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Timefactors · Trans-Global

Timefactors Trans-Global

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$490In stock
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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 colour
Aventurine

Movement

Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

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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02The community take

Owners talk.

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Owners widely praise the Timefactors Trans-Global for its stunning aventurine dial and comfortable beads-of-rice bracelet, with one owner finding it superior to premium brands. The 38mm fully polished case and vintage aesthetic are also highlighted as strengths, contributing to good value at £370. Some owners note the Miyota 9039 movement's accuracy varies, with one reporting +12 seconds per day, while others suggest a "ghost movement" of hands during setting is normal. There is a desire among some for a smaller, more period-correct 34-36mm case size. On balance, owners rate the Timefactors Trans-Global highly for its striking dial and comfortable bracelet at its price point.

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