Finding alternatives to
Alternatives to the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Apollo Automatic 98A327
48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Case
40mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$750
The short answer
The closest alternative to the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Apollo Automatic 98A327 is the Timex Harry Potter x Timex Waterbury Skeleton Automatic 39mm Leather Strap Watch ($549) — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Timex Peanuts x Timex Marlin Automatic Soccer 40mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2Y53800 at $359 (vs $750 for the Black Dial Leather Strap Apollo Automatic 98A327) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Laco Edition 100 is the standout microbrand take — looks nearly identical and Automatic. Stepping up, the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial ($1,650) 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.
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.
