient

Bambino Version 7

6 variants · Bambino
38.4mm·Automatic
$330MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Orient Bambino Small Seconds
Orient

Bambino Small Seconds

3 variants · Bambino
40.5mm·Automatic
$290MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Tissot Classic Dream
Tissot

Classic Dream

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$550MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

3 variants
40/44mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Tissot Le Locle
Tissot

Le Locle

4 variants
39.3mm·Automatic
$795MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto
Hamilton

American Classic Valiant Auto

3 variants
34/40mm·Automatic
$645MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

4 variants
40/42mm·Automatic
$1,045MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Tissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary
Tissot

Le Locle 20th Anniversary

 
39.3mm·Automatic
$875MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Seiko Presage Classic Series
Seiko

Presage Classic Series

7 variants
40.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time

23 variants
33.8/34/38.5/39.5/40.5mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens
Seiko

Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

2 variants
41.8mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
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 Bambino Solar Quartz
Orient

Bambino Solar Quartz

4 variants · Bambino
38.4mm·Solar
$265MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Orient Classic Watch
Orient

Classic Watch

3 variants · Classic
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$245MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Orient FNR1Q002W0
Orient

FNR1Q002W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$165MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Swatch The Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Summer Ed
Swatch

The Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Summer Ed

Ref. SUTZ407
42mm·Automatic
$170MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

Ref. YAS100D
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Bulova Champagne Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Classic 44B132
Bulova
Classic

Champagne Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Classic 44B132

2 variants
39mm·Quartz
$195MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Timex Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter 40mm Leather Strap Watch

8 variants
40mm·Quartz
$219MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Timex Easy Reader 35mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Easy Reader 35mm Leather Strap Watch

12 variants
35mm·Quartz
$75MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Timex Expedition Capstone 39mm Eco-Friendly Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Capstone 39mm Eco-Friendly Leather Strap Watch

2 variants
39mm·Quartz
$139MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Citizen Corso
Citizen

Corso

Ref. AU1040
40mm·Solar
$244MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Casio MTP-B145D-7BV
Casio

MTP-B145D-7BV

 
35mm·Quartz
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Grand Seiko SBGH263
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGH263

 
39.5mm·Automatic
$6,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Bremont Audley
Bremont

Audley

3 variants
40mm·Automatic
$7,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Grand Seiko SBGR261
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGR261

 
39.5mm·Automatic
$4,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Omega Constellation Observatory Co Axial Master Chronometer 39 4mm
Omega

Constellation Observatory Co Axial Master Chronometer 39 4mm

4 variants · Constellation
39.4mm·Automatic
$10,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
IWC Schaffhausen Iw3583xx Portugieser Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Portugieser

Iw3583xx Portugieser Automatic

5 variants · Portugieser
40.4mm·Automatic
$7,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE
Longines

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

2 variants · Ref. L4.795.4.58.0
38.5mm·Automatic
$2,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Longines Record 39mm Gold
Longines

Record 39mm Gold

3 variants · Record
39mm·Automatic
$9,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Longines LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION
Longines
Master Collection

LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION

2 variants · Master Collection
38.5mm·Automatic
$2,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Grand Seiko SBGA293
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGA293

2 variants
40.2mm·Spring Drive·100m WR
$5,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

4 variants · Portofino
40mm·Automatic
$5,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Auto

8 variants
34/38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
Seiko Presage Classic Series Upcycled Leather Strap Limited Edition
Seiko

Presage Classic Series Upcycled Leather Strap Limited Edition

 
40.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Star Elegant Classic
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