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Alexander James Watches A3 OmenvsGruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

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A3 Omen
Alexander James WatchesA3 Omen
MSRP $650
Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
What people say

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Alexander James Watches A3 Omen

Owners widely praise the Alexander James Watches A3 for its exceptional value, with one owner calling the $75 price a steal, especially with a gold milanese bracelet. The dial's ability to shift appearance under different lighting conditions is a frequently admired trait, and the BGW9 Superluminova is described as great, though not the brightest. One owner noted the 39mm case diameter and 20mm lug width. Overall, owners rate the Alexander James Watches A3 highly for its striking dial and remarkable value proposition.

Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A3 Omen38mm
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Power Reserve
A3 Omen40h
Vanguard Weathered42h
Water Resistance
A3 Omen100m
Vanguard Weathered100m
MSRP
A3 Omen$650
Vanguard Weathered$790

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Weathered

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$790
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