Finding alternatives to
Alternatives to the Castle & Gazelle Bukhara: Automatic
37 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Case
39mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$245
The short answer
The closest alternative to the Castle & Gazelle Bukhara: Automatic is the AETHELSOHN Mariner ($259) — shared caliber (Seiko NH35) and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Timex Expedition Scout 40mm Fabric Slip-Thru Strap Watch - TW4B15500 at $50 (vs $245 for the Bukhara: Automatic) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Castle & Gazelle Samarkand Blue: Automatic is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko NH35) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 200 Date ($3,350) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.
37 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· 1
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.
