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Browse/Alternatives/Bulova Blue Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Surveyor 96B436
Bulova Blue Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Surveyor 96B436
Finding alternatives to

Bulova Blue Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Surveyor 96B436

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

Case
39mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$625
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Bulova Blue Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Surveyor 96B436 is the Bulova Black Dial Leather Bracelet Surveyor 96A310 ($925) — same family (Surveyor) and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Orient Classic Watch at $245 (vs $625 for the Blue Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Surveyor 96B436) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Charlie Paris Watches ALLIANCE - 3-hand (39.5mm steel automatic) is the standout microbrand take — looks nearly identical and Automatic. Stepping up, the Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29 ($2,249) 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.

Charlie Paris Watches ALLIANCE - 3-hand (39.5mm steel automatic)
Charlie Paris Watchesmicro

ALLIANCE - 3-hand (39.5mm steel automatic)

3 variantsSeries
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,645MSRP
—Used
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Vaer D5 Meridian Auto
Vaermicro
Meridian

D5 Meridian Auto

2 variantsMeridian
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$679MSRP
—Used
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Henry Archer Sekvens
Henry Archermicro

Sekvens

6 variantsSekvens
40mm·Automatic
$365MSRP
—Used
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Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2
Astor + Banksmicro

Sea Ranger M2

8 variantsSea Ranger
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,149MSRP
—Used
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Charlie Paris Watches ALLIANCE - Phase de Lune (39.5mm steel automatic)
Charlie Paris Watchesmicro

ALLIANCE - Phase de Lune (39.5mm steel automatic)

3 variantsSeries
39.5mm·Automatic
$2,445MSRP
—Used
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Henry Archer Havstrøm
Henry Archermicro

Havstrøm

17 variantsHavstrøm
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$652MSRP
—Used
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Ibarra RIZAL 40MM AUTOMATIC TWO-TONE GOLD WATCH
Ibarramicro

RIZAL 40MM AUTOMATIC TWO-TONE GOLD WATCH

4 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic
$331MSRP
—Used
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DuFrane Watches Mabry MkII 39mm Titanium Mechanical Field Watch
DuFrane Watchesmicro

Mabry MkII 39mm Titanium Mechanical Field Watch

3 variantsSeries
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$999MSRP
—Used
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anOrdain Model 1
anOrdainmicro

Model 1

8 variantsModel 1
38mm·Manual
$3,804MSRP
—Used
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Aigi Watches SATELLITE GROUND STATION II
Aigi Watchesmicro

SATELLITE GROUND STATION II

4 variantsSeries
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$525MSRP
—Used
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MMI Watches MMI/Nor-Light 39.5mm Stainless Steel No-Date Miyota 9039
MMI Watchesmicro

MMI/Nor-Light 39.5mm Stainless Steel No-Date Miyota 9039

5 variantsSeries
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$520MSRP
—Used
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ALATO Arvet Automatic 100m 38mm
ALATOmicro

Arvet Automatic 100m 38mm

6 variantsSeries
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$694MSRP
—Used
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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.

Bulova Black Dial Leather Bracelet Surveyor 96A310
Bulova
Surveyor

Black Dial Leather Bracelet Surveyor 96A310

4 variantsSeries
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$925MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Auto

34/38mm
8 variantsJazzmaster Performer Auto
34/38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

40/44mm
3 variantsJazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
40/44mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
—Used
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Citizen Tsuyosa Shore
Citizen

Tsuyosa Shore

2 variantsTsuyosa
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$495MSRP
—Used
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Bulova Purple Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet NYC 96B484
Bulova
NYC

Purple Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet NYC 96B484

2 variantsSeries
39mm·Automatic
$795MSRP
—Used
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Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Rat Pack 96B406
Bulova
Frank Sinatra

Black Dial Leather Strap Rat Pack 96B406

40mm·Automatic
$825MSRP
—Used
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Tissot Gentleman
Tissot

Gentleman

38/40mm
5 variantsGentleman
38/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Auto

30/34/36/40mm
5 variantsJazzmaster Auto
30/34/36/40mm·Automatic
$1,125MSRP
—Used
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Orient Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)
Orient

Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)

3 variantsSeries
38.4mm·Automatic
$345MSRP
—Used
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Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale GMT Paris
Yema

Navygraf Marine Nationale GMT Paris

39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$944MSRP
—Used
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Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAC0Q

AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

6 variantsAC0Q
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$370MSRP
—Used
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Orient Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)
Orient

Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)

3 variantsSeries
38.4mm·Automatic
$345MSRP
—Used
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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

4 variantsClassic
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$245MSRP
—Used
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Orient Symphony IV Lady's
Orient

Symphony IV Lady's

4 variantsSeries
38mm·Automatic
$260MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Recraft Series
Seiko

Recraft Series

39.6/43.5mm
4 variantsRecraft
39.6/43.5mm·Automatic
$265MSRP
—Used
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Orient Bambino Version 7 (40.5mm)
Orient

Bambino Version 7 (40.5mm)

6 variantsSeries
40.5mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
—Used
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Casio EFK-110D
Casio
Edifice

EFK-110D

3 variantsEdifice
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$300MSRP
—Used
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Timex Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Eco-Conscious Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Eco-Conscious Fabric Strap Watch

36mm·Automatic·200m WR
$309MSRP
—Used
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Casio EFV-160D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-160D

2 variantsEdifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
—Used
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Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap Watch

36mm·Automatic·200m WR
$299MSRP
—Used
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Citizen Corso
Citizen

Corso

2 variantsCorso
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$296MSRP
—Used
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Timex Marlin 1965 Reissue Hand-Wound 34mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin 1965 Reissue Hand-Wound 34mm Leather Strap Watch

36mm·Manual·200m WR
$259MSRP
—Used
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Casio EFS-S650D
Casio
Edifice

EFS-S650D

40.9mm·Quartz·100m WR
$250MSRP
—Used
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Citizen Corso
Citizen

Corso

5 variantsCorso
40mm·Solar
$278MSRP
—Used
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
Yema

Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

4 variantsWristmaster
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,249MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch
Seiko

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

2 variantsProspex Marinemaster
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,800MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch
Seiko

Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

2 variantsProspex Sea
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,300MSRP
—Used
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Yema Superman Dato CMM.10
Yema

Superman Dato CMM.10

4 variantsSuperman
39.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,777MSRP
—Used
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Yema Wristmaster Slim CMM.20
Yema

Wristmaster Slim CMM.20

4 variantsWristmaster
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,117MSRP
—Used
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Seiko King Seiko KSK
Seiko

King Seiko KSK

38.1/38.6mm
6 variantsKing Seiko KSK
38.1/38.6mm·Automatic
$3,300MSRP
—Used
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Bremont Supermarine 300M
Bremont

Supermarine 300M

8 variantsSupermarine
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,550MSRP
—Used
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Oris Artelier Complication
Oris

Artelier Complication

3 variantsArtelier
39.5mm·Automatic
$3,150MSRP
—Used
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Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer

30/34/38/41mm
23 variantsSeamaster Aqua Terra 150M
30/34/38/41mm·Automatic·150m WR
$6,700MSRP
—Used
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Citizen Series 8 870
Citizen

Series 8 870

3 variantsSeries 8
40.8mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,595MSRP
—Used
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Grand Seiko SBGR321
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGR321

40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,200MSRP
—Used
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Frederique Constant Highlife Heart Beat Automatic
Frederique Constant

Highlife Heart Beat Automatic

2 variantsSeries
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,295MSRP
—Used
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