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Alexander James Watches A3 Artisan SeriesvsVaer D5 Tropic Auto

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A3 Artisan Series
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D5 Tropic Auto
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MSRP $699
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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A3 Artisan Series38mm
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Power Reserve
A3 Artisan Series—
D5 Tropic Auto40h
Water Resistance
A3 Artisan Series100m
D5 Tropic Auto200m
MSRP
A3 Artisan Series—
D5 Tropic Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
—
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
—
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
—
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
—
$699
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