Finding alternatives to
Alternatives to the Bulova Gray Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Octava 98A293
48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Case
41.7mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$1,095
The short answer
The closest alternative to the Bulova Gray Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Octava 98A293 is the Hamilton Jazzmaster Open Heart Auto ($2,695) — common cross-shop and skeleton_dial. If price is the constraint, the Swatch Rosetta Bianca at $205 (vs $1,095 for the Gray Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Octava 98A293) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Seagull Heritage Series Full Skeleton Coaxial Tourbillon 42mm is the standout microbrand take — skeleton_dial and Visually similar.
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48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12
Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.
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.
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.
Pricier alternatives· 12
Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.
