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Alexander James Watches

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Chicago, Illinois, United StatesFounded 2014IndependentWebsite

Alexander James Watches is a Chicago microbrand founded by Alexander James, focused on small-batch enthusiast watches designed, assembled and regulated in Chicago.

Alexander James Watches began in 2014 after founder Alexander James developed an interest in watches after university and became dissatisfied with available designs. Early work centered on Seiko modding, custom parts and small production runs, followed by the NDR001 Kickstarter diver in 2019. Current watches include the A3 Omen/Omen II and A5 Legacy lines. Official sources state that watches are designed and assembled in Chicago by the brand owner, using sourced Japanese movements such as Seiko/TMI and Miyota calibres, with in-house regulation and testing but no in-house movement manufacture.

QUICK FACTS

BRAND TYPE

Watch Brand

PRICE SEGMENT

Entry Level

MOVEMENT TYPES

AutomaticQuartzMeca-Quartz

MANUFACTURING

Assembler

SPECIALIZATIONS

Chicago-assembled watchesSmall-batch microbrand watchesSeiko-mod inspired watchesTextured dialsAffordable enthusiast watches

HEADQUARTERS

Chicago, Illinois, United States

OWNERSHIP

2014 Alexander James