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Browse/Alternatives/Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139

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

Case
45mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Dress
MSRP
$575
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139 is the Orient Retro Future Camera (Revival) ($500) — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Orient Multi-Year Calendar at $325 (vs $575 for the Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital is the standout microbrand take — looks nearly identical and Automatic. Stepping up, the Movado Alta SE ($3,495) 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.

Manufaktur Waldhoff Capital
Manufaktur Waldhoffmicro

Capital

5 variants
44mm·Automatic
$439MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Zinvo Blade Spirit 44mm — off-center open-worked skeleton with hours sub-dial
Zinvomicro

Blade Spirit 44mm — off-center open-worked skeleton with hours sub-dial

3 variants
44mm·Automatic
$650MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Zinvo STEALTH
Zinvomicro

STEALTH

 
44mm·Automatic
$650MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg
Manufaktur Waldhoffmicro

Brandenburg

4 variants
44mm·Automatic
$489MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial
Manufaktur Waldhoffmicro

Imperial

6 variants
43mm·Manual
$2,230MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Revelot R7
Revelotmicro

R7

7 variants
45mm·Automatic
$245MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
ANGLES Watches The Measurement Atomatic Black
ANGLES Watchesmicro
Measurement

The Measurement Atomatic Black

2 variants
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,480MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Beijing Watches Star Trail Skeleton Mechanical Watch 42mm
Beijing Watchesmicro
Star Hunter

Star Trail Skeleton Mechanical Watch 42mm

3 variants
42.5mm·Automatic
$549MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Lilienthal Berlin Neolux Skeleton – Silver Grey
Lilienthal Berlinmicro

Neolux Skeleton – Silver Grey

 
42mm·Automatic
$659MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Xeric Vendetta II
Xericmicro

Vendetta II

3 variants
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,099MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
U-Boat CHIMERA 46MM SS
U-Boatmicro

CHIMERA 46MM SS

3 variants
46mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Revelot R7
Revelotmicro

R7

7 variants
45mm·Automatic
$245MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139

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.

Orient Retro Future Camera (Revival)
Orient

Retro Future Camera (Revival)

3 variants
46mm·Automatic
$500MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Citizen Automatic Open Heart
Citizen

Automatic Open Heart

Ref. NH9131
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Orient RA-AC0J Classic Watch
Orient
ClassicRA AC0J

RA-AC0J Classic Watch

3 variants · RA AC0J
42.4mm·Automatic
$275MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Orient Retro Future Camera (Revival) Limited Edition
Orient

Retro Future Camera (Revival) Limited Edition

 
46mm·Automatic
$490MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Bulova Maquina Men's Automatic Classic Watch
Bulova

Maquina Men's Automatic Classic Watch

3 variants
46mm·Automatic·100m WR
$750MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

 
39.5mm·Automatic
$715MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Movado BOLD Fusion Automatic
Movadomicro

BOLD Fusion Automatic

3 variants · Ref. 3601247
43.5mm·Automatic
$1,595MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Invicta Objet D Art 69126
Invictamicro

Objet D Art 69126

 
42mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Invicta Objet D Art 49500
Invictamicro

Objet D Art 49500

 
43mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Bulova Black Dial Leather Bracelet Surveyor 96A310
Bulova
Surveyor

Black Dial Leather Bracelet Surveyor 96A310

4 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$925MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Seiko Presage Classic Series
Seiko

Presage Classic Series

4 variants
40.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,125MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Bulova Sutton Men's Silver Black Dial Stainless Steel Watch
Bulova

Sutton Men's Silver Black Dial Stainless Steel Watch

4 variants
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$750MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139

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 Multi-Year Calendar
Orient

Multi-Year Calendar

4 variants · Multi
43.5mm·Automatic
$325MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Orient Classic Watch
Orient

Classic Watch

3 variants · Classic
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$245MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Orient RA-AC0H
Orient
RA-AC0H04Y10A

RA-AC0H

3 variants
49.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$265MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Casio MRW-200H
Casio

MRW-200H

6 variants
44.6mm·Quartz·100m WR
$40MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Swatch Sistem Slate
Swatch

Sistem Slate

Ref. YIB400
42mm·Automatic
$250MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Timex Waterbury Classic 39mm
Timex

Waterbury Classic 39mm

4 variants
39mm·Quartz
$189MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Swatch Sistem Meche
Swatch

Sistem Meche

Ref. YIS418M
42mm·Automatic
$250MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Seiko Seiko Selection SARV001
Seiko

Seiko Selection SARV001

2 variants · Seiko Selection
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$181MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Casio EQS-960PB
Casio
Edifice

EQS-960PB

 
44.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$240MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Swatch Petite Seconde Black
Swatch

Petite Seconde Black

Ref. SY23S400
42mm·Automatic
$250MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Casio ECB-2300D
Casio
Edifice

ECB-2300D

 
45.8mm·Quartz·100m WR
$280MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Timex Q Timex NASA 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Q Timex NASA 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Quartz
$239MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Movado Alta SE
Movadomicro

Alta SE

2 variants · Ref. 0607787
43.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,495MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono
Hamilton

American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono

Ref. H40656131
44/46mm·Automatic
$2,045MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono

Ref. H37616331
44mm·Automatic
$2,045MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Hamilton Ventura XXL Auto
Hamilton

Ventura XXL Auto

Ref. H24655331
46mm·Automatic
$1,845MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Bremont Argylle
Bremont

Argylle

3 variants
43mm·Automatic
$3,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Junghans 1972 Competition
Junghans

1972 Competition

3 variants
45.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,110MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
TAG Heuer Connected
TAG Heuer

Connected

5 variants · Ref. SBT8A10.BT6292
45mm·Automatic
$1,750MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition

 
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Tissot T-Complication Squelette
Tissot

T-Complication Squelette

 
43mm·Manual
$2,295MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Tissot Telemeter 1938
Tissot
Heritage

Telemeter 1938

2 variants
42mm·Automatic
$2,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Glycine Men's Combat 6 Classic 43mm Automatic Watch GL0109
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat 6 Classic 43mm Automatic Watch GL0109

 
43mm·Automatic
$1,350MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
Breitling Avenger Chronograph GMT 45
Breitling

Avenger Chronograph GMT 45

2 variants · Avenger
45mm·Automatic
$7,350MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Classic 98A139
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