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Alexander James Watches A3 Artisan Series
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Alexander James Watches · A3

Alexander James Watches A3 Artisan Series

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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
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_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 for its value and striking dial, with one owner describing it as looking like "frost on a windshield" and another admiring its changing appearance in different lighting. Reviewers and owners alike appreciate its robust assembly, crisp lines, and enjoyable bezel action. The watch features a Miyota 9039 automatic movement, 100m water resistance, and a 38mm case. Overall, owners rate the Alexander James A3 highly for its visually captivating dial and solid construction at its price point.

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