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Browse/Alternatives/Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442

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

Case
29mm
Movement
Quartz
Category
Dress
MSRP
$350
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442 is the Seiko Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies) ($350) — common cross-shop and Classic dress. If price is the constraint, the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 43L229 at $135 (vs $350 for the Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Beijing Watches Classic Series Lucky Cloud Watch 28mm is the standout microbrand take — same family (Classic) and Classic dress. Stepping up, the Frederique Constant Classics Slimline Ladies Moonphase ($995) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Beijing Watches Classic Series Lucky Cloud Watch 28mm
Beijing Watchesmicro

Classic Series Lucky Cloud Watch 28mm

 
28mm·Quartz
$499MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Beijing Watches Classic Series Lucky Muse Watch 28mm
Beijing Watchesmicro

Classic Series Lucky Muse Watch 28mm

 
28mm·Quartz
$499MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Duckworth Prestex Scottish Watches Special Edition
Duckworth Prestexmicro

Scottish Watches Special Edition

4 variants · Ref. D803
31mm·Quartz
$595MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
U-Boat CLASSICO LADY 30MM
U-Boatmicro

CLASSICO LADY 30MM

3 variants · Ref. 8899
30/38mm·Quartz
$2,750MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Dan Henry 1900
Dan Henrymicro

1900

4 variants · Ref. DH00-28M-BR-A1
28.5mm·Quartz
$230MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Thorn Chameri 27.5mm Heritage Ronda 762 Dress Watch CH01
Thornmicro

Chameri 27.5mm Heritage Ronda 762 Dress Watch CH01

 
27.5mm·Quartz
$65MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
BERNY BERNY-Women Quartz Fashion Watch-2950L
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Women Quartz Fashion Watch-2950L

4 variants
30mm·Quartz
$57MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Lilienthal Berlin Rosalux Black Gold Mesh Black Brushed Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America
Lilienthal Berlinmicro

Rosalux Black Gold Mesh Black Brushed Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America

Ref. 9898279829795
30mm·Quartz
$159MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Aigi Watches BARENTS SEA 32MM
Aigi Watchesmicro

BARENTS SEA 32MM

2 variants
32mm·Quartz
$167MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Aigi Watches Frost
Aigi Watchesmicro

Frost

2 variants
28mm·Quartz
$167MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0040Q Quartz
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP0040Q

Specht & Söhne SP0040Q Quartz

4 variants · Ref. SP0040Q1
25mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP2648Q Quartz
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP2648Q

Specht & Söhne SP2648Q Quartz

4 variants · Ref. SP2648Q1
26mm·Quartz
$136MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442

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 Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies)
Seiko

Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies)

5 variants · Essentials
26/28.7/29.6mm·Quartz
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Tissot Carson Premium
Tissot

Carson Premium

2 variants
30/32/40mm·Quartz
$450MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Bulova Classic Men's Square Blue Dial Classic Stainless Steel Watch
Bulova

Classic Men's Square Blue Dial Classic Stainless Steel Watch

 
35mm·Quartz
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Tissot Classic Dream
Tissot

Classic Dream

4 variants
28/42mm·Quartz
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Tissot Everytime
Tissot

Everytime

2 variants
34mm·Quartz
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Bulova Classic Women's Gold Two-Tone Silver Dial Classic Watch
Bulova

Classic Women's Gold Two-Tone Silver Dial Classic Watch

 
26mm·Quartz
$375MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Bulova Champagne Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Classic 44M117
Bulova
Classic

Champagne Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Classic 44M117

2 variants
28mm·Quartz
$195MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Seiko Essentials SWR049
Seiko

Essentials SWR049

Ref. SWR049
27.9mm·Quartz
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Yema Radiance
Yema

Radiance

6 variants
30mm·Quartz
$279MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
Seiko

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

 
29.8mm·Quartz·100m WR
$240MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Hamilton Jazzmaster Gent Quartz
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Gent Quartz

2 variants
40mm·Quartz
$745MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Timex Noah x Timex Oval Moon Phase
Timex

Noah x Timex Oval Moon Phase

Ref. A376FW25
35mm·Quartz
$228MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442

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.

Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 43L229
Bulova
Classic

Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 43L229

 
25mm·Quartz
$135MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Timex Waterbury Classic 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Waterbury Classic 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 
40mm·Quartz
$145MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Casio MTP-B190D-7BV
Casio

MTP-B190D-7BV

2 variants
31.5mm·Quartz
$110MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Timex Easy Reader Color Pop 30mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2R62900
Timex

Easy Reader Color Pop 30mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2R62900

 
30mm·Quartz
$79MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Timex Waterbury Classic 3 Hand 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Waterbury Classic 3 Hand 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Quartz
$102MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Casio MTP-B145D-7BV
Casio

MTP-B145D-7BV

 
35mm·Quartz
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Casio MQ-24
Casio

MQ-24

10 variants
34.9mm·Quartz
$30MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Swatch Something New
Swatch

Something New

Ref. LB153
25mm·Quartz
$65MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Mondaine Classic, 36 mm, Stainless Steel Green Watch
Mondaine

Classic, 36 mm, Stainless Steel Green Watch

 
36mm·Quartz
$170MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Swatch Sigan
Swatch

Sigan

Ref. SO28N101
34mm·Quartz
$80MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Swatch TIME TO TEAL
Swatch
Originals

TIME TO TEAL

 
34mm·Quartz
$85MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Bulova Silver-Tone Dial Stainless Steel Expansion Vintage Dress 43L226
Bulova
Vintage Dress

Silver-Tone Dial Stainless Steel Expansion Vintage Dress 43L226

 
24mm·Quartz
$150MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Frederique Constant Classics Slimline Ladies Moonphase
Frederique Constant

Classics Slimline Ladies Moonphase

2 variants
30mm·Quartz
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Frederique Constant Classics Art Deco Carree
Frederique Constant

Classics Art Deco Carree

 
28mm·Quartz
$1,495MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Frederique Constant Classics Art Deco Carree
Frederique Constant

Classics Art Deco Carree

 
28mm·Quartz
$1,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Tissot Le Locle
Tissot

Le Locle

4 variants
29mm·Automatic
$795MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Omega De Ville Prestige Quartz 30mm
Omega

De Ville Prestige Quartz 30mm

5 variants · De Ville Prestige
30mm·Quartz
$3,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Hamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M
Hamilton

American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M

2 variants
24mm·Quartz
$795MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Tissot Bellissima
Tissot

Bellissima

 
29mm·Automatic
$875MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Omega Constellation Quartz
Omega

Constellation Quartz

16 variants · Constellation
25/28/36mm·Quartz
$3,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier
Cartier

Ballon Bleu de Cartier

Ref. WSBB0073
28mm·Quartz
$5,750MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Hamilton Ventura Quartz
Hamilton

Ventura Quartz

2 variants
24/32mm·Quartz
$1,075MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Cartier Santos de Cartier Small Model
Cartier

Santos de Cartier Small Model

Ref. WSSA0082
27mm·Quartz
$6,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
Omega Constellation Quartz
Omega

Constellation Quartz

16 variants · Constellation
25/28/36mm·Quartz
$6,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Blue Dial Leather Strap Classic 96B442
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