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Boldr Venture
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Boldr Venture

38 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
$339
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Boldr Venture is the Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0576 ($675) — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Orient FNR1Q003W0 at $155 (vs $339 for the Venture) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Black Dawn is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko NH35) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 ($1,375) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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38 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Black Dawn
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Venture Black Dawn

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$339MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Green Dusk
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Venture Green Dusk

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$339MSRP
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Boldr Five-in-a-Row
Boldrmicro

Five-in-a-Row

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

Venture Wayfarer

7 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$339MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. Five In A Row II
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Five In A Row II

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
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Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)
Praesidusmicro

A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)

2 variants · A-11
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$299MSRP
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Boldr BOLDR x Nitecore
Boldrmicro
Limited Editions

BOLDR x Nitecore

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$449MSRP
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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
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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
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Redux COURG: Zero-Hour
Reduxmicro

COURG: Zero-Hour

 
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$499MSRP
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Minus-8 Field 1S
Minus-8micro

Field 1S

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$208MSRP
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Zelos Swordfish Field 38
Zelosmicro

Swordfish Field 38

7 variants · Swordfish
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
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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.

Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0576
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0576

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0585
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0585

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
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Invicta Pro Diver 8926T-TF
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 8926T-TF

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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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
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Timex Expedition Field Post Titanium Automatic 41mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Field Post Titanium Automatic 41mm Leather Strap Watch

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$429MSRP
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Timex Expedition Pioneer Titanium Automatic 41mm HNBR Synthetic Rubber Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Pioneer Titanium Automatic 41mm HNBR Synthetic Rubber Strap Watch

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$479MSRP
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Invicta Pro Diver 8927OB
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 8927OB

7 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Damasko DK36
Damaskomicro

DK36

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Invicta Jason Taylor 38050
Invictamicro

Jason Taylor 38050

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
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Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAC0Q

AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

6 variants · AC0Q
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$370MSRP
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Seiko 5 Sports Field series
Seiko

5 Sports Field series

18 variants
36.4/39.4/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
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Timex Expedition Field Post Titanium Automatic 41mm Recycled Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Field Post Titanium Automatic 41mm Recycled Fabric Strap Watch

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$419MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 2

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

Orient FNR1Q003W0
Orient

FNR1Q003W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$155MSRP
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Orient FNR1Q002W0
Orient

FNR1Q002W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$165MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher Ward

C65 Sandhurst Series 2

2 variants · C65
38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,375MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Titanium Auto

4 variants
38/42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,295MSRP
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Bremont Broadsword
Bremont

Broadsword

9 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,850MSRP
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Tissot Seastar 1000
Tissot

Seastar 1000

7 variants
40/43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$875MSRP
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Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton
Tissot

Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

3 variants
39mm·Automatic
$1,100MSRP
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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
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Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Expedition Auto

3 variants
37/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
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Christopher Ward C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage
Christopher Ward

C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage

Ref. C65-38A3H3-S00K1-B0
38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,615MSRP
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Sinn 856 S UTC
Sinn
Series 856/857

856 S UTC

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,938MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Murph
Hamilton

Khaki Field Murph

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,045MSRP
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Glycine Combat Sub Sport
Glycine

Combat Sub Sport

2 variants · Ref. GL0407
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,850MSRP
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Yema Superman Titanium MoonTide CMM.11 Limited Edition
Yema

Superman Titanium MoonTide CMM.11 Limited Edition

2 variants · Superman
38.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,090MSRP
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