About

About Us

Welcome to Alexander James Watches, an independent watch company based in Chicago, founded by Alexander James (AJ).

The Beginning

Alexander James Watches began in 2014 with AJ, the founder and designer behind every watch. It all started with a simple award—a watch received for academic achievement. As AJ prepared to step into his first job out of University, he put the watch on, but it wasn’t quite to his liking, although he certainly liked the feeling of a timepiece on his wrist. While researching his next watch purchase, his desire for a unique timepiece sparked a deep interest in watch customization. Extensive research into modifying Seiko watches led to a newfound passion. Building and customizing watches from available parts soon became an obsession.

Craftsmanship and Dedication

Despite the variety of parts available, AJ often found it challenging to find exactly what was envisioned. This challenge led to manufacturing his own dials. For many years, AJ focused on designing and selling watch parts as a side job, doing modification work and small production runs. Over the years, he gradually honed the skills needed to assemble watches and design truly exceptional watch parts. Fully confident in the designs and parts, AJ eventually took the business full time and is now looking to take the next step with the latest watch, the A3 Omen. Each Alexander James watch is hand-assembled in Chicago with meticulous attention to detail. The Omen embodies years of design and craftsmanship, incorporating the subtle nuances that elevate a watch from ordinary to extraordinary.

Our Mission

At Alexander James Watches, the mission is simple: to create high quality, beautiful watches and share them with the world. A watch is more than just a timekeeping device; it is a statement of style, a piece of art, and a testament to craftsmanship. The goal is to bring customers watches that are not only visually stunning but also built to last, with every component carefully designed, selected, and assembled.

Join the Journey

Thank you for being a part of this journey. Whether you're a watch enthusiast or someone looking for that perfect piece to complete your look, Alexander James Watches hopes you find something here that resonates with you. Each watch is a labor of love, and AJ is excited to share these creations with the world.