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Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Finding alternatives to

Orient Star Semi Skeleton

Ref. RE-AV0001S

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

Case
40mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Mechanical
MSRP
$535
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Orient Star Semi Skeleton is the Orient Bambino Open Heart ($315) — open-heart / skeleton and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Orient Classic Watch at $245 (vs $535 for the Semi Skeleton) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Orient Star Layered Skeleton is the standout microbrand take — racing chrono and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the IWC Schaffhausen Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph ($8,900) 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.

Orient Star Layered Skeleton
Orient Star

Layered Skeleton

6 variants · Contemporary
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$615MSRP
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Orient Star Modern Skeleton
Orient Star

Modern Skeleton

12 variants · Contemporary
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$600MSRP
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Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Orient Star

Semi Skeleton

6 variants · Contemporary
39.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$465MSRP
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Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve
Knot Watchesmicro

CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve

18 variants
38mm·Automatic
$281MSRP
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Duckworth Prestex Skeleton Manual Wind
Duckworth Prestexmicro

Skeleton Manual Wind

2 variants
42mm·Manual
$1,450MSRP
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Kobold Phantom SL 18K Rose Gold
Koboldmicro

Phantom SL 18K Rose Gold

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$34,500MSRP
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Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Cœur Ouvert Steel (40mm automatic)
Charlie Paris Watchesmicro

INITIAL - Cœur Ouvert Steel (40mm automatic)

10 variants
40mm·Automatic
$695MSRP
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Ajwain Watches Sholavaram III
Ajwain Watchesmicro

Sholavaram III

5 variants
40mm·Automatic
$395MSRP
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Alexander Shorokhoff Alarm Skeleton Tcharodey - Limitiert auf 1 Stück
Alexander Shorokhoffmicro

Alarm Skeleton Tcharodey - Limitiert auf 1 Stück

 
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Grandeur Watches Automatic Series G17118
Grandeur Watchesmicro

Automatic Series G17118

4 variants
44mm·Automatic
$520MSRP
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Duxot Accelero Automatic Chronograph Luminara Limited Edition
Duxotmicro

Accelero Automatic Chronograph Luminara Limited Edition

4 variants · Accelero Automatic
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$995MSRP
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Rockwell Time The Imperial Watch - Men's
Rockwell Timemicro

The Imperial Watch - Men's

 
40mm·Automatic
$3,500MSRP
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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.

Orient Bambino Open Heart
Orient

Bambino Open Heart

2 variants · Bambino
40.5mm·Automatic
$315MSRP
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Orient Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Open Heart
Orient

Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Open Heart

 
40.8mm·Automatic
$495MSRP
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Orient Classic Semi Skeleton
Orient

Classic Semi Skeleton

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
$670MSRP
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Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton
Tissot

Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

3 variants
39mm·Automatic
$1,100MSRP
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Damasko DC96
Damaskomicro

DC96

3 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Invicta Objet D Art 69129
Invictamicro

Objet D Art 69129

3 variants
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Tissot Le Locle Open Heart
Tissot

Le Locle Open Heart

 
39.3mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
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Tissot Gentleman Open Heart
Tissot

Gentleman Open Heart

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,025MSRP
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Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

 
39.5mm·Automatic
$715MSRP
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Damasko DC57
Damaskomicro

DC57

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Murph
Hamilton

Khaki Field Murph

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,045MSRP
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Invicta Wildflower
Invictamicro

Wildflower

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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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 Classic Watch
Orient

Classic Watch

3 variants · Classic
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$245MSRP
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Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 2
Orient

Bambino Version 2

5 variants · Bambino
40.5mm·Automatic
$270MSRP
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Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

Ref. YAS100D
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
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Orient FNR1Q002W0
Orient

FNR1Q002W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$165MSRP
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Seiko Essentials Chronograph
Seiko

Essentials Chronograph

6 variants · Essentials
41.5/43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$265MSRP
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Timex Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter 40mm Leather Strap Watch

8 variants
40mm·Quartz
$219MSRP
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Casio EFB-730D
Casio
Edifice

EFB-730D

3 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$165MSRP
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Casio GMA-S140
Casio
G-Shock

GMA-S140

4 variants · G-Shock
45.9mm·Quartz·200m WR
$120MSRP
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Timex Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

4 variants
40mm·Quartz
$249MSRP
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Timex Q Timex Chronograph
Timex

Q Timex Chronograph

Ref. TW2V42600
40mm·Quartz
$259MSRP
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Casio GM-S2110
Casio
G-Shock

GM-S2110

2 variants · G-Shock
40.5mm·Quartz·200m WR
$200MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

IWC Schaffhausen Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen
Portugieser

Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph

6 variants · Portugieser
41mm·Automatic
$8,900MSRP
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3914 Portofino Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw3914 Portofino Chronograph

4 variants · Portofino
39mm·Automatic
$6,800MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto

6 variants
36/40mm·Automatic
$1,475MSRP
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Longines LONGINES TUXEDO
Longines
Tuxedo

LONGINES TUXEDO

Ref. L2.830.4.93.0
40mm·Automatic
$3,900MSRP
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3583xx Portugieser Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Portugieser

Iw3583xx Portugieser Automatic

5 variants · Portugieser
40.4mm·Automatic
$7,700MSRP
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Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black
Norqain

Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$10,611MSRP
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Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Burgundy Limited Edition
Norqain

Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Burgundy Limited Edition

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$10,724MSRP
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Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm
Norqain

Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$8,645MSRP
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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H

5 variants
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,495MSRP
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Omega De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 40mm
Omega

De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 40mm

Ref. 435.13.40.22.01.001
40mm·Manual
$9,400MSRP
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Breitling Premier B09 Chronograph 40
Breitling

Premier B09 Chronograph 40

3 variants · Premier
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$9,950MSRP
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TAG Heuer Carrera Chronosprint X Porsche
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronosprint X Porsche

Ref. CBS2011.FC6529
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$9,550MSRP
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