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Alexander James Watches A3 OmenvsAVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic

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A3 Omen
Alexander James WatchesA3 Omen
MSRP $650
Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
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.

AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic

Owners praise the AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic for its dial depth created by elevated numerals, a deeply signed buckle, and detailed case sides. The watch is also noted for being practically mark-free with no dings found, and comes with a barely worn brown leather AVI-8 OEM strap. On balance, owners rate the AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic highly for its detailed finishing and pristine condition.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A3 Omen38mm
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
A3 Omen40h
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Water Resistance
A3 Omen100m
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
MSRP
A3 Omen$650
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
WOOLSTON

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$490
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