The A5 Reserve

A Classic Dress Watch Reimagined with MoP | Assembled in the USA | Starting at $450

A Simple, Reserved Dial

The A5 Reserve is my take on the simple dress watch. With a highly polished 12-3-6-9 layout, it gives the dial a platform to shine. The first release features one of my favorite mainstay textures, the Snowflake

A Classic Reimagined with Mother of Pearl

Following the dual material dials of previous releases, the October Edition of the A5 Reserve combines the classic sunburst pattern with a Mother of Pearl Diamond Mosaic. The two colorways to start are white and blue.

Assembled in the USA

Assembled in Chicago, IL by the brand owner, Alexander James, who has been building watches for over a decade!

A close-up top-down view of a watch movement or mechanical watch component with visible gears, bridges, and screws, plus a small blue screwdriver handle on the right side, photographed on a plain white background.

Japanese Precision Movement

The A5 Reserve is powered by the reliable NH38, regulated to within -10/+20 seconds per day in house by Alexander James

Close-up of a silver watch on a light gray background

Slim Case

While the TMI NH series of movements isn't known for its thinness, the metal portion of this case is just 10.4mm thick and utilizes a top hat style crystal to accommodate the thickness.

Leather Strap w/Fitwell Buckle

The typical Alexander James Leather with a croc pattern now upgrades its buckle with a Fitwell micro-adjust! Simply push and pull on the fitwell buckle untilt he spring bar locks into place.

Specifications

Movement: NH38 automatic, regulated to within -10/+20 seconds per day
Case Diameter: 36mm
Lug Width: 20mm
Lug Height: 43mm
Thickness: 11.3mm 
Crystal: Sapphire
Case: Stainless Steel
Strap: Leather w/Crock Stamped Pattern and Fitwell Buckle
Crown: Screw Down
Water Resistance: 10 ATM

Availability

Estimated Pricing (To be Finalized in September)
Limited Time (first 3 days) Pricing: $450
Standard Price: $475

General Release
The A5 Reserve will be available upon release. This will not be a pre-order.

Timeline
These watches are expected to be available and ship in October 2026.