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Boldr Polaris
Finding alternatives to

Boldr Polaris

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

Case
38mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Tool
MSRP
$399
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Boldr Polaris is the Seiko Baby Alpinist ($725) — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Swatch Am51 at $170 (vs $399 for the Polaris) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Boldr Ranger is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (NH38) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Seiko Prospex Sea ($900) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

ColourwayPick a colourway to match a specific dial
39 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Boldr Ranger
Boldrmicro

Ranger

3 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$299MSRP
—Used
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Boldr The Vogelkop
Boldrmicro
Limited Editions

The Vogelkop

40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$449MSRP
—Used
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Boldr BOLDR x ArtStory
Boldrmicro
Limited Editions

BOLDR x ArtStory

2 variantsSeries
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$299MSRP
—Used
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BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Singularity
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Venture Singularity

38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$459MSRP
—Used
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Praesidus A-11 SAIT
Praesidusmicro
A-11 Tom RiceA-11

A-11 SAIT

Ref. P-38-SA-MB-SDCSG
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$300MSRP
—Used
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Praesidus A-11 W&T (Canvas)
Praesidusmicro
A-11 Tom RiceA-11

A-11 W&T (Canvas)

Ref. P-38-WW-DBRSG
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$595MSRP
—Used
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Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Praesidusmicro
A-11 Tom RiceA-11

38mm Automatic

Ref. P-38-HP-GRSG
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$680MSRP
—Used
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BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Black Dawn
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Venture Black Dawn

38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$339MSRP
—Used
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BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Carbon Black
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Venture Carbon Black

38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$299MSRP
—Used
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Whitby Watch Co. Arrow - 39mm Type A
Whitby Watch Co.micro

Arrow - 39mm Type A

4 variantsSeries
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$549MSRP
—Used
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Zelos Swordfish Field 38
Zelosmicro

Swordfish Field 38

7 variantsSwordfish
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
—Used
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Santurce Pitirre Time Only — Automatic Pilot Watch
Santurcemicro

Pitirre Time Only — Automatic Pilot Watch

38mm·Automatic·300m WR
$899MSRP
—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.

Seiko Baby Alpinist
Seiko
Prospex Land

Baby Alpinist

3 variantsProspex Land
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$725MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Alpinist
Seiko
Prospex Land

Alpinist

2 variantsProspex Land
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$750MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical
Hamilton

Khaki Field Mechanical

36/38/42mm
5 variantsKhaki Field Mechanical
36/38/42mm·Manual·100m WR
$725MSRP
—Used
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Orient AC0Q Diver II LE
Orient

AC0Q Diver II LE

6 variantsSeries
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

41.7mm·Automatic·200m WR
$650MSRP
—Used
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Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variantsPR516
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$825MSRP
—Used
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Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
—Used
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0576
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0576

40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
—Used
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0579
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0579

40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
—Used
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0583
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0583

40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
—Used
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Damasko DS30
Damaskomicro

DS30

2 variantsSeries
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
—Used
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Orient Bambino No Date
Orient

Bambino No Date

4 variantsSeries
38.4mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
—Used
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Cheaper alternatives· 3

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Swatch Am51
Swatch

Am51

Ref. SO30B400
42mm·Automatic
$170MSRP
—Used
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Swatch Sistem Sea
Swatch

Sistem Sea

Ref. SUTN403
42mm·Automatic
$170MSRP
—Used
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Swatch The Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Summer Ed
Swatch

The Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Summer Ed

Ref. SUTZ407
42mm·Automatic
$170MSRP
—Used
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$900MSRP
—Used
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Seiko 62MAS
Seiko
Prospex Sea

62MAS

40.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,200MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

40.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,250MSRP
—Used
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Fortis Flieger F-39
Fortis

Flieger F-39

4 variantsRef. F-39
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,530MSRP
—Used
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Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton
Tissot

Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

3 variantsChemin des Tourelles Skeleton
39mm·Automatic
$1,100MSRP
—Used
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DOXA SUB 200 C-GRAPH II
DOXA

SUB 200 C-GRAPH II

6 variantsSUB 200 C-GRAPH II
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,890MSRP
—Used
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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher Ward

C65 Sandhurst Series 2

2 variantsC65
40mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,375MSRP
—Used
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Tudor Ranger
Tudor

Ranger

Ref. m79930-0001
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,900MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Titanium Auto

38/42mm
4 variantsKhaki Field Titanium Auto
38/42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,295MSRP
—Used
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Breitling Superocean Heritage 57 Highlands
Breitling

Superocean Heritage 57 Highlands

4 variantsSuperocean Heritage
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,900MSRP
—Used
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DOXA SUB 200T
DOXA

SUB 200T

8 variantsSUB 200T
39mm·200m WR
$1,790MSRP
—Used
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Sinn 556 I WT
Sinn
Series 556

556 I WT

6 variantsSeries 556
38.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,106MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Boldr Polaris
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