I am doing some research because I want to know some more about my first watch
this watch is an AM4 Automatic from Alpha Sierra Watch co.
I bought this for under a hundred euro's and always believed I shouldn't think much of it. Is this true or is it a good watch, I haven't heard of the company before I bought it and the prices on the site are really quite high for how heavy the watch is. On the site it's stated it has a Japanese Miyota Automatic movement, is this good?
I am completely new to this if someone could help me it would be much appreciated.
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I currently possess only a single noteworthy watch my AM4, I live in Hoorn and am currently 16 my dad has always had watches and I hope to too have this hobby.
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Mechanical auto movement for under €100? Daaamn.
The Miyota movement is a workhorse and should last forever with proper servicing. Some people say it ticks loudly, but not in my experience.
The watch takes a lot of design cues from other brands, but what watch hasn't? It's a fine watch.
This is just me…if it tells time it works 😂 and it’s good! …
also I’m going to post where @UnholiestJedi post I’m stalking him…cuz I’m bored on a Sunday afternoon while I wait for my wife to get me my burgers and beer 😂🍻…
I like that cupcake crown. Also, I like the 24 hour sub dial...as it's an interesting addition to its flieger aesthetic. It sports a killer metallic green dial. Plus, Miyota is owned by Citizen and is a solid movement...so all good there.
Mechanical auto movement for under €100? Daaamn.
The Miyota movement is a workhorse and should last forever with proper servicing. Some people say it ticks loudly, but not in my experience.
The watch takes a lot of design cues from other brands, but what watch hasn't? It's a fine watch.
I do not hear the watch and it has worked since I have purchased it a few years ago
I like that cupcake crown. Also, I like the 24 hour sub dial...as it's an interesting addition to its flieger aesthetic. It sports a killer metallic green dial. Plus, Miyota is owned by Citizen and is a solid movement...so all good there.
The crown is actually a replacement since the old one broke while traveling, very sad but this is an improvement.
The only bad thing is that it's really heavy, I have measured it and it's 130grams!
The watch style is called a "Flieger" - a german pilot's watch, the design goes back to 1939/40 - one of my favourites! I'd recommend looking at Stowa and Laco to understand styles+prices of more premium brands.
You've saved yourself around $5000 by avoiding getting an IWC!
Miyota is a great movement. A watch with these specs can be found at it's cheapest around $150, but can easily retail at $500 (Laco), or possibly more, as seen on the alpha sierra watch co website.
My first automatic watch had a Miyota 8245, it's a great first watch :) You've done well to find the date and 24h complication, complications usually mean more money, and a more complex movement.
Enjoy your nice find friend! :)
This is just me…if it tells time it works 😂 and it’s good! …
also I’m going to post where @UnholiestJedi post I’m stalking him…cuz I’m bored on a Sunday afternoon while I wait for my wife to get me my burgers and beer 😂🍻…
Restraining Order filed. Awaiting @HotWatchChick69's ruling
I've never heard of the brand but the movement is dependable and the design looks great. Love that green dial👍 Excellent find for less than €100!