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Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Bulova Bulova Marine Star

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

Case
44mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Diver
MSRP
$925
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Bulova Marine Star is the Orient Sports Diver ($745) — common cross-shop and Pro diver. If price is the constraint, the Orient World Map (Revival) at $450 (vs $925 for the Bulova Marine Star) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Makara Watches Octopus is the standout microbrand take — pro diver and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Breitling Superocean Automatic ($5,700) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Makara Watches Octopus
Makara Watchesmicro

Octopus

6 variants
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$549MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Islander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
Islandermicro
Under $50

Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$449MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Aquatico Star Dive Watch Black Dial
Aquaticomicro

Star Dive Watch Black Dial

3 variants
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$499MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Undone x Birdwell Beige Automatic
Undonemicro

x Birdwell Beige Automatic

 
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$500MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Buyalov РР02.2 Акула
Buyalovmicro

РР02.2 Акула

4 variants
46.3mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Peacock Watches Ocean Wing Tourbillon
Peacock Watchesmicro

Ocean Wing Tourbillon

4 variants
44.5mm·Manual·300m WR
$2,350MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Sheffield Allsport Diver 1
Sheffieldmicro

Allsport Diver 1

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$128MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Buyalov РР03 Акула
Buyalovmicro

РР03 Акула

3 variants
44.83mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Aquatico Star Tritium Black Dial
Aquaticomicro

Star Tritium Black Dial

3 variants
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$599MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Henry Archer Nordlys
Henry Archermicro

Nordlys

13 variants · Ref. 5744002550358
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$430MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
MMI Watches DUMBO 500M DIVE WATCH 316L NH35 "LEATHER PACKAGE" DB2NHS
MMI Watchesmicro

DUMBO 500M DIVE WATCH 316L NH35 "LEATHER PACKAGE" DB2NHS

 
46mm·Automatic·500m WR
$390MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Aquatico Super Marine Blue Dial Left Crown(PT-5000)
Aquaticomicro

Super Marine Blue Dial Left Crown(PT-5000)

 
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$499MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star

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 Sports Diver
Orient

Sports Diver

4 variants
43.6mm·Automatic·100m WR
$745MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Invicta Pro Diver 5053OBXL
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 5053OBXL

2 variants
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Invicta Pro Diver Store Exclusive 30602
Invictamicro

Pro Diver Store Exclusive 30602

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Seiko King Turtle
Seiko
Prospex Sea

King Turtle

4 variants · Prospex Sea
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
$650MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic
Citizen

Promaster Diver Automatic

3 variants · Promaster
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$469MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Orient Retro Future Camera (Revival) Limited Edition
Orient

Retro Future Camera (Revival) Limited Edition

 
46mm·Automatic
$490MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Invicta Pro Diver 36972
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 36972

2 variants
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Victorinox Journey 1884 Automatic
Victorinox

Journey 1884 Automatic

3 variants · Ref. 241980.1
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch
Seiko

Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch

 
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

2 variants · Prospex Sea
45mm·Automatic·200m WR
$625MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Glycine Men's Airman SST GMT 43mm Automatic Watch GL0310
Glycine
Airman

Men's Airman SST GMT 43mm Automatic Watch GL0310

 
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$905MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Timex Deepwater Meridian 200 Automatic GMT 42mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Deepwater Meridian 200 Automatic GMT 42mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

3 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$549MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star

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 World Map (Revival)
Orient

World Map (Revival)

3 variants
43.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$450MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Orient Neo Classic Sports LE
Orient

Neo Classic Sports LE

3 variants
43.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$415MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Orient 75th Anniversary RA-TX0210L10B
Orient

75th Anniversary RA-TX0210L10B

 
42.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$375MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Seiko 5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model

 
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$430MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Timex Deepwater Meridian 200 Automatic 44mm HNBR Rubber Strap Watch
Timex

Deepwater Meridian 200 Automatic 44mm HNBR Rubber Strap Watch

 
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$409MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Seiko 5KX
Seiko
5 Sports SKX series

5KX

11 variants · 5 Sports SKX series
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Seiko 5 Sports Dual-Crown Diver SRPB29
Seiko

5 Sports Dual-Crown Diver SRPB29

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$399MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Timex Peanuts x Timex Marlin Automatic Saxophonist 40mm
Timex

Peanuts x Timex Marlin Automatic Saxophonist 40mm

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$339MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Timex Expedition Pioneer Automatic 41mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Pioneer Automatic 41mm Leather Strap Watch

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$429MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175
Bulova
Vintage Sea Hunter

Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175

5 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Swatch Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Green Abyss
Swatch

Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Green Abyss

 
42.3mm·Automatic
$420MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Swatch Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Pink Ocean
Swatch

Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Pink Ocean

Ref. SO35P400
42.3mm·Automatic
$420MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Breitling Superocean Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Automatic

20 variants · Superocean
36/42/44/46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm
Omega

Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm

25 variants · Seamaster Diver 300M
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$6,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique
Blancpain

Fifty Fathoms Automatique

3 variants · Fifty Fathoms
45mm·Automatic·300m WR
$20,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic

8 variants · Superocean Heritage
42/44/46mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Aquatimer

Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic

2 variants · Aquatimer
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$6,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique
Blancpain

Fifty Fathoms Automatique

2 variants · Fifty Fathoms
45mm·Automatic·300m WR
$19,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Breitling Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic

7 variants · Superocean Heritage
40/42/44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$6,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Yema Skin Diver Slim CMM.20
Yema

Skin Diver Slim CMM.20

4 variants · Skin Diver
47mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,117MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Bremont Supermarine Chrono
Bremont

Supermarine Chrono

3 variants · Supermarine
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$6,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0317
Glycine
Combat

Men's Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0317

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Movado Alta Super Sub Sea Chronograph
Movadomicro

Alta Super Sub Sea Chronograph

5 variants · Ref. 3650201
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$3,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
Movado SE Diver
Movadomicro

SE Diver

2 variants · Ref. 0607819
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,495MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Bulova Marine Star
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