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Browse/Alternatives/Bulova Blue Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Surveyor 96B436
Bulova Blue Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Surveyor 96B436
Finding alternatives to

Bulova Blue Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Surveyor 96B436

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

Case
39mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$625
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Bulova Blue Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Surveyor 96B436 is the Bulova Black Dial Leather Bracelet Surveyor 96A310 ($925) — same family (Surveyor) and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Orient Classic Watch at $245 (vs $625 for the Blue Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Surveyor 96B436) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Charlie Paris Watches ALLIANCE - 3-hand (39.5mm steel automatic) is the standout microbrand take — looks nearly identical and Automatic. Stepping up, the Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29 ($2,249) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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

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

Charlie Paris Watches ALLIANCE - 3-hand (39.5mm steel automatic)
Charlie Paris Watchesmicro

ALLIANCE - 3-hand (39.5mm steel automatic)

3 variants
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,645MSRP
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Venezianico Redentore Riserva di Carica
Venezianicomicro

Redentore Riserva di Carica

6 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$695MSRP
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Venezianico Redentore Riserva di Carica
Venezianicomicro

Redentore Riserva di Carica

4 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$695MSRP
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Vaer D5 Meridian Auto
Vaermicro
Meridian

D5 Meridian Auto

2 variants · Meridian
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$679MSRP
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Henry Archer Sekvens
Henry Archermicro

Sekvens

6 variants · Ref. 5744002550013
40mm·Automatic
$365MSRP
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Venezianico Redentore 40
Venezianicomicro

Redentore 40

10 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$485MSRP
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Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2
Astor + Banksmicro

Sea Ranger M2

8 variants · Sea Ranger
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,149MSRP
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Charlie Paris Watches ALLIANCE - Phase de Lune (39.5mm steel automatic)
Charlie Paris Watchesmicro

ALLIANCE - Phase de Lune (39.5mm steel automatic)

3 variants
39.5mm·Automatic
$2,445MSRP
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DuFrane Watches Mabry MkII 39mm Titanium Mechanical Field Watch
DuFrane Watchesmicro

Mabry MkII 39mm Titanium Mechanical Field Watch

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$999MSRP
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Aigi Watches SATELLITE GROUND STATION II
Aigi Watchesmicro

SATELLITE GROUND STATION II

4 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$525MSRP
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Ibarra RIZAL 40MM AUTOMATIC TWO-TONE GOLD WATCH
Ibarramicro

RIZAL 40MM AUTOMATIC TWO-TONE GOLD WATCH

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$331MSRP
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Henry Archer Havstrøm
Henry Archermicro

Havstrøm

17 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$652MSRP
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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.

Bulova Black Dial Leather Bracelet Surveyor 96A310
Bulova
Surveyor

Black Dial Leather Bracelet Surveyor 96A310

4 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$925MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Auto

8 variants
34/38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

3 variants
40/44mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
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Citizen Tsuyosa Shore
Citizen

Tsuyosa Shore

2 variants · Tsuyosa
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$495MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Rat Pack 96B406
Bulova
Frank Sinatra

Black Dial Leather Strap Rat Pack 96B406

 
40mm·Automatic
$825MSRP
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Bulova Purple Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet NYC 96B484
Bulova
NYC

Purple Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet NYC 96B484

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$795MSRP
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Tissot Gentleman
Tissot

Gentleman

5 variants
38/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Auto

5 variants
30/34/36/40mm·Automatic
$1,125MSRP
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Tissot Le Locle
Tissot

Le Locle

4 variants
39.3mm·Automatic
$795MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)
Orient

Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)

3 variants
38.4mm·Automatic
$345MSRP
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Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale GMT Paris
Yema

Navygraf Marine Nationale GMT Paris

 
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$944MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)
Orient

Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)

3 variants
38.4mm·Automatic
$345MSRP
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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.

Orient Classic Watch
Orient

Classic Watch

3 variants · Classic
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$245MSRP
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Orient Symphony IV Lady's
Orient

Symphony IV Lady's

4 variants
38mm·Automatic
$260MSRP
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Seiko Recraft Series
Seiko

Recraft Series

4 variants · Recraft
39.6/43.5mm·Automatic
$265MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 7 (40.5mm)
Orient

Bambino Version 7 (40.5mm)

6 variants
40.5mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
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Timex Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Eco-Conscious Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Eco-Conscious Fabric Strap Watch

 
39mm·Automatic
$309MSRP
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Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Automatic
$299MSRP
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Casio EFK-110D
Casio
Edifice

EFK-110D

3 variants · Edifice
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$300MSRP
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Timex Marlin Jet Quartz 38mm Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Jet Quartz 38mm Fabric Strap Watch

3 variants
38mm·Quartz
$229MSRP
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Casio EFV-160D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-160D

2 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
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Citizen Corso
Citizen

Corso

2 variants · Ref. BU2013
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$296MSRP
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Casio EFS-S650D
Casio
Edifice

EFS-S650D

 
40.9mm·Quartz·100m WR
$250MSRP
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Citizen Corso
Citizen

Corso

5 variants · Ref. AW1232
40mm·Solar
$278MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
Yema

Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

4 variants · Wristmaster
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,249MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch
Seiko

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

2 variants · Prospex Marinemaster
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,800MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch
Seiko

Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

2 variants · Prospex Sea
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,300MSRP
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Yema Superman Dato CMM.10
Yema

Superman Dato CMM.10

4 variants · Superman
39.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,777MSRP
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Movado Series 800 Automatic
Movadomicro

Series 800 Automatic

3 variants · Ref. 2600197
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,895MSRP
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Yema Wristmaster Slim CMM.20
Yema

Wristmaster Slim CMM.20

4 variants · Wristmaster
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,117MSRP
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Seiko King Seiko KSK
Seiko

King Seiko KSK

6 variants
38.1/38.6mm·Automatic
$3,300MSRP
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Movado Heritage Calendoplan
Movadomicro

Heritage Calendoplan

4 variants · Ref. 3650229
40mm·Automatic
$1,195MSRP
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Movado Vizio Automatic
Movadomicro

Vizio Automatic

2 variants · Ref. 0607920
41mm·Automatic
$1,397MSRP
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Bremont Supermarine 300M
Bremont

Supermarine 300M

8 variants · Supermarine
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,550MSRP
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Oris Artelier Complication
Oris

Artelier Complication

3 variants · Artelier
39.5mm·Automatic
$3,150MSRP
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Citizen Series 8 870
Citizen

Series 8 870

3 variants · Series 8
40.8mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,595MSRP
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