Finding alternatives to
Alternatives to the Méraud Bonaire
48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Case
40mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Diver
MSRP
$1,090
The short answer
The closest alternative to the Méraud Bonaire is the Movado Series 800 Automatic ($1,895) — skin-diver style and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Orient Diver Design 40 at $395 (vs $1,090 for the Bonaire) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Zelos Spearfish 3 is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (La Joux-Perret G100) and Skin-diver style. Stepping up, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date ($10,400) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.
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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.
