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Browse/Alternatives/Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340
Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340
Finding alternatives to

Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340

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

Case
42mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$995
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340 is the Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0561 ($700) — looks nearly identical and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Orient Bambino Version 9 at $385 (vs $995 for the Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic) is the standout microbrand take — looks nearly identical and Automatic. Stepping up, the Tissot T-Complication Squelette ($2,295) 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 - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Charlie Paris Watchesmicro

INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)

6 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$695MSRP
—Used
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Seagull Han Dynasty Warpath Series Chinese Style Dial Watch 43mm
Seagullmicro
Ready-To-Ship Special Collection

Han Dynasty Warpath Series Chinese Style Dial Watch 43mm

2 variantsSeries
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$569MSRP
—Used
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Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic II
Manufaktur Waldhoffmicro

Republic II

2 variantsSeries
41.2mm·Automatic
$449MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340
Akrone C-03 Carbon Fury dorée
Akronemicro

C-03 Carbon Fury dorée

6 variantsSeries
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$499MSRP
—Used
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Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer
Manufaktur Waldhoffmicro

Pioneer

5 variantsSeries
39mm·Automatic
$699MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340
Boldr Expedition II
Boldrmicro

Expedition II

7 variantsSeries
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$699MSRP
—Used
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Lilienthal Berlin Neolux Skeleton – Silver Grey
Lilienthal Berlinmicro

Neolux Skeleton – Silver Grey

42mm·Automatic
$659MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340
Peacock Watches Witness
Peacock Watchesmicro

Witness

2 variantsSeries
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,350MSRP
—Used
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Beijing Watches The Majong-themed Big Winner Watch 45mm
Beijing Watchesmicro
Majong

The Majong-themed Big Winner Watch 45mm

45mm·Automatic
$429MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340
Minor Watches Heritage The Traced
Minor Watchesmicro

Heritage The Traced

42mm·Automatic
$486MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340
Aision Watch Co HANG
Aision Watch Comicro

HANG

23 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$781MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340
Dryden Pathfinder
Drydenmicro

Pathfinder

9 variantsPathfinder
41mm·Automatic·201m WR
$650MSRP
—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.

Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0561
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0561

42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$700MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340
Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0562
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0562

42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340
Hamilton American Classic Pan Europ Resident Evil Requiem Limited Edition
Hamilton

American Classic Pan Europ Resident Evil Requiem Limited Edition

42mm·Automatic
$1,475MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340
Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton
Tissot

Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

3 variantsChemin des Tourelles Skeleton
39mm·Automatic
$1,100MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340
Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

39.5mm·Automatic
$715MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340
Hamilton Khaki Field Day Date Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Day Date Auto

42mm·Automatic
$895MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340
Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0563
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0563

42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340
Bulova Silver-Tone Dial Leather Strap Prestige 97A206
Bulova
Prestige

Silver-Tone Dial Leather Strap Prestige 97A206

2 variantsSeries
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$850MSRP
—Used
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Bulova Multiple Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A320
Bulova
Maquina

Multiple Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A320

4 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
—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
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340
Citizen Series 8 890
Citizen

Series 8 890

2 variantsSeries 8
42.6mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,395MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial
Seiko

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

40.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,650MSRP
—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.

Orient Bambino Version 9
Orient

Bambino Version 9

3 variantsSeries
41.5mm·Automatic
$385MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340
Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverMako

Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

4 variantsMako
41.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$375MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340
Orient Bambino Version 9
Orient

Bambino Version 9

6 variantsBambino
41.5mm·Automatic
$410MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340
Seiko 5KX
Seiko
5 Sports SKX series

5KX

18 variants5 Sports SKX series
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$350MSRP
—Used
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Seiko DressKX
Seiko
5 Sports SKX series

DressKX

4 variants5 Sports SKX series
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
—Used
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Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

3 variantsRallygraf
40mm·Quartz
$450MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340
Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

2 variants5 Sports SKX series
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$375MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340
Swatch Sistem Slate
Swatch

Sistem Slate

Ref. YIB400
42mm·Automatic
$250MSRP
—Used
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Tissot Chrono L
Tissot

Chrono L

3 variantsChrono L
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$475MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340
Citizen Corso
Citizen

Corso

2 variantsCorso
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$296MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340
Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
Yema

Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

2 variantsFlygraf
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$490MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340
Casio EFB-730D
Casio
Edifice

EFB-730D

3 variantsEdifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$165MSRP
—Used
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Tissot T-Complication Squelette
Tissot

T-Complication Squelette

43mm·Manual
$2,295MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340
Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

5 variantsJazzmaster Auto Chrono
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,095MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340
Norqain Independence Skeleton Simon Moser Special Edition
Norqain

Independence Skeleton Simon Moser Special Edition

42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,990MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340
Hamilton Ventura Elvis80 Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Ventura Elvis80 Skeleton Auto

42mm·Automatic
$2,275MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340
Tissot Telemeter 1938
Tissot
Heritage

Telemeter 1938

2 variantsTelemeter 1938
42mm·Automatic
$2,400MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340
Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono

4 variantsAmerican Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,645MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340
Norqain Adventure Sport 42mm Matterhorn Ultraks
Norqain

Adventure Sport 42mm Matterhorn Ultraks

42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,040MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340
Fortis Novonaut N-42
Fortis

Novonaut N-42

4 variantsNovonaut
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,230MSRP
—Used
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Bremont Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph
Bremont

Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph

6 variantsTerra Nova
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,700MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340
Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Spengler Cup Limited Edition
Norqain

Wild ONE Skeleton Spengler Cup Limited Edition

42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$7,514MSRP
—Used
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Bremont Terra Nova 40.5
Bremont

Terra Nova 40.5

10 variantsTerra Nova
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,250MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340
Yema Superman Dato CMM.10
Yema

Superman Dato CMM.10

4 variantsSuperman
39.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,777MSRP
—Used
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