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Boldr Polaris
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Boldr Polaris

41 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 Orient FNR1Q004W0 at $190 (vs $399 for the Polaris) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the BOLDR Supply Co. Polaris Blackout is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko NH38) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Seiko Prospex Sea ($900) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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41 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

BOLDR Supply Co. Polaris Blackout
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Polaris Blackout

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
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Boldr Venture
Boldrmicro

Venture

14 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$339MSRP
vsCompare with the Boldr Polaris
BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Carbon Black
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Venture Carbon Black

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

Venture Singularity

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$459MSRP
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Boldr The Vogelkop
Boldrmicro
Limited Editions

The Vogelkop

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$449MSRP
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Boldr Safari
Boldrmicro

Safari

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$449MSRP
vsCompare with the Boldr Polaris
Praesidus A-11 SAIT
Praesidusmicro
A-11 Tom RiceA-11

A-11 SAIT

Ref. P-38-SA-MB-SDCSG
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$300MSRP
vsCompare with the Boldr Polaris
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
vsCompare with the Boldr Polaris
Praesidus 38mm Automatic
Praesidusmicro
A-11 Tom RiceA-11

38mm Automatic

Ref. P-38-HP-GRSG
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$680MSRP
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Nodus Sector II Field Titanium
Nodusmicro

Sector II Field Titanium

3 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$550MSRP
vsCompare with the Boldr Polaris
Hemel HD24 Automatic
Hemelmicro

HD24 Automatic

8 variants · HD24
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$300MSRP
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Gruppo Gamma Field III
Gruppo Gammamicro

Field III

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$439MSRP
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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 variants · Prospex Land
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$725MSRP
vsCompare with the Boldr Polaris
Glycine Unisex Combat Sub Bronze 39mm Automatic Watch GL0517
Glycine

Unisex Combat Sub Bronze 39mm Automatic Watch GL0517

8 variants
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Boldr Polaris
Seiko Alpinist
Seiko
Prospex Land

Alpinist

2 variants · Prospex Land
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$750MSRP
vsCompare with the Boldr Polaris
Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical
Hamilton

Khaki Field Mechanical

5 variants
36/38/42mm·Manual·100m WR
$725MSRP
vsCompare with the Boldr Polaris
Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0583
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0583

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
vsCompare with the Boldr Polaris
Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0574
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0574

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
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Orient Diver Design 40
Orient
AC0Q

Diver Design 40

6 variants
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
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Damasko DK30
Damaskomicro

DK30

 
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Damasko DK30 Ocean
Damaskomicro

DK30 Ocean

 
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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

PR516

4 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$825MSRP
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Damasko DS30
Damaskomicro

DS30

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 5

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

Orient FNR1Q004W0
Orient

FNR1Q004W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$190MSRP
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Swatch Am51
Swatch

Am51

Ref. SO30B400
42mm·Automatic
$170MSRP
vsCompare with the Boldr Polaris
Orient FNR1Q005W0
Orient

FNR1Q005W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$180MSRP
vsCompare with the Boldr Polaris
Swatch Sistem Sea
Swatch

Sistem Sea

Ref. SUTN403
42mm·Automatic
$170MSRP
vsCompare with the Boldr Polaris
Swatch The Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Summer Ed
Swatch

The Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Summer Ed

Ref. SUTZ407
42mm·Automatic
$170MSRP
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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
vsCompare with the Boldr Polaris
Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher Ward

C65 Sandhurst Series 2

2 variants · C65
38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,375MSRP
vsCompare with the Boldr Polaris
Seiko 62MAS
Seiko
Prospex Sea

62MAS

 
40.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Boldr Polaris
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
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Fortis Flieger F-39
Fortis

Flieger F-39

4 variants · Ref. F-39
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,530MSRP
vsCompare with the Boldr Polaris
Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton
Tissot

Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

3 variants
39mm·Automatic
$1,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Boldr Polaris
Breitling Superocean Heritage 57 Highlands
Breitling

Superocean Heritage 57 Highlands

4 variants · Superocean Heritage
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,900MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Titanium Auto

4 variants
38/42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,295MSRP
vsCompare with the Boldr Polaris
DOXA SUB 200 C-GRAPH II
DOXA

SUB 200 C-GRAPH II

6 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,890MSRP
vsCompare with the Boldr Polaris
Fortis Flieger F-41
Fortis

Flieger F-41

4 variants · Ref. F-41
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,530MSRP
vsCompare with the Boldr Polaris
DOXA SUB 200T
DOXA

SUB 200T

8 variants
39mm·200m WR
$1,790MSRP
vsCompare with the Boldr Polaris
Sinn 556 I WT
Sinn
Series 556

556 I WT

6 variants · Series 556
38.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,106MSRP
vsCompare with the Boldr Polaris
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