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Browse/Alternatives/Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456

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

Case
42mm
Movement
Quartz
MSRP
$950
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456 is the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830 ($596) — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Casio EFS-S650D at $250 (vs $950 for the Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Oceaneva WaveRacer 500M Chronograph is the standout microbrand take — looks nearly identical and Quartz. Stepping up, the Bulova Black Dial EPDM Rubber Strap Series X 98B358 ($4,750) 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.

Oceaneva WaveRacer 500M Chronograph
Oceanevamicro

WaveRacer 500M Chronograph

5 variants
42mm·Quartz·500m WR
$449MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz
Vaermicro
Meridian

DS2 Meridian Quartz

7 variants · Meridian
39mm·Quartz·150m WR
$239MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Traser P67 Officer Pro Gunmetal
Trasermicro

P67 Officer Pro Gunmetal

6 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$570MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1
Drydenmicro

Chrono Diver Series 1

13 variants · Chrono Diver
42mm·Quartz·101m WR
$349MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Resco Manus Chronograph - Stainless
Rescomicro

Manus Chronograph - Stainless

5 variants
42mm·Quartz·200m WR
$985MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Kleynod Dive-style Compass Bezel Trident Watch
Kleynodmicro

Dive-style Compass Bezel Trident Watch

6 variants
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$435MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Kleynod KLEYNOD Ukrainian Force KT-5xx.TR Series
Kleynodmicro
Men's

KLEYNOD Ukrainian Force KT-5xx.TR Series

13 variants
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$650MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Certina DS-X GMT
Certinamicro

DS-X GMT

2 variants
41.2mm·Quartz·200m WR
$643MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Resco Manus Chronograph - DLC
Rescomicro

Manus Chronograph - DLC

5 variants
42mm·Quartz·200m WR
$1,185MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Momentum M20
Momentummicro

M20

6 variants
42mm·Quartz·200m WR
$265MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Sternglas Tachymeter
Sternglasmicro

Tachymeter

3 variants
42mm·Quartz
$312MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Kleynod Men's watch KLEYNOD Ukrainian Force, КT-803.TR
Kleynodmicro

Men's watch KLEYNOD Ukrainian Force, КT-803.TR

2 variants
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$690MSRP
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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.

Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830
Citizen

Promaster Skyhawk U830

3 variants · Promaster
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$596MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Citizen PCAT
Citizen
Eco-DriveAtomic Time

PCAT

2 variants · Atomic Time
43mm·Solar·100m WR
$675MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Seiko Prospex SNE597
Seiko

Prospex SNE597

Ref. SNE597
41mm·Solar·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz

2 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,075MSRP
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Tissot Seastar 1000
Tissot

Seastar 1000

11 variants
36/38/40/45.5mm·Quartz·300m WR
$515MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Icon 97B216
Bulova
Icon

Black Dial Leather Strap Icon 97B216

 
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$925MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Tissot PRC 200
Tissot
PR 100

PRC 200

2 variants
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$595MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Seiko Prospex Sea Solar Diver's SNE589
Seiko

Prospex Sea Solar Diver's SNE589

Ref. SNE589
42.8mm·Solar·200m WR
—MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 42mm Quartz Watch GL1017
Glycine

Men's Combat Sub Sport 42mm Quartz Watch GL1017

 
42mm·Quartz·200m WR
$995MSRP
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Glycine Men's Airman Worldtimer 42mm Quartz Watch GL1034
Glycine

Men's Airman Worldtimer 42mm Quartz Watch GL1034

 
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,395MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 42mm Quartz Watch GL1012
Glycine

Men's Combat Sub Sport 42mm Quartz Watch GL1012

 
42mm·Quartz·200m WR
$995MSRP
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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.

Casio EFS-S650D
Casio
Edifice

EFS-S650D

 
40.9mm·Quartz·100m WR
$250MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Citizen Nighthawk
Citizen
Eco-Drive

Nighthawk

Ref. CA0295
42mm·Solar·200m WR
$431MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Timex Deepwater Reef 200 GMT 41mm Synthetic Rubber Strap Watch
Timex

Deepwater Reef 200 GMT 41mm Synthetic Rubber Strap Watch

2 variants
41mm·Quartz·200m WR
$289MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Timex Expedition Tide-Temp-Compass 45mm Silicone Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Tide-Temp-Compass 45mm Silicone Strap Watch

3 variants
45mm·Quartz·100m WR
$279MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Timex Deepwater Meridian 200 44mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Deepwater Meridian 200 44mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

2 variants
44mm·Quartz·200m WR
$299MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Tissot PR 100
Tissot

PR 100

12 variants
34/40/41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Casio EFB-730D
Casio
Edifice

EFB-730D

3 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$165MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Casio GM-2110D
Casio
G-Shock

GM-2110D

4 variants · G-Shock
44.4mm·Quartz·200m WR
$330MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Citizen Brycen
Citizen

Brycen

Ref. AW1855
42mm·Solar·100m WR
$394MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Tissot Ballade
Tissot

Ballade

7 variants
34/40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$400MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Seiko Essentials Chronograph
Seiko

Essentials Chronograph

6 variants · Essentials
38.7/40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$415MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Tissot Chrono XL Vintage
Tissot

Chrono XL Vintage

2 variants
45mm·Quartz·100m WR
$450MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Bulova Black Dial EPDM Rubber Strap Series X 98B358
Bulova
Series X

Black Dial EPDM Rubber Strap Series X 98B358

2 variants
45mm·Quartz·300m WR
$4,750MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2026 Limited Edition
Seiko

Astron GPS Solar 2026 Limited Edition

 
41.2mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition
Seiko

Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition

4 variants · Astron
43.4mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Seiko Astron
Seiko

Astron

3 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Bremont S500
Bremont
Supermarine

S500

3 variants · Supermarine
43mm·Automatic·500m WR
$4,395MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98D183
Bulova
Series X

Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98D183

2 variants
45mm·Quartz·100m WR
$3,095MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Breitling Aerospace Evo
Breitling
Professional

Aerospace Evo

Ref. E79363101B1E1
43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$5,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,645MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Breitling Endurance Pro
Breitling
Professional

Endurance Pro

55 variants · Professional
38/44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$3,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Bremont Waterman Apex
Bremont
Supermarine

Waterman Apex

2 variants · Supermarine
43mm·Automatic·500m WR
$5,350MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Citizen ATTESA
Citizen

ATTESA

3 variants · Ref. CC4050
44.6mm·Solar·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Series X 98B456
Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono

3 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,645MSRP
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