Miyota 9039

Miyota Caliber 9039

Miyota 9039

Manufacturer Miyota (Citizen)
Caliber Number 9039
Base Framework
9015
Movement Type Automatic, self-winding mechanical
Lignes 11.5”’
Diameter
26mm
Thickness 3.90mm
Total Height
5.64mm
Jewels 24
Vibrations Per Hour
28,800 bph
Lift Angle 51 degrees
Power Reserve
42+ hours
Rotor Direction
Uni-directional (clockwise)
Hand Windable?
Yes
Anti-Shock System Parashock
Stem 065-A05 (tap 10)
Dial Screws 929-808
Case Clamps
082-060
Case Clamp Screws
924-752
Hand Count
3
Hand Sizes
1.52mm / 1.00mm / 0.17mm
Functions Central hours; central minutes; central sweeping seconds
Hacking Seconds?
Yes
Country of Manufacture Japan
Known Models Marloe Morar, Marloe Solent,  Marloe Sceptre, SEALS Dark Seal, Baltic Aquascaphe, Hemel Hydrodurance, Heron Gladiateur MMLXV, Alcadus Dromo, Batavi Architect, Timex Giorgio Galli S1 Automatic, Duckworth Prestex Belmont, Duckworth Prestex Verimatic, Vaer A5 Navy, Nautage 200m Diver, Aerotec Forte AF1, MAS Arcticus, Richard LeGrand Oceanfarer, Richard LeGrand Odyssea, Helson HammerHead 40, Ikepod Megapod (Add your watch in the comments below…)

The Miyota caliber 9039 is a 24 jewels automatic movement that was introduced to the market in 2018. As a member of the 9000 family of movements, this caliber is part of Miyota’s Premium Automatic line. It tells the time via a standard 3 hand display with no date option – it is a true no-date movement with no phantom crown position. This movement is made in Japan.

9039 VS 9015:

There is a similar and more common Miyota caliber 9015. Both are 26mm in diameter, have 24 jewels, both beat at 28,800 vph, and have the same dial feet location. The two main differences between these movements are:

  • The calendar complication
  • The height of the hand stack

The 9039 is essentially a low-hand height version of the 9015.

Read the full post: Miyota Caliber 9039 VS 9015

Time Setting:

The caliber 9039 is a no-date movement so the crown only has two positions: winding (position 1) and time adjusting (position 2). The set the time on your 9039 powered watch, pull the crown out one click to position 2. You may need to unscrew the crown if it is a divers style watch with a screw-down system.

Winding + Power Reserve:

Winding the movement 15-20 clockwise will start the movement. To fully wind the movement, turn the crown 40 times. The power reserve when the movement is fully wound is supposed to be more than 42 hours.

Accuracy:

Miyota claims that the caliber 9039 offers accuracy of -10 ~ +30 seconds per day. This is measured within 10-60 minutes from a full wind via the crown.

Dial Feet Location:

Miyota Caliber 9039 Dial Feet Location

Replacement Prices:

At the time of this post, caliber 9039 replacement prices were found online in the range of $99.00 – $103.95 USD.

Usage in Microbrand Watches:

Currently, there are only a small handful of watch brands using the Miyota caliber 9039 in their watches. Check the chart above and comments below. If you know of any other models with this caliber, please comment below…

Update: Since this post was originally published, there has been an explosion of brands getting their hands on the 9039. The same is also happening with the Seiko counterpart to the 9039: the SII NH38 no-date.

Below is an example of a Miyota cal. 9039 found in a Marloe Watch Co. Sceptre October.

Miyota Caliber 9039 No Date

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Scott Wang
Scott Wang
4 years ago

Richard Legrand Odyssea Mark III using this movement

Jay Hughes
Jay Hughes
4 years ago

After about a week, my new Richard LeGrand settled in to +2 sec/day. No second hand skip (like I had with the Miyota 8015.)

DRU
DRU
4 years ago

This is my favorite movement at the moment. I have it in my favorite watch at the moment the Marloe Morar diver. The only thing I wish it had was the date.

Nathan Chisholm
Nathan Chisholm
4 years ago
Reply to  DRU

I’m thinking of getting one how’s the quality of the watch?

Robbie Khan
Robbie Khan
3 years ago

I’ve got the Marlow Morar Black Edition (serial number 13!!). I don’t know if you picked one up in the end but as of today only 2 remain on the Marlow website of the 250 they made. I’ve had it since December 2019 and it’s been amazing. IT is accurate between +3 and +5s a day and yes it has a noisy rotor since it is unidirectional winding so it “freewheels” the other direction and that’s what makes it noisy. But for me the noise is cool, just another feature to denote a mechanical tool watch. The watch itself is… Read more »

Robbie Khan
Robbie Khan
3 years ago
Reply to  Robbie Khan

Whoops, Marloe, not Marlow!

James Watts
James Watts
4 years ago

This movement has a really nice hefty sound to it.

Tom
Tom
4 years ago
Reply to  James Watts

It does sound really nice doesn’t it?

Tom
Tom
4 years ago

Solid movement. Much better than 8 series

Tiffany M.
Tiffany M.
4 years ago
Reply to  Tom

I am looking at a few watches right now and some have this movement and other have a 8215. I am curious to why you say this is better than 8 series and should I forget about the watches with that movement? I’m new to all this! Thanks in advance!

Chris
Chris
2 months ago
Reply to  Tiffany M.

The biggest different is the beat rate. The 8 series is 3Hz, 21,600 bph, the 9 series is 4Hz, 28,800bph. A smoother sweep of the seconds hand a slightly improved factory tolerance for accuracy on the 9s vs the 8s.

Ulices
Ulices
4 years ago

Timex released their S1 model automatic for $450. It does house this movement. Very sharp watch.

GG
GG
2 years ago
Reply to  Ulices

Did you get one?

Bubba O'Riley
Bubba O'Riley
4 years ago

Traska Summiteer

Joe Pickering
Joe Pickering
2 years ago
Reply to  Bubba O'Riley

And Traska Freediver

Paul Hardy
Paul Hardy
4 years ago

Microbrand alkin will apparently be using this in their Model Two, out soon

RTC
RTC
4 years ago

With apologies if the question is silly, but does this movement have the same type of very noticeable rotor noise that other Miyota calibers have?

MavValkerie
MavValkerie
4 years ago
Reply to  RTC

It’s a good question, and yes, the 9039 just as loud. I have noticed that my full rotor 9 series Miyotas are much louder then my 82 series with the cutout rotor. Don’t know if it’s because the rotor is lighter or if I’m imagining it though.

RTC
RTC
4 years ago
Reply to  MavValkerie

Many thanks for your response. I don’t have any experience with this type of movements but have read about some people being annoyed by its noise (while others like it). I take it you aren’t bothered by it?

ONG CHEE BOON
ONG CHEE BOON
3 years ago
Reply to  MavValkerie

Wrong. It still produces rotor noise, but saying it just as loud is simply misleading and untrue. The rotor noise has been reduced by almost 50%. You can still hear it, but you really need to put your ear right next to the case back to do so.

you may have a defective unit. RMA it as soon as possible.

Drew
Drew
3 years ago
Reply to  ONG CHEE BOON

You are right it’s not that load of a movement but you can feel the movement winding and wearing the watch it looks like it shakes the watch from side to side pretty powerful movement.

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William Caban
William Caban
3 years ago

Ikepod Megapods Just released their first automática and they are using this version.

ONG CHEE BOON
ONG CHEE BOON
3 years ago

This 9039 is a very well made quality workhorse movement. I bought Baltic Aquascaphe literally a week ago, and it has been giving me accurately +2sec against atomic clock. Very satisfied and pleasantly surprised. Rotor noise compared to 82xx series is definitely lessened, but it is there, but it will not be a hindrance to many. This movement is designed to be active. If you need to wind it, you can do so. Manual winding is very smooth with a hint of gearing, very subtle yet impressive. I believe every movement has its characteristics. We need to consider how manufacturers… Read more »

Hwatches
Hwatches
2 years ago
Reply to  ONG CHEE BOON

Is the 9039 a clone of another movement or is it its own Miyota Citizen in-house design?

Hwatches
Hwatches
2 years ago
Reply to  Hwatches

Sorry I posted this as a reply, sorry it should be it’s own comment. Mod please delete.

Chee boon Ong
Chee boon Ong
2 years ago
Reply to  Hwatches

inhouse own movement design for decades.

Drew
Drew
3 years ago

I’m not a hundred % sure but i think my Hugo Boss Signature Automatic is powered by one of these movements it does say Miyota and 24 Jewels.

Hwatches
Hwatches
2 years ago
Reply to  Drew

Does your Hugo Boss watch have a date?

mougino
mougino
3 years ago

This movement is also used in the Helson Hammerhead

P Smith
P Smith
3 years ago

ARMIDA A6 300m

Willard H
Willard H
3 years ago
Reply to  P Smith

Love the A6 — such a tough, attractive, little beast!

Scott
Scott
3 years ago

My Blackwell Van Alen has this movement

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3 years ago

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Tensing Norgey
Tensing Norgey
3 years ago

Tisell 9015EX has upgraded to this movement for V.2 of their Rolex Explorer copy

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3 years ago

[…] prototype has a Sellita SW200 movement, but the production watches will house a Miyota 9039 instead. The dimensions of the watch will not be changed but since this watch doesn’t have the […]

Dominic Gencarelli
Dominic Gencarelli
3 years ago

Micro Brand Blackwell model Van Alen has the 9039. I feel it is a solid movement and after about two weeks I’ve notice a -5 second per day.

Yooy
Yooy
3 years ago

Baltic Aquascaphe uses it

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3 years ago

[…] movimiento que porta el Aquascaphe es un automático “premium” de tres agujas, el Miyota 9039. El PVP del Baltic Aquascaphe es de €695 con una correa Tropic, y de €790 con un brazalete tipo […]

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3 years ago

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Sarfaraz Rahman
Sarfaraz Rahman
3 years ago

The smiths de luxe PRS-25 has this wonderful movement. Mainly, no date function so no ghost position. Perfect. I have a few timepieces with ETA movements with comparable accuracy as expected. Top tier Japanese miyota should be accurate. One of my timepieces have the P5000 movement, which is a clone to one of the better ETA workhorse movements. They are amazing however, they have a date function which is being used on a no-date face of a watch. This Miyota 9039 does not, which is what some fellow watch enthusiasts look for.

Willard H
Willard H
3 years ago

Smiths = great value, quality watches that are worth the wait!

LG King
LG King
1 year ago

Yes, and so does the new Smith’s De Luxe PRS-60, called the Commander. A beautiful 38mm, 300m Officers watch.

Mauro
Mauro
3 years ago

The Singapore-based microbrand of watches, Mitch Mason, uses this movement for their very handsome Chronicle line of watches.

Vincent M Blair
Vincent M Blair
3 years ago

Leitners hybrid watch, the Ad Maiora will use this. Soon to be released on kickstarter.

Pawel
Pawel
3 years ago

Baltic Aquascaphe

J W
J W
3 years ago

Richard Legrand Oceanfarer blue dial Hi beat 9039 movement. Great time piece, great movement. Steady sweep second hand keeping great time. -3 +3 seconds per day.

Frederik drost
Frederik drost
3 years ago

The VAER pacific and other dive models!

Richard
Richard
2 years ago
Reply to  Frederik drost

Yep. Just bought a Vaer D5 Artic. So far the 9039 movement is highly accurate. Less than 5 seconds per day.

Andrew
Andrew
1 year ago
Reply to  Frederik drost

the Vaer A3 also uses it.

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Shadow
Shadow
3 years ago

The Angles – Three Kings (currently on Kickstarter)

Richard
Richard
2 years ago
Reply to  Shadow

Yep. Just bought a Vaer D5 Artic. So far the 9039 movement has been very accurate. Probably less than 5 seconds per day.

JZ
JZ
3 years ago

Just got a Helson Hammerhead 42 with this movement, my first watch with this movement. I came here to look up the details of the movement just because it is so good. It settled into -5 seconds………per week!!! And no noise at all. I have to rotate against my ear to hear the rotor. Maybe due to Helson’s magic, but couldn’t be happier.

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[…] 9015 movement, which isn’t a bad choice for the $1000 price tag. I do wish they had used the Miyota 9039 instead, because this movement results in a ghost date position. That usually isn’t a deal […]

Jon
Jon
3 years ago

Mitch Mason Chronicle Field Watch uses this movement.

Rob
Rob
3 years ago

Relio Solstice

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Batavi Architect – Beans & Bezels
3 years ago

[…] this case size, and the height in particular, it is no surprise that they used a Miyota 9039 movement. This is a reasonable movement for the $420 price tag and is pretty good […]

Glenn Williams
Glenn Williams
3 years ago

Timex Giorgio Galli S1 uses this.

Marcus77
Marcus77
2 years ago

Hello everybody,
I have a NewMark 71 Diver no date with the 9039 in the back and it is running within COSC. It is that good. I have this watch for a year now and I think it is better than the Swiss. I have many watches also Swiss with ETA and Valjoux but the Japanese are really great Honestly.

Mr President
Mr President
2 years ago

Orion Hellcat using both 9039 and 9015

Orion Fan
Orion Fan
2 years ago
Reply to  Mr President

Is this the president of… Orion?

takomonkey
takomonkey
2 years ago

HUMVEE H003 maybe is using this movement.

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2 years ago

[…] to have repaired or serviced. But the loudly spinning rotor is a frequent reminder that you have a Miyota 9039 in there, and it takes away from an otherwise incredible watch […]

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Brian Centeno
Brian Centeno
2 years ago

In a Vaer D5 diver approximately 7 seconds slow a day. 

J P STOTTMANN
J P STOTTMANN
2 years ago

Blacklist Divematic uses 9039

Doug Crew
Doug Crew
2 years ago

MAS Arcticus uses 9039

Stuart Sullivan
Stuart Sullivan
2 years ago

Mathew and son an Australian micro brand who I just ordered a watch from uses the Miyota caliber, check them out a nice watch which turned out to be
$412Cnd which was on sale from
$525Aus.

Paul Coonan
Paul Coonan
4 months ago

They (MAS) also use it in their Aquila (Pilot) Series. I have the blue and the oat versions – love the blue

Paul Du Bourg
Paul Du Bourg
2 years ago

Timex use the 9039

andrew tobin
andrew tobin
2 years ago

Duckworth Prestex use this movement.

andrew tobin
andrew tobin
2 years ago

I should add that Duckworth Prestex use the Miyota 9039 in their Verimatic Model.

DAVID
DAVID
2 years ago
Reply to  andrew tobin

Fascinating to learn about these obscure watch brands.

Tunokies
Tunokies
2 years ago

I have this movement in my Timefactors Smiths Everest and until I dropped it recently it was one of my most accurate mechanical watches. Yesterday I put it on my timegrapher and decided to adjust the regulating arm. On the timegrapher it’s once again very accurate, with a good strong amplitude Of over 280. The deviation between dial up, crown up, crown down etc (the delta) is impressively small. With such a good level of accuracy achievable I would say that the only thing missing is some sort of fine screw regulating adjustment but maybe that would bump up the… Read more »

Tunokies
Tunokies
2 years ago
Reply to  Tunokies

That should read ‘7s/4r’

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