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Browse/Alternatives/Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Marine Star 97P171
Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Marine Star 97P171
Finding alternatives to

Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Marine Star 97P171

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

Case
35mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$895
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Marine Star 97P171 is the Seiko Presage Classic Series ($950) — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Timex Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch at $329 (vs $895 for the Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Marine Star 97P171) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic) is the standout microbrand take — looks nearly identical and Automatic. Stepping up, the Seiko Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition ($1,900) 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.

Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Charlie Paris Watchesmicro

INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)

2 variantsSeries
36mm·Automatic
$745MSRP
—Used
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Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Variomicro

1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$428MSRP
—Used
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Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Ajourée Rose Gold (36mm automatic)
Charlie Paris Watchesmicro

INITIAL 36 - Ajourée Rose Gold (36mm automatic)

4 variantsSeries
36mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
—Used
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Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny
Shiro Karamicro

Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny

36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$408MSRP
—Used
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Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Lino (35mm automatic, special)
Charlie Paris Watchesmicro

INITIAL - Lino (35mm automatic, special)

35mm·Automatic
$695MSRP
—Used
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Bravur Watches Team Heritage
Bravur Watchesmicro

Team Heritage

4 variantsSeries
37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,195MSRP
—Used
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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007
KUOEmicro

OLD SMITH 90-007

9 variantsOld Smith
35mm·Automatic
$640MSRP
—Used
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Revelot Terra Vintage Carbon Fiber
Revelotmicro

Terra Vintage Carbon Fiber

38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,799MSRP
—Used
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Lorier Neptune SIV
Loriermicro

Neptune SIV

39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$599MSRP
—Used
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Havaan Tuvali Asterism Silver
Havaan Tuvalimicro
Asterism Blue

Asterism Silver

8 variantsSeries
36mm·Automatic
$622MSRP
—Used
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Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Watch Gold PVD
Cincinnati Watch Companymicro

Guild Mechanical Watch Gold PVD

36mm·Manual
$650MSRP
—Used
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Kleynod Ladie's watch K 308-621
Kleynodmicro

Ladie's watch K 308-621

2 variantsSeries
37mm·Automatic
$655MSRP
—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.

Seiko Presage Classic Series
Seiko

Presage Classic Series

3 variantsPresage Classic Series
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto

36/40mm
6 variantsJazzmaster Skeleton Auto
36/40mm·Automatic
$1,475MSRP
—Used
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Bulova Blue Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Marine Star 96P248
Bulova
Marine Star

Blue Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Marine Star 96P248

2 variantsSeries
36mm·Quartz·100m WR
$525MSRP
—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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Bulova White Dial Leather Strap Sutton 96L339
Bulova
Sutton

White Dial Leather Strap Sutton 96L339

34.5mm·Automatic
$650MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time

33.8/34/38.5/39.5/40.5mm
23 variantsPresage Cocktail Time
33.8/34/38.5/39.5/40.5mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
—Used
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Glycine Unisex Combat Sub Sport 36mm Automatic Watch GL0543
Glycine

Unisex Combat Sub Sport 36mm Automatic Watch GL0543

6 variantsSeries
36mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,530MSRP
—Used
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Timex Expedition Pioneer Titanium Automatic GMT
Timex

Expedition Pioneer Titanium Automatic GMT

2 variantsSeries
36mm·Automatic·200m WR
$629MSRP
—Used
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Timex Deepwater Reef 200 41mm Titanium Automatic Bracelet Watch
Timex

Deepwater Reef 200 41mm Titanium Automatic Bracelet Watch

36mm·Automatic·200m WR
$689MSRP
—Used
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Glycine Combat Sub
Glycine

Combat Sub

5 variantsCombat Sub
36mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,850MSRP
—Used
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Citizen Series 8 870
Citizen

Series 8 870

4 variantsSeries 8
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,095MSRP
—Used
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Bulova Beige Dial Leather Strap Nothing But The Best 96B483
Bulova
Frank Sinatra

Beige Dial Leather Strap Nothing But The Best 96B483

2 variantsSeries
37mm·Automatic
$775MSRP
—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.

Timex Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

2 variantsSeries
36mm·Automatic·200m WR
$329MSRP
—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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Timex Marlin Quartz 34mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Quartz 34mm Leather Strap Watch

2 variantsSeries
36mm·Quartz·200m WR
$179MSRP
—Used
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Orient Stretto Date
Orient

Stretto Date

6 variantsStretto
38.5mm·Automatic
$360MSRP
—Used
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Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series
Seiko

5 Sports SNXS series

6 variants5 Sports SNXS series
37.4mm·Automatic·100m WR
$415MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
Seiko

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

3 variantsEssentials
34mm·Quartz·100m WR
$315MSRP
—Used
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Citizen Tsuyosa
Citizen

Tsuyosa

5 variantsTsuyosa
37mm·Automatic
$356MSRP
—Used
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Citizen Tsuyosa Automatic
Citizen

Tsuyosa Automatic

3 variantsTsuyosa
40mm·Automatic
$356MSRP
—Used
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Orient FNR1Q004W0
Orient

FNR1Q004W0

36mm·Automatic
$190MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Marine Star 97P171
Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series

5 variants5 Sports SKX series
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$350MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Marine Star 97P171
Orient Symphony IV Lady's
Orient

Symphony IV Lady's

4 variantsSeries
38mm·Automatic
$260MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Marine Star 97P171
Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175
Bulova
Vintage Sea Hunter

Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175

5 variantsSeries
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
—Used
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Seiko Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition
Seiko

Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

35mm·Automatic
$1,900MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Marine Star 97P171
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades Co Axial Master Chronometer

34/38mm
5 variantsSeamaster Aqua Terra Shades
34/38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$13,900MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Marine Star 97P171
Rolex Oyster Perpetual
Rolex

Oyster Perpetual

28/31/34/36/41mm
10 variantsOyster Perpetual
28/31/34/36/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,200MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Marine Star 97P171
Rolex Datejust
Rolex

Datejust

31/36/41mm
104 variantsDatejust
31/36/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$9,350MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Marine Star 97P171
Rolex Oyster Perpetual
Rolex

Oyster Perpetual

31/36/41mm
Ref. 277203
31/36/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,700MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Marine Star 97P171
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades Co Axial Master Chronometer

34/38mm
9 variantsSeamaster Aqua Terra Shades
34/38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$7,400MSRP
—Used
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NOMOS Glashütte Club Sport neomatik 34 gold
NOMOS Glashütte

Club Sport neomatik 34 gold

3 variantsClub
34mm·Automatic·200m WR
$3,960MSRP
—Used
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Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm
Omega

Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm

15 variantsSpeedmaster
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,900MSRP
—Used
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Longines CONQUEST
Longines

CONQUEST

6 variantsConquest
34mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,400MSRP
—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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Vertex Bronze 36 Green
Vertex

Bronze 36 Green

36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,611MSRP
—Used
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Tissot PRX Gold
Tissot

PRX Gold

35/40mm
6 variantsPRX Gold
35/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,175MSRP
—Used
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