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Alexander James Watches · A3

Alexander James Watches A3 Artisan Series

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$850Sold out

Case

Diameter
38mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-lug
46mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic

Miyota

Miyota's no-date variant of the 9015 platform, eliminating the date complication for a cleaner dial design. At 4.0mm thick it is notably slimmer than the 9015, making it attractive for watches where case thickness matters. The absence of a date mechanism also means one fewer point of mechanical complexity, and many watchmakers consider it the most refined movement in Miyota's lineup.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
standard
Bezel
smooth_polished
Bracelet
metal_h_link

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A3 collection · 4 watches

A3 Omen
A3 Omen38mm
A3 Omen II
A3 Omen II38mm
A3 Omen Quartz
A3 Omen Quartz38mm

2 colorways

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Owners widely praise the Alexander James A3 Artisan Series for its striking dial, which one owner describes as looking like frost on a windshield and another notes changes appearance dramatically in different lighting. The watch is appreciated for its robust assembly, crisp lines, and satisfying bezel action, with one owner calling it a neat piece. However, the full brand name on the dial is considered tacky by one owner and detracts from the aesthetic. The watch features a Miyota 9039 automatic movement, 100m water resistance, and a 38mm case. Overall, owners rate the Alexander James A3 Artisan Series highly for its visually captivating dial and solid build quality at its price point.

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