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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

Alternatives to the 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 Timex Marlin Jet Quartz Chronograph at $279 (vs $1,450 for the Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz 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.

Wolbrook Skindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz
Wolbrookmicro

Skindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz

6 variants · Skindiver
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$432MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
Dan Henry 1945
Dan Henrymicro

1945

 
41.5mm·Quartz
$300MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
Nuncier MT Espresso 40.5mm
Nunciermicro

MT Espresso 40.5mm

 
40.5mm·Quartz
$519MSRP
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Geckota Chronotimer Chronograph
Geckotamicro

Chronotimer Chronograph

6 variants · Chronotimer
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$299MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
Ferro AGL 2 Chronograph
Ferromicro

AGL 2 Chronograph

5 variants · AGL 2
42mm·Quartz
$475MSRP
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Henry Archer Kvantum
Henry Archermicro

Kvantum

5 variants · Ref. 5744002550563
41mm·Quartz
$287MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
Dan Henry 1963
Dan Henrymicro

1963

7 variants · Ref. DH63-K11
42.5mm·Quartz
$380MSRP
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Jorg Gray Watches JG5500
Jorg Gray Watchesmicro

JG5500

3 variants
41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$395MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
Geckota Classic Chronotimer
Geckotamicro
Chronotimer

Classic Chronotimer

5 variants · Chronotimer
41.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$499MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
F.P.Journe Élégante 48 mm
F.P.Journemicro

Élégante 48 mm

 
40mm·Quartz
—MSRP
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Wolbrook Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38
Wolbrookmicro

Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38

3 variants · Outrider
38mm·Quartz·120m WR
$215MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
Hemel HFT20
Hemelmicro

HFT20

8 variants · Ref. HF4
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$450MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117

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 variants
44mm·Quartz
$1,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz

 
40mm·Quartz
$745MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz

2 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,075MSRP
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Seiko Astron
Seiko

Astron

3 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

5 variants
41.4mm·Quartz·100m WR
$750MSRP
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Bulova Green Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96A297
Bulova
Curv

Green Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96A297

3 variants
44mm·Quartz
$2,050MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono

2 variants
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,445MSRP
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Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition
Seiko

Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition

2 variants · Astron
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,600MSRP
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Movado Heritage Calendoplan Chronograph
Movadomicro

Heritage Calendoplan Chronograph

6 variants · Ref. 3650161
42/43mm·Quartz
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
Timex Atelier Chronograph Quartz M1q
Timex

Atelier Chronograph Quartz M1q

2 variants · Atelier
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$700MSRP
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Tissot Telemeter 1938
Tissot
Heritage

Telemeter 1938

2 variants
42mm·Automatic
$2,400MSRP
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Junghans FORM C
Junghans

FORM C

4 variants
40mm·Quartz
$750MSRP
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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.

Timex Marlin Jet Quartz Chronograph
Timex

Marlin Jet Quartz Chronograph

2 variants
40mm·Quartz
$279MSRP
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Timex Q Timex NASA 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Q Timex NASA 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Quartz
$239MSRP
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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
vsCompare with the Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
Tissot Classic Dream
Tissot

Classic Dream

4 variants
28/42mm·Quartz
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
Seiko Essentials Chronograph
Seiko

Essentials Chronograph

6 variants · Essentials
41.5/43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$265MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
Tissot Chrono L
Tissot

Chrono L

3 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$475MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
Casio EFB-730D
Casio
Edifice

EFB-730D

3 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$165MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
Casio GM-S2110
Casio
G-Shock

GM-S2110

2 variants · G-Shock
40.5mm·Quartz·200m WR
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto
Orient

75th Anniversary Stretto

 
40.8mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz
Hamilton

Khaki Field Quartz

4 variants
33/38/40mm·Quartz
$675MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
Orient Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Open Heart
Orient

Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Open Heart

 
40.8mm·Automatic
$495MSRP
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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·100m WR
$22,225MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
Massena LAB Archetype 0.0
Massena LAB

Archetype 0.0

Ref. AR-00
42mm·Manual·100m WR
$4,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
Longines LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK
Longines
Spirit Flyback

LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK

3 variants · Spirit Flyback
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
Citizen The Citizen Caliber A060
Citizen

The Citizen Caliber A060

5 variants · The Citizen
38.3mm·Solar·100m WR
$3,295MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition
Seiko

Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition

4 variants · Astron
43.4mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
Bremont Altitude Chronograph
Bremont

Altitude Chronograph

4 variants · Altitude
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
Yema Superman Tourbillon CMM.31 Limited Edition
Yema

Superman Tourbillon CMM.31 Limited Edition

 
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$13,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

 
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
Blancpain Air Command
Blancpain

Air Command

Ref. AC01-1130-63A
42.5mm·Automatic
$26,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
Breitling Aerospace Evo
Breitling
Professional

Aerospace Evo

Ref. E79363101B1E1
43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$5,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
RGM Watches Model 150
RGM Watches

Model 150

 
42mm·Manual
$3,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Brown Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet CURV 96K117
Longines LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE
Longines
Avigation

LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE

2 variants · Avigation
41mm·Automatic
$4,400MSRP
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