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Boldr The Boys
Finding alternatives to

Boldr The Boys

36 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
$299
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Boldr The Boys is the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series ($350) — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. From the independents, the BOLDR x ArtStory is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko NH35) and Same family (Limited Editions). Stepping up, the Glycine Unisex Combat Sub Bronze 39mm Automatic Watch GL0517 ($1,550) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

36 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

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

Boldr BOLDR x ArtStory
Boldrmicro
Limited Editions

BOLDR x ArtStory

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m 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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Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary
Boldrmicro
Limited Editions

Merlion 50th Anniversary

 
40mm·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 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
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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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BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Blue Fuel
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Venture Blue Fuel

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$339MSRP
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Out of Order Casanova
Out of Ordermicro

Casanova

9 variants
38/44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$715MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$449MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Black Dawn
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Venture Black Dawn

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$339MSRP
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Phoibos Voyager
Phoibosmicro

Voyager

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$299MSRP
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Zelos Aurora Field
Zelosmicro

Aurora Field

22 variants · Aurora
38/42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$529MSRP
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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 5 Sports SKX series
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series

5 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$350MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

4 variants
41.7mm·Automatic·200m WR
$595MSRP
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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 DressKX
Seiko
5 Sports SKX series

DressKX

4 variants · 5 Sports SKX series
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
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Citizen Tsuyosa Shore
Citizen

Tsuyosa Shore

2 variants · Tsuyosa
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$495MSRP
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Orient AC0Q Diver II LE
Orient

AC0Q Diver II LE

6 variants
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
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Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B
Orient

75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B

 
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$405MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175
Bulova
Vintage Sea Hunter

Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175

5 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
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Citizen Tsuyosa
Citizen

Tsuyosa

5 variants · Ref. NJ0200
37mm·Automatic
$356MSRP
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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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Yema Pearldiver
Yema

Pearldiver

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$491MSRP
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Timex Pan Am x Timex Waterbury Automatic Ace 41mm
Timex

Pan Am x Timex Waterbury Automatic Ace 41mm

Ref. TW2Y38800
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$359MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

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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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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Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident Pro 300

3 variants · Trident
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,095MSRP
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Fortis Flieger F-39
Fortis

Flieger F-39

4 variants · Ref. F-39
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,530MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Auto

4 variants
38/42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$845MSRP
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Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident Reef

5 variants · Trident
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$995MSRP
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Yema Superman Heritage
Yema

Superman Heritage

2 variants · Superman
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,004MSRP
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Christopher Ward C60 Trident GMT 300
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident GMT 300

3 variants · Trident
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,450MSRP
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Longines LEGEND DIVER
Longines

LEGEND DIVER

9 variants · Ref. L3.764
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,850MSRP
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Bremont Altitude 39 Date
Bremont

Altitude 39 Date

3 variants · Altitude
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,250MSRP
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Glycine Sea Kraken
Glycine

Sea Kraken

5 variants · Ref. GL0505
39mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,600MSRP
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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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