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Alexander James Watches A3 Artisan Series
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Alexander James Watches A3 Artisan Series

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

Case
38mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Field
MSRP
$850
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Alexander James Watches A3 Artisan Series is the Otsuka Lotec 7.5号 — looks nearly identical and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Swatch Body Soul Leather at $200 (vs $850 for the A3 Artisan Series) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Mark Time Watches M 6 is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Miyota 9039) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Bremont Terra Nova 38 ($3,050) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Mark Time Watches M 6
Mark Time Watchesmicro

M 6

6 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$495MSRP
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J&Berg B2
J&Bergmicro

B2

5 variants
38.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$585MSRP
vsCompare with the Alexander James Watches A3 Artisan Series
Batavi Watches Amsterdam Aquamarine
Batavi Watches Amsterdammicro

Aquamarine

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$486MSRP
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Naga Watches Opera
Naga Watchesmicro

Opera

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$917MSRP
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Monro Adventure Watches Luna Adventure
Monro Adventure Watchesmicro

Luna Adventure

7 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$804MSRP
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Yuen Y-01 Nascence
Yuenmicro
Y-01 Nascence (Void)

Y-01 Nascence

6 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,188MSRP
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Timefactors Trans-Global
Timefactorsmicro

Trans-Global

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$490MSRP
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Alexander James Watches A3 Omen
Alexander James Watchesmicro

A3 Omen

3 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$650MSRP
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Decima Gatekeeper
Decimamicro

Gatekeeper

8 variants
38mm·Automatic
$599MSRP
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Naga Watches Spire
Naga Watchesmicro

Spire

6 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$853MSRP
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Alpharo Watches Model 1
Alpharo Watchesmicro

Model 1

3 variants
38mm·Automatic
$938MSRP
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Mark Time Watches M 5
Mark Time Watchesmicro

M 5

6 variants
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$495MSRP
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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.

Otsuka Lotec 7.5号
Otsuka Lotec

7.5号

 
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton
Tissot

Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

3 variants
39mm·Automatic
$1,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Alexander James Watches A3 Artisan Series
Yema Urban Traveller
Yema

Urban Traveller

3 variants · Urban
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,090MSRP
vsCompare with the Alexander James Watches A3 Artisan Series
Glycine Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$1,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Alexander James Watches A3 Artisan Series
Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto

6 variants · Ref. H32265101
36/40mm·Automatic
$1,475MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Murph 38mm
Hamilton

Khaki Field Murph 38mm

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,057MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Murph
Hamilton

Khaki Field Murph

2 variants · Ref. H70405130
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,045MSRP
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Invicta Jason Taylor 15886
Invictamicro

Jason Taylor 15886

4 variants
38mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
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Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Spider
Nivada Grenchen

Antarctic Spider

2 variants · ANTARCTIC
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$945MSRP
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Bulova A-11 Jimmy
Bulova

A-11 Jimmy

 
37mm·Automatic
$795MSRP
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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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Stowa Flieger Classic 40 Baumuster B
Stowamicro

Flieger Classic 40 Baumuster B

3 variants
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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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.

Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

Ref. YAS100D
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Alexander James Watches A3 Artisan Series
Orient Golden Eye II
Orient

Golden Eye II

2 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Alexander James Watches A3 Artisan Series
Timex Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 
39mm·Automatic
$339MSRP
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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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Timex Marlin Jet Automatic 38mm Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Jet Automatic 38mm Fabric Strap Watch

4 variants
38mm·Automatic
$329MSRP
vsCompare with the Alexander James Watches A3 Artisan Series
Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0573
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0573

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$380MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0584
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0584

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$380MSRP
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Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
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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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Seiko Conceptual SNK807K2
Seiko
Seiko 5

Conceptual SNK807K2

 
37mm·Automatic
$115MSRP
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Casio Edifice EFK-100D
Casio

Edifice EFK-100D

Ref. EFK-100D-7A
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Orient Bambino No Date
Orient

Bambino No Date

4 variants
38.4mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Bremont Terra Nova 38
Bremont

Terra Nova 38

7 variants · Terra Nova
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,050MSRP
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Ming 17.06
Ming

17.06

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Alexander James Watches A3 Artisan Series
Massena LAB 17.09 MING x Massena LAB, Black
Massena LAB

17.09 MING x Massena LAB, Black

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,595MSRP
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Massena LAB 17.09 MING x Massena LAB, Honey
Massena LAB

17.09 MING x Massena LAB, Honey

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,795MSRP
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Ming 17.06 Monolith
Ming

17.06 Monolith

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Ming 37.02
Ming

37.02

3 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Alexander James Watches A3 Artisan Series
Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V
Christopher Ward

C1 Jump Hour Mk V

3 variants · Ref. C01-39AJH4-S00B0-MG
39mm·Automatic
$3,095MSRP
vsCompare with the Alexander James Watches A3 Artisan Series
Sinn 1739 Ag B
Sinn
Series 1736/1739/1746

1739 Ag B

 
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,894MSRP
vsCompare with the Alexander James Watches A3 Artisan Series
Breitling Superocean Heritage 57 Highlands
Breitling

Superocean Heritage 57 Highlands

4 variants · Superocean Heritage
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Alexander James Watches A3 Artisan Series
Sartory Billard SB04-E Pietersite Platinum
Sartory Billard

SB04-E Pietersite Platinum

Ref. SB04E1PIE1
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,251MSRP
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Sartory Billard SB04
Sartory Billard

SB04

3 variants
40mm·Automatic
$3,376MSRP
vsCompare with the Alexander James Watches A3 Artisan Series
Sinn 1739 St I 4N F.A.Z.
Sinn
Series 1736/1739/1746

1739 St I 4N F.A.Z.

4 variants · Series 1736/1739/1746
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,430MSRP
vsCompare with the Alexander James Watches A3 Artisan Series
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