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Timefactors · Trans-Global

Timefactors Trans-Global

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Case

Diameter
38mm
Thickness
12.3mm
Lug-to-lug
46.75mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial color
Aventurine

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_jubilee

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2 colorways

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Community

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Owners widely praise the Timefactors Trans-Global for its attractive vintage aesthetic, comfortable beads-of-rice bracelet, and the stunning aventurine dial, with one owner finding the bracelet superior to those on luxury brands. The 38mm case size and boxed sapphire crystal contribute to its wearability, and the watch is considered good value at £370. Some owners note the Miyota 9039 movement's accuracy varies, with one reporting +12 seconds per day, while another found it accurate; a "ghost movement" of hands when setting time was also mentioned, though some suggest this is normal. There are differing views on the watch's manufacturing origins and movement quality, with one commenter comparing it to budget alternatives. On balance, owners rate the Timefactors Trans-Global highly for its compelling vintage design and comfortable bracelet at its price point.

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