Alexander James Watches A3 OmenvsVenezianico Arsenale 37

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Alexander James Watches A3 Omen at true scale

A3 Omen

Venezianico Arsenale 37 at true scale

Arsenale 37

Diameter

38mm

37mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

41.1mm

lowest

Thickness

10.4mm

9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

MSRP

$650

lowest

$984

Movement

Miyota 9039

Miyota 9039

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
10.4mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41.1mm
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$984
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Alexander James Watches A3 Omen

Owners widely praise the Alexander James A3 Omen for its exceptional value, with one owner calling the $75 price a steal, particularly with a gold milanese bracelet. The dial's visual appeal is a frequent highlight, with one owner adoring its changing personalities under different lighting and another finding the green mother-of-pearl dial their favorite, despite deeming it tacky. Accuracy varies, with one owner noting the Miyota 9039 movement is regulated to within +/- 10 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Alexander James A3 Omen highly for its striking dial and impressive value at its price point.

Venezianico Arsenale 37

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Venezianico Arsenale 37 for its superb execution and value, highlighting its thin 8.95mm case and excellent finishing for its sub-$1000 price. The dynamic dial, featuring Côtes de Genève, is noted as a positive design element. Some owners desire a smaller diameter and half links for the bracelet, and the strap-changing mechanism is described as difficult. One reviewer points out the lack of lume and visible screws fastening the bracelet, while another notes the seconds hand can become invisible under certain lighting conditions. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Arsenale 37 highly for its impressive finishing and thin case at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact 37mm case is a notable strength, fitting almost every wrist perfectly. A weakness is the somewhat lacking lume brightness, which may be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the lug-to-lug length, with some finding it too short and others not mentioning it as an issue.

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