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Alexander James Watches A5 Reserve - Snowflake
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Alexander James Watches A5 Reserve - Snowflake

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

Case
36mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Watch
MSRP
$450
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Alexander James Watches A5 Reserve - Snowflake is the Tissot Gentleman ($950) — looks nearly identical and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Orient FNR1Q005W0 at $180 (vs $450 for the A5 Reserve - Snowflake) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Alexander James Watches A6 Reverie is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko NH38) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Breitling Superocean Automatic ($5,700) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Alexander James Watches A6 Reverie
Alexander James Watchesmicro

A6 Reverie

2 variants
35.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$325MSRP
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Nodus Sector II Sport
Nodusmicro

Sector II Sport

5 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$525MSRP
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5280 Watch Company Blanca
5280 Watch Companymicro

Blanca

6 variants
36mm·Manual·100m WR
$5,995MSRP
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AndoAndoAndo A-2 雲: Oskar 大濤 Hellström x Ando - Limited Edition
AndoAndoAndomicro

A-2 雲: Oskar 大濤 Hellström x Ando - Limited Edition

2 variants
35mm·Automatic·100m WR
$447MSRP
vsCompare with the Alexander James Watches A5 Reserve - Snowflake
Alexander James Watches A4 Legacy X 37
Alexander James Watchesmicro

A4 Legacy X 37

5 variants
37.4mm·Automatic·200m WR
$475MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Ivory White
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Venture Ivory White

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

Venture Sand Storm

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$299MSRP
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Vero Watch Company Wildwood Studio Edition
Vero Watch Companymicro

Wildwood Studio Edition

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·120m WR
$650MSRP
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BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Dress Watch Day Date-AM009M
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Automatic Dress Watch Day Date-AM009M

4 variants
36mm·Automatic
$110MSRP
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DUG Glashütte Purist 37 Typ 1
DUG Glashüttemicro

Purist 37 Typ 1

3 variants
37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,499MSRP
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Meridiano Watches Lost Astronaut
Meridiano Watchesmicro
Beyond

Lost Astronaut

4 variants
28.5/34/38/40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$370MSRP
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Whitby Watch Co. Arrow - 39mm Type B
Whitby Watch Co.micro

Arrow - 39mm Type B

4 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$285MSRP
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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.

Tissot Gentleman
Tissot

Gentleman

5 variants
38/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
vsCompare with the Alexander James Watches A5 Reserve - Snowflake
Citizen Collection Mechanical White Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet NB1050-59A
Citizen

Collection Mechanical White Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet NB1050-59A

Ref. NB1050-59A
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Invicta Jason Taylor 15886
Invictamicro

Jason Taylor 15886

4 variants
38mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
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Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto
Hamilton

American Classic Valiant Auto

3 variants · Ref. H39415754
34/40mm·Automatic
$645MSRP
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Orient Retrograde
Orient

Retrograde

 
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$415MSRP
vsCompare with the Alexander James Watches A5 Reserve - Snowflake
Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic 39
Christopher Ward

C63 Sealander Automatic 39

 
39mm·Automatic·150m WR
$798MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Auto

4 variants · Ref. H70455133
38/42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$845MSRP
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Bulova Beige Dial Leather Strap Nothing But The Best 96B483
Bulova
Frank Sinatra

Beige Dial Leather Strap Nothing But The Best 96B483

2 variants
37mm·Automatic
$775MSRP
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Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto Date
Orient

75th Anniversary Stretto Date

2 variants · 75th
38.5mm·Automatic
$395MSRP
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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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Stowa Flieger
Stowamicro

Flieger

8 variants
36/40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Orient Bambino No Date
Orient

Bambino No Date

4 variants
38.4mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
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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 FNR1Q005W0
Orient

FNR1Q005W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$180MSRP
vsCompare with the Alexander James Watches A5 Reserve - Snowflake
Casio Edifice EFK-100D
Casio

Edifice EFK-100D

Ref. EFK-100D-7A
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Orient FNR1Q002W0
Orient

FNR1Q002W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$165MSRP
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Seiko Conceptual SNK807K2
Seiko
Seiko 5

Conceptual SNK807K2

 
37mm·Automatic
$115MSRP
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Orient FNR1Q003W0
Orient

FNR1Q003W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$155MSRP
vsCompare with the Alexander James Watches A5 Reserve - Snowflake
Seiko Seiko Selection SARV001
Seiko

Seiko Selection SARV001

2 variants · Seiko Selection
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$181MSRP
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Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
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Timex Marlin Quartz 34mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Quartz 34mm Leather Strap Watch

2 variants
34mm·Quartz
$179MSRP
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Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

Ref. YAS100D
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
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Timex Waterbury Classic Sub-Second 39mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Waterbury Classic Sub-Second 39mm Leather Strap Watch

2 variants
39mm·Quartz·200m WR
$189MSRP
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Timex Waterbury Metropolitan Sub-Second 39mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Waterbury Metropolitan Sub-Second 39mm Leather Strap Watch

 
39mm·Quartz·200m WR
$199MSRP
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Casio MTP-B145D-7BV
Casio

MTP-B145D-7BV

 
35mm·Quartz
—MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Breitling Superocean Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Automatic

20 variants · Superocean
36/42/44/46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,700MSRP
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Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer

23 variants · Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M
30/34/38/41mm·Automatic·150m WR
$6,700MSRP
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Norqain Adventure Sport 37mm White
Norqain

Adventure Sport 37mm White

 
37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,542MSRP
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Longines SPIRIT
Longines

SPIRIT

3 variants · Ref. L3.410.4.63.6
37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,850MSRP
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Junghans Meister S Automatic 36
Junghans

Meister S Automatic 36

5 variants
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,830MSRP
vsCompare with the Alexander James Watches A5 Reserve - Snowflake
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades Co Axial Master Chronometer

9 variants · Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades
34/38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$7,400MSRP
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Vertex M36 PRESSURE Edition
Vertex

M36 PRESSURE Edition

 
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,579MSRP
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Longines CONQUEST
Longines

CONQUEST

7 variants · Ref. L3.720.4.02.6
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,400MSRP
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Frederique Constant Highlife Automatic Cosc
Frederique Constant

Highlife Automatic Cosc

11 variants
39/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Seaview Auto

Ref. H37425112
37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$945MSRP
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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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Longines CONQUEST
Longines

CONQUEST

6 variants · Ref. L3.830.4.62.6
34mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,400MSRP
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