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Locke & King · The James - Highland Green

Locke & King The James - Highland Green

$442In stock

Case

Diameter
42mm
Thickness
12.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
50m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
AR coating
Yes

Movement

Caliber
Miyota 8215
Type
Automatic

Miyota

Miyota's ultra-affordable automatic caliber and one of the most widely used movements in budget and microbrand watches worldwide. Lacking both hacking and hand-winding, it is mechanically simple but remarkably durable. The non-hacking design and characteristic rotor wobble are telltale signatures. Despite its basic specification, the 8215 is known for reliable long-term performance and easy serviceability.

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The Locke & King The James - Highland Green is an automatic watch, with a 42mm stainless steel case, 12.4mm thick, powered by the Miyota 8215 movement. Water resistance is rated to 50m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $442.

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