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Browse/Alternatives/Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
Finding alternatives to

Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117

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

Case
41.5mm
Movement
Quartz
MSRP
$1,450
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117 is the Bulova CURV Men's Chronograph/Classic Watch ($1,050) — shared caliber (NR20) and Same family (Curv). If price is the constraint, the Tissot Classic Dream at $350 (vs $1,450 for the Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Geckota Chronotimer Chronograph is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Fears Garrick (White) ($22,225) 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.

Geckota Chronotimer Chronograph
Geckotamicro

Chronotimer Chronograph

6 variantsChronotimer
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$299MSRP
—Used
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Ferro AGL 2 Chronograph
Ferromicro

AGL 2 Chronograph

5 variantsAGL 2
42mm·Quartz
$475MSRP
—Used
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Jorg Gray Watches JG5500
Jorg Gray Watchesmicro

JG5500

3 variantsSeries
41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$395MSRP
—Used
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Henry Archer Kvantum
Henry Archermicro

Kvantum

5 variantsKvantum
41mm·Quartz
$287MSRP
—Used
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Dan Henry 1963
Dan Henrymicro

1963

7 variants1963
42.5mm·Quartz
$380MSRP
—Used
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Wolbrook Skindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz
Wolbrookmicro

Skindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz

6 variantsSkindiver
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$432MSRP
—Used
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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1
Drydenmicro

Chrono Diver Series 1

13 variantsChrono Diver
42mm·Quartz·101m WR
$349MSRP
—Used
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Bertucci A-11T Americana Officers Edition
Bertuccimicro

A-11T Americana Officers Edition

Ref. 13339
42mm·Quartz
$295MSRP
—Used
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Dan Henry 1945
Dan Henrymicro

1945

41.5mm·Quartz
$300MSRP
—Used
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Nuncier MT Espresso 40.5mm
Nunciermicro

MT Espresso 40.5mm

40.5mm·Quartz
$519MSRP
—Used
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Aigi Watches CHRONO BEERENBERG BC
Aigi Watchesmicro

CHRONO BEERENBERG BC

43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$251MSRP
—Used
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Omologato Reims
Omologatomicro
Di Corsa

Reims

2 variantsSeries
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$530MSRP
—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 CURV Men's Chronograph/Classic Watch
Bulova

CURV Men's Chronograph/Classic Watch

2 variantsSeries
44mm·Quartz
$1,050MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz

2 variantsJazzmaster Chrono Quartz
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,075MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Astron
Seiko

Astron

3 variantsAstron
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,400MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz

40mm·Quartz
$745MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition
Seiko

Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition

2 variantsAstron
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,600MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

2 variantsProspex SPEEDTIMER
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,200MSRP
—Used
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Bulova Green Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96A297
Bulova
Curv

Green Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96A297

3 variantsSeries
44mm·Quartz
$2,050MSRP
—Used
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Junghans FORM C
Junghans

FORM C

4 variantsSeries
40mm·Quartz
$750MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono

2 variantsKhaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,445MSRP
—Used
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Tissot Telemeter 1938
Tissot
Heritage

Telemeter 1938

2 variantsTelemeter 1938
42mm·Automatic
$2,400MSRP
—Used
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Citizen ATTESA
Citizen

ATTESA

2 variantsATTESA
43.2mm·Solar·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
—Used
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Tissot Gentleman Open Heart
Tissot

Gentleman Open Heart

3 variantsGentleman Open Heart
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,025MSRP
—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.

Tissot Classic Dream
Tissot

Classic Dream

28/42mm
4 variantsClassic Dream
28/42mm·Quartz
$350MSRP
—Used
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Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variantsPR516
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Essentials Chronograph
Seiko

Essentials Chronograph

41.5/43mm
6 variantsEssentials
41.5/43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$265MSRP
—Used
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Tissot Chrono L
Tissot

Chrono L

3 variantsChrono L
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$475MSRP
—Used
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Casio EFB-730D
Casio
Edifice

EFB-730D

3 variantsEdifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$165MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz
Hamilton

Khaki Field Quartz

33/38/40mm
4 variantsKhaki Field Quartz
33/38/40mm·Quartz
$675MSRP
—Used
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Timex Q Timex Chronograph
Timex

Q Timex Chronograph

Ref. TW2V42600
40mm·Quartz
$259MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Essentials Chronograph
Seiko

Essentials Chronograph

38.7/40mm
6 variantsEssentials
38.7/40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$415MSRP
—Used
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Orient Stretto Chronograph
Orient

Stretto Chronograph

3 variantsStretto
40mm·Solar
$350MSRP
—Used
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Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

2 variantsRallygraf
39mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
—Used
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Citizen Zenshin Senkei
Citizen

Zenshin Senkei

2 variantsZenshin Senkei
41mm·Solar·100m WR
$506MSRP
—Used
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Casio EFK-110D
Casio
Edifice

EFK-110D

3 variantsEdifice
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$300MSRP
—Used
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Fears Garrick (White)
Fears

Garrick (White)

42mm·Manual
$22,225MSRP
—Used
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Citizen The Citizen Caliber A060
Citizen

The Citizen Caliber A060

5 variantsThe Citizen
38.3mm·Solar·100m WR
$3,295MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition
Seiko

Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition

4 variantsAstron
43.4mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,900MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,000MSRP
—Used
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Massena LAB Archetype 0.0
Massena LAB

Archetype 0.0

Ref. AR-00
42mm·Manual·100m WR
$4,250MSRP
—Used
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Tudor 1926 41mm Automatic
Tudor
1926 watch 41mm

1926 41mm Automatic

3 variantsSeries
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
—Used
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Bremont Hawking Limited Edition
Bremont

Hawking Limited Edition

5 variantsHawking
41mm·Automatic
$9,995MSRP
—Used
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph "50ᵀᴴ Anniversary" 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph "50ᵀᴴ Anniversary" 41mm

Ref. 26240ST.OO.1320ST.03
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
—Used
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin 41mm

Ref. 26586XT.OO.1240XT.99
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
—Used
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Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet Phases de Lune GMT
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Complet Phases de Lune GMT

Ref. 6676-1127-MMB
40.5mm·Automatic
$24,000MSRP
—Used
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Longines LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK
Longines
Spirit Flyback

LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK

3 variantsSpirit Flyback
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,000MSRP
—Used
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Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer

34/40mm
19 variantsDe Ville Prestige
34/40mm·Automatic
$5,100MSRP
—Used
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