Alexander James Watches

Alexander James Watches Alexander James Watches creates custom timepieces using Japanese mechanical movements.

05/28/2026

Prototype dials have arrived. Now it’s time to start building, take pictures, get the website ready, and build a little excitement. Hopefully ready by early July

05/26/2026

Just a quick FYI about what’s going on with NH movements. While there are supply issues, I’ll just be living with the gap in inventory and longer lead times. It’s looking like I have to push some releases until later than I was hoping, but I won’t have to raise prices at all

05/21/2026

We’ve got a problem brewing in the microbrand space. Attack of the clones! Nothing too much to worry about for now, but something to keep an eye on for sure!

Hey Chicago! This Saturday, come hang out with us at to grab a drink, talk watches, and check out some new ones with me...
05/20/2026

Hey Chicago! This Saturday, come hang out with us at to grab a drink, talk watches, and check out some new ones with me, and

05/19/2026

This is a little update to my A5 case that I used in the Legacy X. It uses a flat crystal and slims down a bit to accommodate the Miyota 9 series and various quartz movements. It’ll be featured in some TBD watches later this year. Follow along for more!

05/18/2026

Come check out the Unwind on May 23rd from 3-7pm at . Come have a drink and check out some watches from me, , and

05/14/2026

This weekend, on May 17th at 10AM central, pre-orders open up for the Black Aventurine / Black MoP variant of the Omen II. Limited to 40 pcs. See link in bio for details.

05/13/2026

Hey Chicago! Looking for something to do next Saturday May 23rd? Come hang out, grab a drink, show off your watch collection, and check out some new ones at . I’ll be there with my friends and

05/12/2026

The next version of the Omen II - Stars and Galaxy will use Black Aventurine instead of the Standard Blue. Limited to 40 pieces. See link in bio for details

05/07/2026

Meteorite is a really cool (and expensive) material. When I first started making watches, I thought that only Swiss movements “deserved” it. My mindset has changed, and now I’m working on a new watch that features Meteorite and the trusty Miyota 9039

05/05/2026

I’ve never sold out of a watch online before, so when preparing for , I thought I’d feature my most recent watches. Unfortunately, I had to keep telling people it was sold out, but that something similar would be coming this summer. If you missed out on the first drop, be sure to sign up through the link in my bio for details on the next iteration!

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